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
Category: personal-growth
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
Small Gestures, Powerful Impact
"Sir, I'm supposed to order a Cappuccino, but I turned out to say it's an Americano. I'm sorry, I'm the one who's making a mistake when ordering it. It's not on you. Could you please make it a cappuccino? I'm totally okay with the additional cost. Thank you so much." Smiled at him. And then, … Continue reading Small Gestures, Powerful Impact
Embrace Freedom: A Lesson from A Pair of Shoes!
Last autumn, I went to Japan to accompany my daughter. She has to attend a school program. There are a ton of activities waiting for us. From sightseeing, visiting the exchange school, hiking, grabbing dinner, and so on. We were super excited. So, we're (I am especially) beginning to figure out what outfits to pack … Continue reading Embrace Freedom: A Lesson from A Pair of Shoes!
From Janitor to Millionaire: Money Lessons!
In 2014, most of the American public was shocked by this fact. What is it? There's this guy, named Ronald Read, who lived as a gas station attendant for 25 years and then became a janitor for 17 years in Vermont, USA. He lived a humble, simple life. Drove an old car, wore flannel shirts, … Continue reading From Janitor to Millionaire: Money Lessons!
