In the past, I would have laughed at the thought of having just the minimum of myself. I wanted everything. Where that led me was to a life of hopelessness and despair, chasing after worldly possessions that had controlled my life. As I aged and reflected, I came to find that chasing after these worldly … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: As far as I can remember, I have been rejected. I have been rejected from friends until I was in high-school, I have been rejected from different opportunities, and now I am being rejected from job opportunities. It makes me feel worthless. If I get rejected from most things I apply … Read more
So, seven people want to know how I rose to fame. The only problem is that I’m not famous. So I don’t know what I’m really supposed to do to answer this question… Well I mean I used to be back in August last year, but that’s a long time from where we are today… … Read more
It’s pretty simple. If you feel like you’re settling, you shouldn’t get into the relationship to begin with. You’re just wasting both people’s time and causing pain in the end. If you feel that you have found everything that your heart could ever desire, then you stop looking. — Originally posted on Quora.
Repeat positive affirmations on a daily basis. Interrupt patterns when you have negative thoughts. Associate negative thoughts with pain and positive thoughts with pleasure. Walk with your back straight. Smile. — Originally posted on Quora.
Racial profiling is cultivated from an institutionalized system made to keep minorities as underprivileged citizens. The root cause of the problem can be the criteria to get a loan for a home, health benefits, or even what zip code one lives in compared to their white counterparts. In the past, Tim Wise stated that it … Read more
They don’t judge you for what you have, or what you lack. Instead, they are there for you because they enjoy your company and like you for who you are. They don’t want to use you or take advantage of you in any way. Instead, they are looking out for your best interests. They will … Read more
Without expectation, there is no disappointment. All goals do is lead to disappointment, because you put these self imposed expectations on yourself. Then you end up in a negative downward spiral, where you’re wondering if you should just go and hang yourself. Instead of thinking of how you’re not reaching your goals, why don’t you … Read more
Before focus: The light bulb can barely light up the area around it. After focus: The laser is so strong, it can cut through steel. What does it feel like? It feels like being able to accomplish your specific task, while removing yourself from the clutter around you. However, sometimes it makes us vulnerable to … Read more
Yeah. But only if you go eat and you only have $8 to your name, but your portion of the bill is $12. Otherwise there’s going to be some very troubling moments in your bank account later, with overdraft fees. — Originally posted on Quora. Leonard Kim consults startups and writes books like The Etiquette … Read more