Blog
How Do I Ask for Stock Options/Shares in the Startup Company I Work In?
“Mr. Kim, I truly appreciate the opportunity to work with your company. After being here for a year and a half, I have come to really believe in the product and the vision that you have set aside for us. I am even more thankful that I am able to be part of this exact … Read more
Why Is It so Hard for Me to Accept Financial Assistance?
Someone on Quora asked: A close relative offered to split an unexpected bill with me. I accepted the offer, and I am grateful for it. Why does my pride feel hurt? How do I stop feeling that way and joyfully accept the gift? This was my response: Because you are set on the fact that … Read more
Does Life Suck for Everyone or Is It Just for Me?
Yes, life sucks for everyone. I’m a useless person: Leonard Kim’s answer to Is there such a thing as a useless person? I wrote this when I wanted to die: Leonard Kim’s answer to What are some examples of heart-breaking suicide notes? This is what caused me to get to that point: How I thoroughly … Read more
Are Women Attracted to Skinny Men?
Someone on Quora asked: I am a skinny guy (much like Shaggy in the Scooby-Doo cartoon) so does it makes my chances of being attractive to girls less? This was my response: I saw a picture of my girlfriend’s ex while flipping through her phone. (She handed it to me and told me to swipe … Read more
What Should I Do with a Boyfriend That Calls Me Degrading Names in Public in Order to Educate Me?
Someone on Quora asked: We are in a long term relationship and he says he loves me. But when we have or had before some misunderstanding, he would come to it by calling me names, like selfish, bitch, hater, etc. in loud on public. He does that as he says to educate me, to change … Read more
Why Do I Have Very Few Followers on Quora?
I wrote my first answer on May 15, 2013. I had 3 followers. By almost the end of August, I had 300 followers. How did I do it? A. I had a profile picture. Not a check mark as a photo. But a picture of me. B. I used my full name. Not initials. We’re … Read more
What Would You Advise a College Graduate to Do with Their Life?
This is what I would tell my child to do with their life. Create a foundation within yourself. So you are able to rely on yourself in case everything crumples apart. Smile each chance you get. Live life as an experience. When you live life as an experience, you have no limitations. Acquire knowledge and … Read more
Is It Too Late To Achieve Something Worthwhile?
— This is a guest post written by Andy Ooi — Many in their late twenties or thirties wonder: “Is it too late to achieve something worthwhile?” The answer is obvious: Yes, it is too late. By the time they were born, it was already too late. They did nothing during the nine months in their mother’s … Read more
What Should Be the Motivation for a Budding Entrepreneur?
When we start from scratch, we are going to encounter problems of all sorts. From recruiting a team to building a product to expanding upon distribution. If these things were easy, we’d all be rich. However, they’re not. I was the former Vice President of Marketing for two former startups. One, we sold leads in … Read more
Why Do People Reply to Emails from Someone They Don’t Know?
Someone on Quora asked: Why Do People Reply to Emails from Someone They Don’t Know? How can we grab the attention of busy founders and leaders in industry through an email or message? For example, if someone wanted input on something or was seeking a mentor, what would compel you to respond? This was my … Read more