Life School An idea - theory emerged while digging in the garden, just jotting it down. Posting my personal perspective, read for entertainment, don't take it too seriously. The game of life we play, I see many rules similar to when I was in school. These characteristics include: Freedom and Lack of Freedom Lack of Freedom: Once you're in school, you must follow the school's rules. Sitting in this class, this group, you must adhere to the unspoken rules (culture) of that small environment. Be...

Life School An idea - theory emerged while digging in the garden, just jotting it down. Posting my personal perspective, read for entertainment, don't take it too seriously. The game of life we play, I see many rules similar to when I was in school. These characteristics include: Freedom and Lack of Freedom Lack of Freedom: Once you're in school, you must follow the school's rules. Sitting in this class, this group, you must adhere to the unspoken rules (culture) of that small environment. Be...

🌺 MASTERING ANGER: 4 SECRETS FROM THE ANCIENTS Anger has a very clever trick: it tricks you into thinking you are standing up for yourself. It whispers in your ear that your outburst is justified, that this rage is not only reasonable but necessary. It seduces you into believing: "You are not being unreasonable. You are just showing your assertiveness." But in reality, you are not. You are just an adult screaming at a parking meter. You look like a constipated monkey trying to push out a wat...

🌺 MASTERING ANGER: 4 SECRETS FROM THE ANCIENTS Anger has a very clever trick: it tricks you into thinking you are standing up for yourself. It whispers in your ear that your outburst is justified, that this rage is not only reasonable but necessary. It seduces you into believing: "You are not being unreasonable. You are just showing your assertiveness." But in reality, you are not. You are just an adult screaming at a parking meter. You look like a constipated monkey trying to push out a wat...

I heard a pretty good thought today, very helpful for not falling into the deep pit of self-doubt and despair. We can be at a disadvantage, with many unfavorable conditions regarding our status, family background, starting point, and innate qualities. And this is not at all pleasant. But if we keep focusing on these, our life would be no different from hell. An internal hell filled with resentment, envy, greed, and anger. And if we accumulate these negative thoughts for long enough, they will...

I heard a pretty good thought today, very helpful for not falling into the deep pit of self-doubt and despair. We can be at a disadvantage, with many unfavorable conditions regarding our status, family background, starting point, and innate qualities. And this is not at all pleasant. But if we keep focusing on these, our life would be no different from hell. An internal hell filled with resentment, envy, greed, and anger. And if we accumulate these negative thoughts for long enough, they will...

Before we can accomplish something meaningful, proper, and decent, we will mess up A LOT. And making mistakes is totally normal. However, every mistake comes with a price to pay. It just varies in terms of severity, whether it’s obvious or hidden, or what we have to sacrifice. Good VIRTUES help reduce the risks of making bad choices or lessen the cost we pay when we screw up. Plus, they increase the odds of getting lucky enough to turn things around. Just something to ponder. For VIRTUES to b...

Before we can accomplish something meaningful, proper, and decent, we will mess up A LOT. And making mistakes is totally normal. However, every mistake comes with a price to pay. It just varies in terms of severity, whether it’s obvious or hidden, or what we have to sacrifice. Good VIRTUES help reduce the risks of making bad choices or lessen the cost we pay when we screw up. Plus, they increase the odds of getting lucky enough to turn things around. Just something to ponder. For VIRTUES to b...

THE FEYNMAN LEARNING METHODA quite interesting and distinctive book by the authors Âm Hồng Tín and Lý Vĩ. Admiring the learning method of the famous physicist Feynman, the authors have thoroughly researched his thought processes and the learning methods he applied in his career and teaching.The book focuses on 5 core steps to help us learn quickly, remember longer, and make significant progress. This is also the next book in a series of 5 books about learning and teaching methods that I will ...

THE FEYNMAN LEARNING METHODA quite interesting and distinctive book by the authors Âm Hồng Tín and Lý Vĩ. Admiring the learning method of the famous physicist Feynman, the authors have thoroughly researched his thought processes and the learning methods he applied in his career and teaching.The book focuses on 5 core steps to help us learn quickly, remember longer, and make significant progress. This is also the next book in a series of 5 books about learning and teaching methods that I will ...

