Salesperson: “Free chocolate sample?”Me: “Okay.” (bites, oh they're good!)Salesperson: “They’re on promo.”Me: “Hmm. No thanks.”Salesperson: “They might sell out.”Me: "Okay, fine." (now $25 poorer with 3 packs of chocolates that I didn't need and even know they existed 90 seconds ago) Familiar? Of course. I bet you've been in this kind of situation, especially when doing the grocery shopping. At first, we … Continue reading Why We Struggle to Say No: The Power of Reciprocity
Category: Essentialism
The Real Luxuries in Life
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? I get it, according to society, luxuries are some kind like : fancy cars, big mansions, expensive clothes, or a lavish lifestyle. But, as for me, the real luxuries in life are : * Slow gentle mornings * Peace of mind * Night’s sleep calm and "boring" … Continue reading The Real Luxuries in Life
The Dangers of Keeping Up with the Joneses
Do you still remember MTV's reality show "The Hills"? Interesting show, isn't it? Even though there a pros and cons about whether it was scripted or not, it doesn't matter. The fact is that the show was a huge success. Of course, the success came in one package with the stars themselves, two of them … Continue reading The Dangers of Keeping Up with the Joneses
Why Your Opinion Matters More Than Others’
Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and A Stoic, once said: "It never ceases to amaze me: we all loves ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own." If I really want to get into what he meant by that statement, I think he's picking up on something deep about … Continue reading Why Your Opinion Matters More Than Others’
Enjoy The Moment, Drop Your Phone
Giant stage, dramatic lights, and amazing orchestra music. Right in the middle of it all, there she is, a total Diva striking her majestic pose. Her voice bewitched me. Like it's straight from heaven. I can't help but feel a shiver run down my spine. I feel touched and get lost in her songs, sometimes … Continue reading Enjoy The Moment, Drop Your Phone




