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What am I here to learn?
Life has a way of placing mirrors in front of us—sometimes in the form of discomfort, sometimes in the form of pain. The things that...

Make work fun! (5 years of @bloomincrisis)
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Bloom in Crisis, and I’ve got to admit: after all this time, I’m still working on understanding...


Feeling overwhelmed?
I hear you. Close your eyes. Project yourself onto your mind screen. Take a deep breath. Tune in. Observe yourself, and listen to your...

Let life be a ballad
I used to fear ballads, for they stirred emotions too deep in me. I used to fear dramas, for I had no reign over my tears. You know, when...


Goodbye, Year of the Dragon.
Thank you for all the unexpected lessons and invaluable guidance. For being tough yet incredibly patient. For giving me opportunities to...

Should I follow my heart or my mind?
Isn’t this the everyday dilemma we all face? Your mind thinks it’s too risky; your heart feels caged. Your mind says it knows what’s best...


"How would you describe New York versus LA?"
- How would you describe New York versus LA? - I think LA creates the dreams you want to dream, while New York is where you make those...

"...there’s a lid for every saucepan."
- So, tell me your top three pieces of advice you'd give to others right now. - Wow… Are we doing some kind of rapid-fire question...


"I want to make money fast so I can retire my mom… She’s sacrificed a lot for me and our family."
- How old are you? - How old do you think I am? - You must be a few years older than me... so I’m guessing you were born in 2000? - Haha!...


What if I’ll never make it?
What if they were right when they said you’d never make it? What if you start believing it? What if you’re right that you don’t have what...


Why can’t I let go of this negative energy?
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? We hear ‘let go’ all the time, but ironically, that phrase can be misleading, leaving us feeling stuck...


Why is it so hard for me to get back to where I was?
When I was little, I used to be so flexible that when I did a backbend, my feet could easily touch my nose. I was always the appointed...

Nine years in NYC
“I met New York. She was far beyond what I could have imagined. Well, at first, she seemed a little all over the place, but she was ‘it’!...

Dear Class of 2024
Dear Class of 2024, Instead of a commencement speech, I have a story to share with you. Two years ago, I found myself stuck in a place of...

It took me 30 years to learn this
(and yes... I'm aware I had a typo here but I decided to keep this post as is because while I desire perfection, I choose to go with my...

What was the most important lesson that you learned in 2023?
🧧 As we wrap up the Year of the Rabbit (or Year of the Cat in Vietnam), we asked our members from the Asian community to share the most...


Year of the Cat in review
To me, this Year of the Cat feels like a crash course. Perhaps it’s the most intense year that I’ve been through with so much to learn...

The most important check and balance in your life
The most important check and balance in your life is the one between your heart and your mind.

Detach your ego from your opinion
In order to learn, you must be able to detach your ego from your opinion.

Pay attention to your working world
Pay attention to how your working world operates and rhyme with it.

The art of productivity
Pay attention to how your working world operates and rhyme with it. I’ve been asked a lot about what I do to stay productive. To be...

Fail often
Fail so often that you're not fazed by failure anymore.

Fail often
Fail so often that you're not fazed by failure anymore. People often call me courageous, but I don’t see it that way. I just fail a lot...

Discipline is self-care
Discipline is self-care. I’m a big believer in self-care. While treats, spa days, and breaks are wonderful ways to nurture ourselves (you...
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