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Sleep 101
A lesson on the basics of sleep and how to sleep better.
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Alex Chen
- Apr 20
- 5 min
Exercise 101
A basic introduction to four types of exercise: cardio, strength, flexibility & mobility, and balance & coordination.
Alex Chen
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Normal is No Longer Natural
I recently heard Peter Crone talk about health and how what's normal around us is no longer natural. People think it's normal to get ill...
Alex Chen
- Apr 19
- 2 min
A Likely Death...Or Not?
A real story of how having experts check their opinions with each other saved Ray Dalio's life.
Alex Chen
- Apr 18
- 36 min
Think Like A Monk — Book Summary and Application
A detailed summary and application of Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty. I hope it helps you live with peace and purpose every day.
Alex Chen
- Apr 18
- 15 min
The Obstacle is the Way — Summary and Application
A detailed summary and application of The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. I hope it helps you turn obstacles into a source of strength.
Alex Chen
- Apr 18
- 2 min
A Story of Pure Benevolence
Image Source: Unsplash Fan Zhong Yan (范仲淹) was a famous duke in the Song Dynasty. He named his eldest son Fan Chun Ren (范纯仁), which...
Alex Chen
- Apr 18
- 2 min
An Assassination Gone Astray
A short story about how virtue and dignity can move even an assassin.
Alex Chen
- Apr 17
- 1 min
Three Prisoners, Three Years
A short story on the power of habits and the importance of choosing our habits.
Alex Chen
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Don't be a Glass. Become a Lake.
A story about expanding our heart and perspective.
Alex Chen
- Apr 16
- 3 min
True Goodness
A comparison of seeming goodness to true goodness as explained by Confucius and Liao Fan.
Alex Chen
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Wife Finds Out Husband Cheated on Her
A story about how a wife overcame her husband's infidelity.
Alex Chen
- Apr 15
- 1 min
Diligent Daughter, Lazy Daughter
A short story about how relationships should be built upon respect and love, not self-benefit.
Alex Chen
- Apr 15
- 3 min
Controlling others…We all do it, and we need to stop.
If you want others to do something, cultivate your kindness and humility. Lead by example.
Alex Chen
- Apr 14
- 15 min
The World's Forgotten Victims
My journey with veganism and why it is important for ethical, environmental, and health reasons.
Alex Chen
- Apr 14
- 2 min
An Opportunity at Nobility... at the Cost of Loyalty
A short story about the importance of loyalty and cherishing old friends.
Alex Chen
- Apr 14
- 2 min
The Longest Trip Ever
A story about how a dad taught his son trustworthiness.
Alex Chen
- Apr 13
- 1 min
A Special Birthday
A true story about filial piety and teaching through example.
Alex Chen
- Apr 9
- 1 min
Over-focusing on "my" leads to unhappiness
An example of how the label "my" brings unnecessary unhappiness.
Alex Chen
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Talking Dog for Sale
A short story on the importance of trustworthiness.
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