What’s the Latest Compliment You Received?
By email on Sunday: “Thanks for being a good, generous and thoughtful friend in such a short time.” Happy. Loved. Appreciated. — Originally posted on Quora.
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Is There Such a Thing as Loving Someone Too Much?
Yes. It’s when you’re no longer with them and you can’t get them out of your mind, so you do whatever it takes to try to get them back, even though you’re spending year after year failing at the task. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette … Read more
How Can I Live Life to the Fullest?
To live life to the fullest: Count your blessings each morning. Think of at least three things you’re grateful for. Forgive the people who did you wrong. Get eight hours of sleep. Eat two meals a day. Exercise. Volunteer. Have a mind set of abundance. Live in the present. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard … Read more
If Offered a Lifetime Supply of Happy Pills, Would You Take It?
Aren’t happy pills called ecstasy? I tried that drug before, when I was sixteen. I blacked out then kind of passed out. I was with my first girlfriend and her friend, and I thought I was going to die. Then I never did ecstasy again. I didn’t turn happy. So, I didn’t see what the big deal … Read more
How to Be Happy Without Convincing Yourself You Are
Someone on Quora asked me: “How can one be happy, without having to convince themselves that they are? I know this question sounds stupid at first, but hear me out. I have no reason to be unhappy. I have good friends and family. Got a good job. No health or financial concerns. I know that, … Read more
What Was the Most Rewarding Moment of Your Life?
This is a story that I’m embarrassed to share, as it is not something that I have done or accomplished myself. It isn’t even something I should feel rewarded about. Yet, for some reason, when I reflect through my life, this is the only moment that stands out. Quite frankly, I’m hesitant to even tell the story, … Read more
Is Happiness Overrated?
Someone on Quora had asked me: “Is happiness overrated? I have almost everything I ever wanted or envisioned myself to have at this age.. Probably even more than what I thought I could have. I am content but not happy. Something is missing. I often have nightmares. Have you faced a similar situation? How did you … Read more
Having Fun All the Time
Once upon a time in my life, I wanted to have fun, but I wanted to have fun forever. It was my goal in life. So, back in 2007, I decided to take some time off to do whatever I wanted. After 30 days, I had nothing else to do. After 60 days, I was bored out of … 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
Why You Should Brainwash Yourself with Positive Thoughts
My friend used to always say, if your brain wasn’t so dirty, it wouldn’t need to be washed! Our brains are surrounded by toxicity all day. Negative events on the news. Negative people. Negative TV shows. Negative articles on the internet. Negative parents. Negative teachers. Negative friends. Negative everything. Since everything around us is so … Read more