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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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Alex Chen
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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!
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Alex Chen
Aug 27, 20234 min read
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?
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Alex Chen
Aug 19, 202318 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Aug 12, 202312 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Aug 6, 20237 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Jul 30, 202317 min read
The Six Paramitas
The Six Paramitas are virtues useful in daily life to cultivate our minds, improve productivity, and increase happiness.
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Alex Chen
Jul 23, 202313 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Jul 16, 20235 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Jul 9, 20235 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Jul 2, 20237 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
Jun 25, 20234 min read
Protect People's Good Intentions
Good intentions are precious! When people have good intentions, we need to see it, encourage it, and protect it.
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Alex Chen
Jun 18, 20237 min read
Advice for New Graduates and All
Some of my conversations at the recent graduation ceremony I attended, featuring advice for graduates and all.
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Alex Chen
Jun 11, 202313 min read
The Ron Clark Story - Summary and Learnings
A great movie about pursuing dreams, overcoming challenges, and building relationships; insightful and inspirational for all!
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Alex Chen
Jun 4, 20234 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
May 28, 20238 min read
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.
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Alex Chen
May 21, 20235 min read
See The Intention Behind the Action
Don't overly focus on people's actions. Instead, see the intention behind their actions. Even better, always assume positive intentions.
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Alex Chen
May 14, 20237 min read
When You Don't Get Your Intended Results, Reflect On Yourself
If you treat others well, but others do not return your respect, reflect on yourself. Don't push blame to others or circumstances.
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Alex Chen
May 6, 20236 min read
Real Kindness is Humble
Wanting to helping others is a good intention, but we have to be careful to not show off or make them feel uncomfortable.
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Alex Chen
May 1, 20235 min read
How Cooking Relates to Leadership (And More)
Cooking and leadership might sound completely different, but they both require the same virtues.
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Alex Chen
Apr 24, 20236 min read
If the Buddha Were Real, What Would You Lose?
Proper religions are virtuous education, and they can only bring benefit. Improper religions are a different story.
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