This morning, after running and exercising, I felt healthy and clear-minded, and I realized something nice: When I eat well, sleep well, exercise, and live a good lifestyle, with plenty of energy and a calm mind, I become more humane, more amicable, more willing to give, more forgiving, less irritable, braver and more truthful, and less hesitant about tasks. (1) On the flip side, when I don't live right, drink alcohol, and am lazy about exercising, I tend to act worse, my animal side takes ov...

This morning, after running and exercising, I felt healthy and clear-minded, and I realized something nice: When I eat well, sleep well, exercise, and live a good lifestyle, with plenty of energy and a calm mind, I become more humane, more amicable, more willing to give, more forgiving, less irritable, braver and more truthful, and less hesitant about tasks. (1) On the flip side, when I don't live right, drink alcohol, and am lazy about exercising, I tend to act worse, my animal side takes ov...

Don't want to be seen as hypocritical? Then don't act like you're moral Talk is cheap. If you want to help or connect with someone, provide - exchange methods - ways or conditions. The world is densely interwoven with principles, rules, and laws.Whether you know them or not, principles and rules continue to operate as they always have.The higher you go, the more you must maintain - satisfy - be aware of the principles and rules of that field.By satisfying - maintaining these principles - rule...

Don't want to be seen as hypocritical? Then don't act like you're moral Talk is cheap. If you want to help or connect with someone, provide - exchange methods - ways or conditions. The world is densely interwoven with principles, rules, and laws.Whether you know them or not, principles and rules continue to operate as they always have.The higher you go, the more you must maintain - satisfy - be aware of the principles and rules of that field.By satisfying - maintaining these principles - rule...

Or the story of the cool uncle I work with this uncle who is quite nice and good-natured. No one really understands why he's so good, but everyone just feels comfortable and at ease around him while working. Today, I saw how he solved a problem, and I understood (partly) why. Here's a simple summary of the issue: everyone works on the same task until it's completed. During this process, each person creates relatively complex and small burdens. The person responsible for finishing the task get...

Or the story of the cool uncle I work with this uncle who is quite nice and good-natured. No one really understands why he's so good, but everyone just feels comfortable and at ease around him while working. Today, I saw how he solved a problem, and I understood (partly) why. Here's a simple summary of the issue: everyone works on the same task until it's completed. During this process, each person creates relatively complex and small burdens. The person responsible for finishing the task get...

The sky and earth looked gloomy as the rain came in. Dien found some small umbrella trees, he invited me to plant them. We got soaked in the rain, used the knife to dig a few small holes, then covered the roots with soil. The feeling that my father had given up was loving and protecting a (weak, small) creature, so sweet. Dien asked me to cut reeds and plant them around, afraid that the ducks would eat all the leaves, and besides, this bank was frequented by many people, and if we were not ca...

The sky and earth looked gloomy as the rain came in. Dien found some small umbrella trees, he invited me to plant them. We got soaked in the rain, used the knife to dig a few small holes, then covered the roots with soil. The feeling that my father had given up was loving and protecting a (weak, small) creature, so sweet. Dien asked me to cut reeds and plant them around, afraid that the ducks would eat all the leaves, and besides, this bank was frequented by many people, and if we were not ca...

Part 1The small canal lay across a large field. And when we decided to stop, the fierce drought seemed to have gathered all the sunlight to pour down on this place. The young rice plants in the field, their stems already dry and curled like unfallen ashes, crushed to pieces when held in the hand. My father removed the bamboo frame that covered the boat floor, the flock of ducks swarmed out, frantically, squirming and splashing into the alum-scummed water. A new layer of alum, dark yellow, thi...

Part 1The small canal lay across a large field. And when we decided to stop, the fierce drought seemed to have gathered all the sunlight to pour down on this place. The young rice plants in the field, their stems already dry and curled like unfallen ashes, crushed to pieces when held in the hand. My father removed the bamboo frame that covered the boat floor, the flock of ducks swarmed out, frantically, squirming and splashing into the alum-scummed water. A new layer of alum, dark yellow, thi...