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How Can I Become Popular on Quora?
What Is Quora and Why Should I Provide My Knowledge There for Free? I wrote my first post on May 15, 2013. I had 3 followers. I felt ignored since only 102 people viewed my content for the whole month, so I wasn’t compelled to write again. Then on June 20, 2013, my first post … Read more
What Is the Most Stupid Piece of Advice Someone Has Given You?
Cover up all your flaws and portray the image of perfection. — 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 Do I Support Myself Financially as a Woman?
Someone on Quora had asked me: “How do I support myself financially as a woman? What advice should a young woman be given about money if they are on their own for the first time? I am a 23 year old woman. Very pretty/beautiful, slim, petite, great figure. Except, I am no longer speaking to my … Read more
Being Part of a Failing Startup
What’s it like to be part of a failing startup? Tension is high. The C.E.O. is on edge as he knows his company is about to fail. Eloquence goes out the window, and the workplace becomes a high stress, argumentative death trap. Arguments start from the stupidest things, but they all derive from lack of sleep … Read more
Is There an Inverse of “Friend-Zoned”?
Someone on Quora had asked me: “Is there an inverse of ‘friend-zoned’? For example, when a guy wants to be friends with a girl, but she misinterprets it for romantic interest” This is how I responded: Probably. I haven’t dated for about two years. I didn’t date for the last two years because I had … Read more
How Do You Become a Classy Woman?
Becoming a classy woman is a process. A very thoroughly process that takes a lot of time, dedication, and practice. Step 1. Take lessons from the runway. Step 2. Start walking with your back straight. Step 3. Hold your chin high. Step 4. Look focused. Step 5. Take long strides and walk slowly. Step 6. … Read more
What Should I Do if My Parents Oppose Interracial Marriage?
My friend was Skyping me one day while my mom was around. She wanted to talk to my mom instead of me, because, you know… she’s a lot more interesting than I am. I don’t blame her. If I was my friend, I’d rather talk to her instead of me as well. So they chatted. … Read more
Working at a Startup Versus a Large Company
What’s the main difference? Variety and commitment. At a major corporation, you’re assigned to do one or two things. It can become tedious and boring. Also, you’re working with thousands of people, so there are a lot of channels to go through to implement something or make a change, and sometimes two departments aren’t even … Read more
Do You Consider Working a Job as Wage Slavery?
No, it’s wonderful. It’s like going to a place that pays me to spend eight hours a day with me! — Originally posted on Quora.
How Do I Prevent Myself from Being Cynical?
Wear a rubber band. Snap it really hard on your wrist when you have a negative thought. After a while, you’ll associate negative thinking with pain and then stop. Or have an attitude of gratitude. Think of five things you’re thankful for every morning. Live in the present and don’t be a slave to the … Read more