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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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The Under-Appreciated Heroes
Gratitude is not a nice-to-have, it's a must have for a purposeful and productive life. The best place to start? Our parents.
Alex Chen
Oct 7, 20235 min read
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Family Is Not A Place For Blame
Family is a place for understanding and unity, not blame. When the family is in harmony, everything else will flourish.
Alex Chen
Oct 1, 20236 min read
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Don't Let Your Good Intentions Trouble Others
It's great to have good intentions, but we also need wisdom and empathy to avoid unintentionally troubling others.
Alex Chen
Sep 23, 20236 min read
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Four Life Lessons from Soul (2020 Movie)
Four life lessons from Soul (2020 movie): Shift your attitude, remember death, let go of obsessions, and learn the art of advice giving.
Alex Chen
Sep 17, 20236 min read
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Notice People's Good Intentions
When we shift our mindset, the same things that didn't make us happy before now give us joy.
Alex Chen
Sep 10, 20237 min read
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Three Wise Wishes
If you could have three wishes, what would they be? One father had three very wise wishes for his son. They might not be what you'd expect!
Alex Chen
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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Faults Are Like Poop
Faults are like poop. When it's your own, you don't care. But when it's other people's, you're absolutely appalled. Isn't that hypocritical?
Alex Chen
Aug 27, 20234 min read
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The Six Paramitas Part 2: Stories
Stories of how a master and a newbie practice The Six Paramitas to cultivate the mind, improve productivity, and increase happiness.
Alex Chen
Aug 19, 202318 min read
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Wise Principles For Great Decisions
The quality of our lives ultimately depends on the quality of our decisions. Here are six wise principles for excellent decisions.
Alex Chen
Aug 12, 202312 min read
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Don't Be So Sure Of Yourself
These are just some of my thoughts for you to consider. You know your situation best, so you can decide whether or not it's useful for you.
Alex Chen
Aug 6, 20237 min read
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The Six Paramitas
The Six Paramitas are virtues useful in daily life to cultivate our minds, improve productivity, and increase happiness.
Alex Chen
Jul 30, 202317 min read
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How To Not Get Upset at Misunderstandings and Criticisms
Getting upset at misunderstandings and avoiding criticism is a tiring way to live. With cultivation, we can remain unbothered by criticism.
Alex Chen
Jul 23, 202313 min read
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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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