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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.
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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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Wise people fight for the blame. Stupid people fight to be right.
Unless you're in a debate tournament, arguing that you are right will probably just create conflict. Better to yield and prevent conflict.

Alex Chen
Jul 16, 20235 min read
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Busyness Is No Excuse for Bad Attitude
We are all busy people, but we should not let busyness be an excuse for a bad attitude towards others. Happy relationships = Happy life.

Alex Chen
Jul 9, 20235 min read
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Be A Cheerleader Not A Naysayer
We all face setbacks and criticisms in life, so it's of utmost value if we can be a cheerleader for ourselves and for others.

Alex Chen
Jul 2, 20237 min read
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Protect People's Good Intentions
Good intentions are precious! When people have good intentions, we need to see it, encourage it, and protect it.

Alex Chen
Jun 25, 20234 min read
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Advice for New Graduates and All
Some of my conversations at the recent graduation ceremony I attended, featuring advice for graduates and all.

Alex Chen
Jun 18, 20237 min read
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The Ron Clark Story - Summary and Learnings
A great movie about pursuing dreams, overcoming challenges, and building relationships; insightful and inspirational for all!

Alex Chen
Jun 11, 202313 min read
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To Help Or Not To Help
Not helping others in need is inhumane, but overburdening ourselves or wasting time is unwise. Compassion needs to be balanced with wisdom.

Alex Chen
Jun 4, 20234 min read
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When You Don't Get Your Intended Results, Reflect On Yourself (Part 2)
When things don't go according to our wishes, don't blame others, don't blame circumstances, find our own problems and improve ourselves.

Alex Chen
May 28, 20238 min read
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See The Intention Behind the Action
Don't overly focus on people's actions. Instead, see the intention behind their actions. Even better, always assume positive intentions.

Alex Chen
May 21, 20235 min read
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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.

Alex Chen
May 14, 20237 min read
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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.

Alex Chen
May 6, 20236 min read
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How Cooking Relates to Leadership (And More)
Cooking and leadership might sound completely different, but they both require the same virtues.

Alex Chen
May 1, 20235 min read
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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.

Alex Chen
Apr 24, 20236 min read
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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?

Alex Chen
Apr 10, 20237 min read
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A Compassionate Lie
Rules are important, but we must understand the reasoning behind them to avoid following them inappropriately.

Alex Chen
Apr 2, 20234 min read
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Same Job, Three Perspectives
No matter what we do, we can find meaning and value in it. It all depends on our perspective.

Alex Chen
Mar 26, 20234 min read
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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.

Alex Chen
Mar 19, 20233 min read
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Four Pieces of Candy
A simple way to improve relationships: Find the good in every person and praise them lots.

Alex Chen
Mar 12, 20234 min read
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Dealing with Rudeness
There will always be rude people in this world. What matters is how we respond to them.

Alex Chen
Mar 5, 20234 min read
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