Someone on Quora asked: I recently got a job offer at Facebook and instead of being happy for me, some of the people I considered my closest friends stopped talking to me. Does this mean they’re not my friends? I kid you not, but the moment one of them found out I got an offer … Read more
Um, you trust your instincts. Or you hope they use English at a fifth grade level so anyone can understand what they are saying. If someone is using bigger words that I don’t understand, without explaining what the bigger words mean… Then to me, they are trying to act smart and are trying too hard … Read more
I personally didn’t when I went through hell and back. However, reflecting back in hindsight, I’m pretty certain that I should have. It would have probably helped me ease a lot of the anger, frustration, and the disastrous thoughts of what to do when I lost something like a client who was paying us $20,000 … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: It’s often said that we shouldn’t “take it for granted”. But how do you know when you are? Be it a job, a relationship of any kind, or someone’s feelings? This was my response: It’s pretty simple. Everything is taken for granted unless we consciously appreciate having it. Most times we … Read more
Someone of Quora asked: I am spending way too much money, more than I earn actually. What are some tips to reduce the amount I spend? This was my response: Open two banking accounts. Tear up one debit card. Move all your excess money into the account with the torn up card. Direct deposit works best. … Read more
Are you talking about my mom? Hi mommy! How are you? I miss you! <33333 When I was younger, my mommy used to always tell me, “Don’t do that. You can’t do it. It’s stupid. It won’t work.” Then I would get sad and think, “This sucks. My mommy doesn’t love me or believe in … Read more
The first step would be to find a job. You need to pay to keep the roof over your head, food on the table, etc. If you truly want to be an entrepreneur, I would suggest getting the worst job you can possibly think of. Something you will absolutely loathe and hate. That will inspire … Read more
Thinking each morning of at least three things for which I’m grateful. Or are we talking about something physical? For physical things, I would say colored socks. Colored socks make me happy. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette of Social Media: How to Connect and Respond … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: When a couple (say 2 to 12) of people are gathered in one spot and the conversation is non-existent, or boring, what techniques can be used to kick off an interesting exchange? This was my response: You’re already gathered with the people, right? You don’t have to invite them out and … Read more
No. You aren’t a loser. You’re cool. Kind of like rice krispies. They snap, crackle AND pop. That’s pretty awesome. For something so simple to be able to do three distinct things, all while submerged in milk. Want to know what I can do while submerged in milk? Drown. Is that cool? Nope. Not cool … Read more