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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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Alex Chen
1 day ago4 min read
Grandma Is Afraid You're Hungry Part 2
Do you ever receive well-intentioned requests that bring you burden or inconvenience? How can you handle it in a tactful way?
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Alex Chen
Mar 211 min read
Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 4: Adversity
What adversity are you facing right now? It could be the perfect challenge for you, so long as you have the right attitude.
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Alex Chen
Feb 2210 min read
Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 3: Negative Expectations
Having negative expectations bring unnecessary suffering. Positive expectations are much more effective.
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Alex Chen
Feb 156 min read
Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 2: Negative People
We don't HAVE to let negative people ruin our moods. We can take back our sovereignty and choose how we respond.
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Alex Chen
Feb 88 min read
Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 1: Inconveniences
When you encounter problems, is your perspective turning it into a mountain or a molehill?
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Alex Chen
Jan 3110 min read
The Wild Robot – Life Lessons
My learnings from The Wild Robot, including empathy, responsibility, faith, and kindness.
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Alex Chen
Jan 2612 min read
The Auspicious Associate With The Virtuous – Part 2
A story on distinguishing beneficial influences from harmful influences.
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Alex Chen
Jan 199 min read
The Auspicious Associate With The Virtuous – Part 1
A story on how associating with the immoral brings disaster, while associating with the virtuous brings fortune.
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Alex Chen
Jan 1216 min read
How to Flow Freely In Life
If we want to have a smooth life, we need to learn to flow around obstacles, to go with the flow, and to redirect other's flow tactfully.
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Alex Chen
Jan 623 min read
Meditation Is Worth It
“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day. Unless you're too busy, then you should sit for an hour.” It's worth it.
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Alex Chen
Dec 29, 20248 min read
2024 Year-End Reflection
My major learnings from 2025, featuring selflessness, karma, human nature, and Chinese medicine.
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Alex Chen
Dec 22, 202420 min read
My Year of Practicing Selflessness
This year, my one-word theme is "selflessness", and it's helped me gain more contentment, harmony, and good fortune in life.
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Alex Chen
Dec 14, 20244 min read
Mr. More Or Less
Why are we doing things that don't deserve our best? Why are we cheating ourselves of the gift?
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Alex Chen
Dec 7, 20244 min read
How To Handle Teenage Rebellion (and Opposition in General)
If others oppose us, it's likely we've accumulated a negative impression in their minds and lack their trust. Command less. Discuss more.
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Alex Chen
Nov 30, 202411 min read
Philosophy Sessions Between Parents and Children
How to help children (and people) resolve their negative emotions and interpersonal problems.
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Alex Chen
Nov 24, 202412 min read
TCM: Emotions and Health
The impact of various emotions on our physical health and ways to nurture healthy emotions and regulate negative ones.
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Alex Chen
Nov 16, 20249 min read
Eight Keys To Effective Listening
Effective listening is critical for happy relationships and problem solving. This article covers eight key methods for effective listening.
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Alex Chen
Nov 10, 20246 min read
I Didn't Ask You To Explain
If we explain without their request, then aren't we just trying to push away blame and argue that they are wrong?
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Alex Chen
Nov 2, 20244 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Oct 26, 20246 min read
To Wrong Parents Or The Uber Driver?
Obviously it's better to wrong the Uber driver than our parents…right?
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