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What Does Focus Look and Feel Like?
Before focus: The light bulb can barely light up the area around it. After focus: The laser is so strong, it can cut through steel. What does it feel like? It feels like being able to accomplish your specific task, while removing yourself from the clutter around you. However, sometimes it makes us vulnerable to … Read more
Should You Tell Friends How Much Money You Have?
Yeah. But only if you go eat and you only have $8 to your name, but your portion of the bill is $12. Otherwise there’s going to be some very troubling moments in your bank account later, with overdraft fees. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette … Read more
My Girlfriend Broke up with Me. Can I Win Her Back?
Someone on Quora asked: My girlfriend broke up with me because she doesn’t have any feelings towards me anymore. Can I win her back? What should I do? She has feelings for another guy but hasn’t expressed yet. I am still her best friend, she shares her feelings with me and it hurts so bad.We … Read more
Should I Give up Trying to Build a Startup?
Someone on Quora asked: Should I give up trying to build a startup? I’m 37 years old living in the middle of Sweden. I have spent nights and weekends during the last 12 months to build my new service. It’s in the domain that I’ve worked in for the last 20 years. I’m quite good … Read more
How Do I Change Myself from Being a High-Floor Achiever to a High-Ceiling Achiever?
Who you are today is not who you were yesterday. Who you will be tomorrow is not who you are today. Once you stop growing, that is when you start dying. Robert Greene talks about it in his book Mastery. James Altucher talks about it in his book Choose Yourself. John Maxwell reviews the concept … Read more
Does There Always Have to Be Someone to Blame?
If you are a leader, you should always take responsibility for what happens, whether it is your fault or not. — 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
I Don’t Have the Money to Incorporate. How Can I Attract Cofounders and Structure Their Stock Options for When We Incorporate?
How to attract cofounders: Share your vision with others. See who buys into it. Start with friends and family then expand to other networks. If you are scared of having your idea stolen: Leonard Kim’s answer to What’s the best way to discuss an idea for a startup in public without it being stolen? How … Read more
What’s the Worst Emotion a Person Can Feel?
Ego. Ego makes someone think that they are the best at absolutely everything, giving complete disregard to humanity. It completely disconnects a person from the world. Second would be depression. Depression makes the brightest days seem hopeless and usually causes a person to spin into a downward spiral where they get stuck. Getting stuck is … Read more
Have You Gained More Happiness by Chasing Your Dream?
No. I gained happiness by living in the moment and thinking of what I am grateful for in life. — 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
If a Person Goes from Poor to Rich within One Generation, What Social Challenges Would They Face?
The ability to distinguish who is and isn’t your friend. Friends will change and try to take advantage of you. Others will talk behind your back or even try to defame you. The world will start to become a lonely place. The only way to minimize these risks is to be prepared before it happens. … Read more