Author: John Liu

Power of Positive Thinking

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill Positive thinking is an energy source that is not tangible, but its benefits cannot be denied. It has the power to transform…

Five Steps to Losing Weight

The United States has become a nation of overweight children and adults.  Lifestyles have changed over the past several decades to the point that convenience has transformed our eating patterns.  It is hard to drive down a street and not…

Dating on a Budget

These tough economic times have created misery of proportions not seen in several generations. Perhaps your stock portfolio has taken a dive, or you might be one of the many millions of unemployed. Even if you have been luckier than most…

Five Magical Minutes

Courtesy of Robert Proksa

I once met a man who was wildly successful in everything he chose to do. Mr. Kim was a fine businessman who made gobs of money, had a great family life, and was a pillar of his community. I approached…

Learning as a Lifelong Endeavor

It is said that you learn something new every day. Can you point to something you learned today? How about yesterday… or the day before? If you can honestly answer “yes,” then good for you! If you answered “no,” or…

TGIF Every Day

Thank goodness it’s Friday! Life seems so wonderful when Friday rolls around. Getting out of bed is easier on Friday mornings. People at the office are cheerier on Fridays. What if you could experience the sense of optimism, anticipation, and…

Lend a Helping Hand

If you are reading this blog, chances are good that you were fortunate enough to be born in a developed, industrialized nation.  Most of us probably take for granted privileges that people in other countries can only dream about.  For…

Get a Stanford Education for Free…

Well, sort of. Did you know you have free access to courses, seminars, interviews, and speeches from Stanford through iTunes? Numerous other colleges and universities, from UCLA to Yale to Wellesley, also offer a range of free content through iTunes…