Published in Introvert Writer·PinnedMember-only7 Tips That I Live By That Strongly Developed My MindsetAnd made me more hopeful in life — Now, talking about mindset, I think I’m in a good position to give you some tips after overcoming odd asperities. Looking back, it’s funny how my friends say, “that happened?!” years after my struggles were finished! When I talk about mindset, I remember the times my friends check on me…Mindset6 min readMindset6 min read
Published in Be Unique·PinnedMember-only4 Things to Remember When the World Seems to Go Against YouWill they stop you? — “Mom, I’m going to shift courses, okay?” I said gently. My mom removed her eyes from the television. She gave me a piercing glare— typical strict Asian moms. I was not happy with Architecture. I’ve had this talk countless times with my mom. It feels like a punch in the…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
Published in Better Advice·PinnedMember-only3 Kinds of People You Should Keep in Your LifeLife is flowing, flow with the right people — “Books, like friends, should be few and well-chosen.” — Samuel Johnson I have 4 close friends that I can pour my hearts out to. It isn’t uncommon that many people desire such friendships — having a few, but definitely real. …Friends3 min readFriends3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHow to Deal with Excessive Self-ConsciousnessTips from a highly self-conscious introvert — “I am one of the world’s most self-conscious people. I really have to struggle.” — Marilyn Monroe “I’m not shy!” I defended. “You only talk when you’re spoken to,” he said. “That doesn’t mean I’m shy. I just have nothing to say.” “If you’re not shy about it, then why…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published in a Few Words·Jul 7, 2021Member-onlyTo Those Who Think They’re Left BehindDon’t worry, you are on your perfect timeline — “Compare yourself to no one, but yourself.” — Anonymous You think some of your friends are ahead of you, but they’re not. It’s their time to get accepted at work, it’s your time to pursue what you’re passionate about. You are on your perfect timeline, they are on theirs. Be…Self1 min readSelf1 min read
Published in Inspired Writer·Jul 6, 2021Member-only6 Real-life Lessons To Give New Writers a Heads-up’Cause we all started as a noob, right? — “It takes a lot of bad writing to get to a little good writing.” — Truman Capote We all started writing because “we’re passionate” about it. Like, aah! I’m on fire! Then we feel the strong itch to write everything out. In my case, I started with pen and paper…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published in a Few Words·Jul 6, 2021Member-onlyThis is How Writers Guide Future GenerationsWe tell them what to do next — Sun Tzu’s Art of War, published in 5th Century BC, contains wisdom that stands true today. Egyptian hieroglyphs show a glimpse of the earliest rulers and society. The Bible which was published nearly 1,000 years BC is still passed today. And the reason why we still have this knowledge from…Writers Life1 min readWriters Life1 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jul 3, 2021Member-only14 Signs You’re A Secretly Self-centered (and Selfish) PersonYou’re not as kind as you thought you are — So, you think you’re kind. I believe you. But what if I tell you, you’re a self-centered simpleton, too, without you’re knowing? Self-centered people we know appear arrogant, selfish, and conceited. They allow their own ideas and interest to govern their choices. Their selves are the top priority. Although you…Self4 min readSelf4 min read
Published in The Shortform·Jul 1, 2021Member-onlyI Wonder Where People Spend Their 6,200 Thoughts Per DayOn negativity, I suppose? — Self1 min readSelf1 min read
Published in Better Advice·Jun 29, 2021Member-only30 Things I learned at 24 — I’m Taking Off From DisappointmentsFinally, I’m done with the quarter-life crisis — My early 20s were a rollercoaster ride. Entering adult life is both a shock and a collection of disappointments. But now, before I turn 25, I feel all my previous experiences were coming into place. …Life Advice4 min readLife Advice4 min read
