Published in Ascent Publication·Pinned3 Stoic Ideas For A Better LifeKeeping it short, simple, and sweet about life. — If you’re on the lookout for self-development content on the internet, chances are that you have come across the word “Stoicism.” Stoicism is a school of philosophy started by Greek philosophers. It focuses on learning how to live a positive life and minimizing negativity in life. …4 min read4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Nov 13, 2021Why You Are Never LuckyAnd how to actually turn this around. — John was never lucky. Or at least that’s how he tells himself. There was news of people hitting the lottery jackpot but it was never him. He was pissed at God for being unfair towards him. One day he just couldn’t take it anymore and he confronted God when he…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Published in Better Advice·Nov 2, 2021Looking For Misery? Try Helping Someone Who Doesn’t Want To Be HelpedYou can’t clap with only one hand. — There is a popular saying among mental health practitioners — you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. My counseling lecturer used to emphasize that it doesn’t matter how good you are in therapy. Unless the client is willing to cooperate, you’re not going to help anyone. The story with my neighbor Richard…Advice4 min readAdvice4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Oct 23, 2021I Couldn’t Sleep, So I Spoke To MyselfDon’t say I didn’t warn you — this is midnight brain vomit, read at your own risk. — There were times I couldn’t sleep and today’s one of them. There was just me, staring at the ceiling with my puny, struggling eyes. Surprisingly, it’s at times like this when you can really talk to yourself. In the dead of night, no one’s gonna bug you about what you…Self3 min readSelf3 min read
Published in Better Advice·Sep 21, 2021Modern Day Addictions You Oughta Know AboutAnd ideas on how to get over them. — Let’s be honest. We all have something that’s a little too much for our own good. And these addictions are so common that we tend to just overlook them. I brush it off by calling it a habit, which is true without labeling it as a good or bad one…Self5 min readSelf5 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Sep 12, 2021I Wanted To Feel Alive AgainNo bluff no fluff of how I journaled for 30 days. — Stuck, unmotivated, lifeless — these are the words describing how I was feeling for quite a while. I felt as though I’m just going through the motions every day and I was heading nowhere. And then, I came across one of Ryan Holiday(a.k.a …Self7 min readSelf7 min read
Published in Better Advice·Sep 2, 2021Your Life Is A Chinese DishHow a Chinese takeout inspired me about having a “rich” life. — Recently I came across a Chinese recipe that’s quite popular across the world — the infamous Kung Pao Chicken(宫保鸡丁). This is a classic dish among the Asian communities. Much like any other dish, this recipe is tasty because of its richness in flavor. …Inspiration4 min readInspiration4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION-Curated·Sep 1, 2021So You ‘Want’ To Be Happy?Four concepts about long-lasting happiness. — You ‘want’ to be happy What is happiness? Without filtering, this is what came to my mind — being rich. When you’re rich, you get to buy nice clothes, a big house, race cars, and most importantly, you get to buy freedom anytime, anywhere. If this is true, then all rich people should be happy…Happiness5 min readHappiness5 min read
Published in Better Advice·Aug 23, 2021This Chinese Philosophy Will Teach You How To Live An Effortless LifeAnd here are 4 ways to get started. — A bicycle is a great transportation tool. It’s supposed to make going to places easier with wheels instead of traveling on foot. Now, try cycling your way up a slope. …Self5 min readSelf5 min read
Published in Better Advice·Aug 19, 2021Here’s What I Do To Make My Day WorstThe catch — do the opposite. — I recently wrote an article about how to think better and one of the tools I shared was inversion thinking. So I implemented it on myself and thought about ways I could make my day worst. Here’s what I came up with that you might find useful: Overindulging It is easy…Self6 min readSelf6 min read
