Leonard Kim Not really. However, not having money makes me very nervous, anxious and depressed. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette of Social Media: How to Connect and Respond to Others in the World of Social Media
Someone on Quora had asked me: “How do I stop myself from doing things at the last minute? Say I have an exam in a month’s time. I will keep this deadline very close to me, and yet I will only start studying at the last minute. I love pressure and deadlines; I love beating … Read more
What does it feel like to lose the trust of a large number of important people? It feels… hmm… I don’t know… does pretty bad sum it up? Years ago, I used to have a solid network. I knew top tiered producers in the entertainment industry, the VP of Human Resources over at Warner Brothers, … Read more
Earlier this year, I went to the Chick-Fil-A in Long Beach one day. I love Chick-Fil-A. They made me love a food that I didn’t really like too much, cheekan! They have this Spicy Chicken Sandwich, absolutely amazing… So, I ordered a meal and while I was eating, a girl who worked there had walked … Read more
Talking, or “convincing” people to do things. Listening is far more important. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette of Social Media: How to Connect and Respond to Others in the World of Social Media
How is it that you appreciate the highs of your life without the lows? Doesn’t that just seem like a boring way to live life? Without my hard times, or stress as you may call it, I probably would still be the same person I was when I was 14. Young and sheltered, with a … Read more
It was 2006. I was 21 years old. I worked at North Hollywood Toyota. My ex had just left me. I had absolutely no clue what I was doing in my life. I was out being a reckless mess. I was sleeping with every woman I could find. I was just being self destructive, trying … Read more
One night back in 2006 when I was 21, this mentor of mine who was only 26 years old and earning $13 million a year had invited me out to visit him in Santa Monica. He probably asked me to show up around eight in the evening. I lagged like no tomorrow and showed up … Read more
Someone on Quora had asked me: “Do we have to ‘beg’ for success? Sometimes it seems like hardwork/focusing on what you love isn’t enough to get us there. Is it true that ‘If You Want to Be Successful, You Have to Beg For It ‘ ?” This is how I responded: When you’re hungry, do you … Read more
I could do one of the following in two hours, yet it would take practice to master. How to structure a company. How to divide equity. How to create a mind map. How to make an executive summary. How to sell. How to write. How to communicate better. How to improve your life philosophy. How … Read more