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Does Money Make Us Happy?
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
How to Stop Procrastinating
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
Losing Everyone’s Trust
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
What Does It Feel like to Be in an Eating Contest?
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
What Is the Most Overrated Skill?
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
Would You Want to Live a Life Entirely Devoid of Stress?
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
How I Met My Mentor
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
Why Is Giving Better Than Receiving?
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
Do We Have to “Beg” for Success?
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
What Can You Teach in 2 Hours?
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