Takeaways from Tony Robbins Life and Wealth Mastery in Fiji

This month, I went to a Tony Robbins event that took place for seven days in Fiji. I flew all of the way from New Jersey on the east coast of the United States to Fiji, and that was the furthest flight I’ve ever been on before in my life, so that was quite an […]

Being Ram Dass

Being Ram Dass by Ram Dass, Rameshwar Das and Anne Lamott He wrote an autobiography that is full of insights and he is one of the world’s biggest mentors/gurus. I love what he stands for. “Love the best you can at any moment. Don’t harsh yourself—it can be tricky for everyone having this dual citizenship, […]

Till the End- Yankee Star’s Biography (CC Sabathia)

These were my favorite quotes from one of the most touching, authentic, and vulnerable memoirs I’ve ever read. “And that’s when it hit me: I am about to go do my job drunk. I had never done that before. I couldn’t do that. I needed help. I had fought my way through a lot of […]

Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books)

https://youtu.be/Xx6syGypb28   These were my favorite passages from a book about gratitude. I really enjoyed this book. “Gratitude has a lot to do with holding on to a moment as strongly as possible,” Scott told me. “It’s closely related to mindfulness and savoring. Gratitude can shift our perception of time and slow it down. It […]

Being with Boredom, Regrets, Resignation, and Withdraw

Reading Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart and one of the chapters speaks about Boredom as one of the most complex human emotions to be with. We can distract ourselves with social media, drugs, or anything to keep our minds from just being with ourselves. Being with boredom is tough… How do you distract yourself […]

Self Acknowledgment is a Wonderful Practice!

Huge shout out to the Midwest Chinese American Student Association for allowing me the privilege to meet so many incredible up-and-coming leaders! I was able to host two workshops 1 on Mindset and conquering our fears and 1 on Building Your Professional Brand and Leveraging LinkedIn to find your dream job. I’m always amazed at […]

How to Fight (Mindfulness Essentials Book 6) by Thich Nhat Hanh

These are my favorite passages about Mindfulness, Compassion, and Conflict Resolution with the great Thich Nhat Hanh. RIP “WHEN YOUR HOUSE IS ON FIRE Usually when we are angry with someone we are more interested in fighting with them than in taking care of our own feelings. It’s like someone whose house is on fire […]