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
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
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
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
— 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
The easiest way to crush an enormous ego is to fail a lot. Failing brings any great person down on their knees and welcomes them back to reality. But this can be detrimental to your sanity, well being and sense of security. The second easiest way would be to volunteer. However, #2 doesn’t really work … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: Some of my friends would like to purchase signed copies of the books that I’ve written. They insist on paying instead of having the books simply given to them. Since they are my friends, what should I charge them? This was my response: If you liked one particular steakhouse, would you … Read more
We acquire knowledge much faster than we acquire wisdom. Reading my content won’t make you any more or any less like me. Maybe you can learn some lessons from my mistakes, however it won’t change the content of your character nor add value to your own personal experiences. Keep asking questions. Having a curious nature, … Read more
If you want to become a writer, you need to start thinking like a writer. What’s the easiest way to do that? Copy books word for word. It allows you to subconsciously understand the author’s tone of voice and writing style. If done enough, you will be able to change writing styles as you please. … Read more
My girlfriend is Chinese. She looks like this. A few weeks ago, she took me to eat dim sum. One thing she ordered was chicken feet. Then we went to this pho place. She had a soup. It had this pork blood stuff in it that was shaped as squares. She was eating BBQ one … Read more