It’s extremely hard. It’s engraved in our nature to take pride in the things we acquire. Yet, once we take pride in things, that is when we start to lose what we have. People end up making rash decisions, put down their guard, turn to drugs, or some other type of detrimental behavior, once they … Read more
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
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
Not really. However, not having money makes me very nervous, anxious and depressed. — 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
Someone on Quora had asked me: “How do I stop myself from doing things at the last minute? Say I have an exam in a month’s time. I will keep this deadline very close to me, and yet I will only start studying at the last minute. I love pressure and deadlines; I love beating … Read more
Talking, or “convincing” people to do things. Listening is far more important. — 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 is it that you appreciate the highs of your life without the lows? Doesn’t that just seem like a boring way to live life? Without my hard times, or stress as you may call it, I probably would still be the same person I was when I was 14. Young and sheltered, with a … Read more
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
Someone on Quora had asked me: “Do we have to ‘beg’ for success? Sometimes it seems like hardwork/focusing on what you love isn’t enough to get us there. Is it true that ‘If You Want to Be Successful, You Have to Beg For It ‘ ?” This is how I responded: When you’re hungry, do you … Read more
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