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Alex Chen

The Donkey That Can Tell Time

Do we merely see the surface level of things, or can we see the deeper essence and root cause?

3d ago

The Donkey That Can Tell Time

3d ago

Don’t Make The Simple Complicated

Are you clear on your priorities? Do you ever overcomplicate things?

Mar 23

Don’t Make The Simple Complicated

Mar 23

Einstein’s Realization

Who are you using as your mirror? Are you choosing your mirrors (influences) thoughtfully?

Mar 16

Einstein’s Realization

Mar 16

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?

Mar 9

Grandma Is Afraid You’re Hungry Part 2

Mar 9

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.

Mar 2

Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 4: Adversity

Mar 2

Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 3: Negative Expectations

Having negative expectations bring unnecessary suffering. Positive expectations are much more effective.

Feb 23

Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 3: Negative Expectations

Feb 23

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.

Feb 16

Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 2: Negative People

Feb 16

Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 1: Inconveniences

When you encounter problems, is your perspective turning it into a mountain or a molehill?

Feb 9

Be An Actor Not A Reactor Part 1: Inconveniences

Feb 9

The Wild Robot — Life Lessons

My learnings from The Wild Robot, including empathy, responsibility, faith, and kindness.

Feb 2

The Wild Robot — Life Lessons

Feb 2

The Auspicious Associate With The Virtuous — Part 2

A story on distinguishing beneficial influences from harmful influences, featuring Duke Huan of Qi.

Jan 27

The Auspicious Associate With The Virtuous — Part 2

Jan 27

Alex Chen

Alex Chen

Passionate about learning and practicing wisdom from ancient philosophies. Author of the Weekly Wisdom Blog: https://www.weeklywisdomblog.com/

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