A single thought can change the world
Below is a 5 minute video which offers such beautiful guidance and wisdom on how to live an extraordinary life. I feel there is very little I need to add. I will, however, make one observation. All of the advice given in this video can be boiled down to a few suggestions which will, without a doubt, … Read more
I rushed down the stairs from my fifth floor apartment. I was on my way to pick up a few packages from the local distribution center. I had ordered some things online and, here in China, they are usually not delivered directly to your door. It would take about 10 minutes by bike to get there … Read more
What is a part of your life today that was once just a dream? What was merely just a hope, wish or desire that is now realized and a part of your life today? I know there are aspects of your life that once seemed impossible or incredibly difficult to achieve, yet you found a way. Perhaps it … Read more
I first came to China to study Mandarin Chinese ten years ago (in 2005). It has been an enormous challenge and has taught me that mastery is a process, not a finish line. I have learned much; particularly patience and persistence. When I first began studying, I felt I wasn’t learning quickly enough. I would go outside … Read more
“This iceberg,” my professor said to my classmates and I, “is like your mind.” I can still recall being in the college lecture hall, as a psychology major, looking up at the picture of the iceberg on the overhead projector. I was struck by how much of the iceberg was below the water lever. “That … Read more