Personal Development

Be a Youth

As we grow up, it's not easy to learn new things, or pay more attention to the small things, and our surroundings, and we become cautious. It's easy to lose the patience to get to know others and delve deeply into the same field. When it comes to an unfamiliar field, overcoming it isn't easy.

Book Review - You Are Not Listening - Kate Murphy (Part VII)

Can you endure dead air when there are gaps in conversation? A hesitation or pause is often seen as unbearably awkward and something to actively avoid. These tiny habits actually have cultural differences. According to the research, doctor-patient interactions in Japan contain more silent than in America. A similar comfort with silence exists in Nordic countries. Finns place greater value on listening, modesty and privacy than Americans and many Western Europeans. In the book, the author indicated the pause on the order of seconds. If there is a long pause during a conversation.

Book Review - You Are Not Listening - Kate Murphy (Part VI)

We do not have very good hearing, although humans are the most intelligent creatures in the world. Animals have better hearing than humans. Animals are so sensitive that they can even hear climate changes and natural phenomena. However, humans are particularly good at distinguishing and categorizing sounds and, perhaps most importantly, attributing meaning to what we hear.

The End is Another Beginning

I always believe that the end is a new start. Without closure, you won’t force yourself to move forward. No matter how difficult and painful the process was, it was over. Experience allows us to hone our minds and become more independent before taking on greater challenges. Too many stories come to an abrupt end without a cherished goodbye or a happy ending.  There is no need to be sensitive or sentimental. Patience, persistence, and perseverance are key points when it comes to success. 

Time to Brainstorm Ideas!

Daring to do and planning to do is different. In modern society, we consider too much to take challenges. In the book - Skip the Line, the author shows us that it's not necessary to do things in one way. Practice makes perfect. But the way you practice is more vital than the times you practice.

We are easily stuck due to uncertainty and instability. It's uncomfortable if you are unable to find a way out. Our life experiences lead us to tend to stay in the current situation. So, how to break the mold? How to be productive or efficient within a limited time?

Book Review - You Are Not Listening - Kate Murphy (Part V)

Do you feel lonely all the time? Do you often blame yourself when bad things happen? Do you often feel like you are drifing with the crowd? People's inner voices have a tremendous influence, in part because they're actually perceived as louder. People are easily influenced by Spanky - the mean inner voice.

Book Review - You Are Not Listening - Kate Murphy (Part IV)

Do you chat with your colleagues? Do you care about your colleagues if they are absent? Have you ever seen workplace bullying? Here are two key questions worth reflecting on:

How often do you really listen to people?
How often are you simply waiting to interject with your own thoughts?

Book Review - Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - T. Harv Eker

What does a millionaire think? T. Harv Eker helps us read a millionaire's mind. He is an author, businessman, and motivational speaker known for his theories on wealth and motivation. In his book, he told his readers the power of change. First of all, if you want to change the visible such as your appearance and your wealth, you must change the invisible. For example, you want to be attractive, but you stick to fast food and are unwilling to exercise more, then you are still unattractive.

Live for Others and Live for Yourself

Social interaction is a complicated study. Humans are the most intelligent creatures in the world. Humans were originally designed to help each other and build a strong community. However, the original intention of human design has changed with the prosperity and development of society. When it comes to competitiveness, the dialogue between humans will no longer become easy and free.