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I believe that the key to a happy and successful life is wisdom. When we think wisely, we act wisely. Then we naturally reap joy and success.

I started this blog to ensure that I grow in wisdom every week, while also sharing useful learnings with others. These are my personal learnings and experiences, but perhaps they can help others avoid my past suffering and to gain happiness.

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When You Don't Get Your Intended Results, Reflect On Yourself

Alex Chen

May 14
7 min

When You Don't Get Your Intended Results, Reflect On Yourself

If you treat others well, but others do not return your respect, reflect on yourself. Don't push blame to others or circumstances.

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Alex Chen

May 6
6 min

Real Kindness is Humble

Wanting to helping others is a good intention, but we have to be careful to not show off or make them feel uncomfortable.

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How Cooking Relates to Leadership (And More)

Alex Chen

May 1
5 min

How Cooking Relates to Leadership (And More)

Cooking and leadership might sound completely different, but they both require the same virtues.

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If the Buddha Were Real, What Would You Lose?

Alex Chen

Apr 24
6 min

If the Buddha Were Real, What Would You Lose?

Proper religions are virtuous education, and they can only bring benefit. Improper religions are a different story.

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Alex Chen

Apr 16
4 min

I'm a PhD

People can become arrogant from so many things, one of which is status. The result?

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The Success of Everything Depends on Endurance

Alex Chen

Apr 10
7 min

The Success of Everything Depends on Endurance

If we cannot endure hardship or be patient and tolerant towards others, how can we possibly succeed in anything?

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Alex Chen

Apr 2
4 min

A Compassionate Lie

Rules are important, but we must understand the reasoning behind them to avoid following them inappropriately.

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Alex Chen

Mar 26
4 min

Same Job, Three Perspectives

No matter what we do, we can find meaning and value in it. It all depends on our perspective.

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Alex Chen

Mar 19
3 min

Why Bad Guys Get Along

If we insist we are the good guys, conflicts might occur. If we insist we are the bad guys, harmony will follow.

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Alex Chen

Mar 12
4 min

Four Pieces of Candy

A simple way to improve relationships: Find the good in every person and praise them lots.

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Alex Chen

Mar 5
4 min

Dealing with Rudeness

There will always be rude people in this world. What matters is how we respond to them.

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Alex Chen

Feb 26
2 min

Teacher, Do You Remember Me?

If we can always treat others the way we want to be treated, with kindness, they we just might change someone's life, like this teacher.

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Alex Chen

Feb 19
5 min

The Farmer and The Ghost

In bad times, cultivate virtues, and fortune will come. In good times, guard against vices, and fortune will stay.

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Alex Chen

Feb 12
2 min

Is It Still Heavy?

We all carry luggage on the journey of life. How heavy does your luggage feel?

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Alex Chen

Feb 5
3 min

A Special Loaf of Bread

The humble bread avoids the center of attention, tastes mild, and complements other foods well, thus is it loved. Humble people are the same

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The More You Assert You're Right, The More Wrong You Become

Alex Chen

Jan 29
5 min

The More You Assert You're Right, The More Wrong You Become

The more you assert you are right, the more wrong you become. Instead, be humble and kind, understanding them first, and prioritize harmony.

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The Subtle Art of Gift Giving (and Etiquette)

Alex Chen

Jan 21
5 min

The Subtle Art of Gift Giving (and Etiquette)

When giving gifts or doing favors, remember to downplay your efforts a little.

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Alex Chen

Jan 17
1 min

The Compassionate Mother

How one hero awoke people's conscience to take care of their ill parents.

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Alex Chen

Jan 14
3 min

The Pavilion That Was Destroyed Twice

How a father who kept his promise impacted his whole country.

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Alex Chen

Jan 7
3 min

Seek Contentment Not Indulgence

Don't be fooled by the deception of indulgence. What we really want is contentment.

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