When a question has both a long, complicated, but logical-sounding answer and a simple answer that can be understood by even a child, the right answer is usually the simple one. When you ask a question and there is no response, then that is the answer. There are only those who know their shortcomings and…

Being a critic is easy. But if the critic tries to run the operation, he soon understands that nothing is as easy as his criticisms. Criticism without a solution is merely an inflation of the critic’s ego. When you hear something that makes your blood boil, don’t shoot off a text or an e-mail right…

Maturity comes with experience. One lesson of maturity is that we should not take our thoughts too seriously, and must learn to curb our ego and see the bigger picture. Being right isn’t nearly as important as being happy together. Instead of being the smartest person in the room, quick to critique others, be the…

Be the kind of person who can put yourself in someone else’s shoes, and understand something not just from your own perspective but from theirs as well. Are you trying to get closer to someone? Is it because you want something from him? If you wish to be truly close, then discard your ulterior motives….

When hiring, look beyond skills and experience to see if the candidate knows how to enjoy her job. People who enjoy their work are usually more successful than those who don’t. No matter what we do the top button of our business must be fastened properly. If we think, “I’ll just do it this way…

When we’re first given a job, especially one we’ve been working toward for a long time, it’s easy to become overly enthusiastic, as we are eager to prove ourselves. But in our excitement, we make the mistake of equating our own eagerness with effectiveness. Getting the job done well is more important than one’s feelings…

A long time ago, there was only one mind, which became bored by being alone for so long. So it decided to split into two. But since the two knew they were originally one, playing together was not much fun— as if playing both sides of a chess game. So the two minds agreed to…

Everything in this universe is evanescent. Because it is evanescent, it is also precious. Spend this precious moment wisely and beautifully. The mind cannot have two thoughts at once. See if you can think two thoughts at exactly the same time. Well? Is it possible? We can be consumed by anger for a long time…

Things I liked when I was young but now couldn’t care less about: Airplane rides, all-you-can-eat buffets, horror movies, staying up all night. Things I enjoy now that I am older: Mozart, brown rice, meditation, spending time alone, regular exercise. We change without realizing it. We are in the midst of change even now. Do…