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
"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
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!
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!
This is my confession: Before I started writing on this platform, even though I felt pretty happy, there was this nagging emptiness. It seemed like something was still missing in my life. I always tried to live a good life, be a better person, and stay productive, but I knew deep down that I was … Continue reading The True Secret of Having a Happy and Good Life
