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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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Philosophy Session With My Bookshelves
My bookshelves taught me to get my priorities straight, to plan better, to not vent on others, and to respect others people's things.
Alex Chen
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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To Wrong Parents Or The Uber Driver?
Obviously it's better to wrong the Uber driver than our parents…right?
Alex Chen
Oct 26, 20246 min read
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Six Year Anniversary of Weekly Wisdom!
Highlights from year six of Weekly Wisdom, with a focus on improving relationships and strengthening self-confidence.
Alex Chen
Oct 20, 20246 min read
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Elevate Your Gratitude
Be thankful to the people who've mistreated you and upset you. They are the ones that help us to see our problems and level up.
Alex Chen
Oct 13, 202411 min read
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30th Wedding Anniversary Wisdom From Gretchen Rubin—Commentary
Thank you to Gretchen Rubin for your teachings on happiness and relationships, and for role modeling those teachings for us!
Alex Chen
Oct 6, 20247 min read
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Urgency Is No Excuse For Bad Manners
Before speaking to others, we should have a calm mind and a considerate intention. Otherwise, bad manners will ruin our communication.
Alex Chen
Sep 29, 20245 min read
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Think Beyond Just Your Own Perspective
Do not just look at matters from just your own perspective. Look at matters from every implicated person's perspective.
Alex Chen
Sep 22, 20247 min read
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What You Focus On, Grows.
We often aren't aware that we focus on the negative and give others negative energy. Then we wonder why conflicts arise...Let's change that.
Alex Chen
Sep 15, 202414 min read
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Health Advice From Doctors At A Chinese Medicine Hospital
Common illnesses that Chinese medicine doctors see every day and how to prevent them. Take advantage of healthy times to prevent illness.
Alex Chen
Sep 8, 20248 min read
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A Study Week At Shen Nong Chinese Medicine Hospital
My study week at Shen Nong Hospital, featuring Chinese Medicine treatments, Chinese culture, and tourism. Special thanks to Dr. Kun Liu!
Alex Chen
Sep 8, 202428 min read
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How To Do Daily Self-Reflection Effectively
For joyful daily reflection, extract lessons out of mistakes, turn negative thoughts into productive ones, and look for your improvement.
Alex Chen
Aug 31, 20248 min read
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Cultivate Internal Joy
If you want long-lasting internal joy, cultivate happier relationships by improving your virtues, behaving morally, and helping others.
Alex Chen
Aug 25, 20248 min read
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How To Think About Mistakes and Failures
Mistakes and failure are inevitable. The important thing is how you think and respond to them.
Alex Chen
Aug 18, 20248 min read
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The Fart Story
A simple fart can test our sense of responsibility and emotional sensitivity.
Alex Chen
Aug 11, 20247 min read
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The Smelly Towel Incident
It's the small everyday matters that test our cultivation and virtues.
Alex Chen
Aug 4, 20242 min read
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How To Identify Improper Religions and Cults
Improper religions are very common nowadays, so it's important to know how to identify them to protect ourselves and others.
Alex Chen
Jul 28, 20248 min read
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Don’t Let Your Good Points Make Others Look or Feel Bad
“Don’t let your strengths overshadow others. Don’t let your goodness make others look bad. Don’t let your great abilities trouble others.”
Alex Chen
Jul 20, 20244 min read
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Others Can't Make You Angry
It is not others who make you angry, but rather your own ego.
Alex Chen
Jul 13, 20244 min read
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Let Your Ideals Scrape Off Your Own Faults
"Let philosophy scrape off your own faults, rather than be a way to rail against the faults of others." –Seneca
Alex Chen
Jul 6, 20244 min read
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Sense The Attitude Behind The Words
When listening to others words, don't just focus on the matters. Sense the attitude they have and help them improve it.
Alex Chen
Jun 30, 20245 min read
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