I have worked on straight commission or a draw my entire life, aside from when I was 15 and working at Knott’s Berry Farm picking up trash for $5.75 an hour. Oh how I loved scrubbing those toilets to make $82 a weekend. It brought my life so much joy. Well, in life, I have … Read more
Someone on Quora asked: How can I stop feeling inadequate amongst these Quoran giants? I mean, I initially enjoyed Quora, reading from people of different backgrounds. But then, I realized how smart and educated some of these guys are and started feeling like I’ve wasted my life, like I’ll never catch up or ever be … Read more
I don’t believe in the law of attraction that the book, The Secret, preaches. Yet, in the last few months, I have been attracting everything that a well-minded person could possibly desire into my life. I manifested an ideal life partner, I created my first book and am working on another one, I was invited … Read more
Work full time on your living and part time on your fortune. Meaning, go to your day job to pay the bills and work on the side to make your dreams come true. — Originally posted on Quora.
If I were you, I’d surround myself with people smarter than myself. Oh wait, that’s what I do already because I know I’m not smart either. There is some guy named Richard Branson who gave this a try. He ended up becoming a billionaire and owns a space ship. I doubt either of us will … Read more
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
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