The Joy of Struggle
Real happiness does not come from comfort.
It comes from overcoming something difficult.
Without struggle and growth,
life would lose much of its joy and meaning.
真正的快樂
並不是來自於舒適。
它來自於克服困難的那一刻。
如果人生沒有痛苦與成長，
生活就會少了很多 樂趣與意義。
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Passion Is Not the Starting Point
We are often told to follow our passion. But from my experience, that is not where things begin. Passion is unstable. It can be easily influenced by emotion, novelty, and dopamine. It feels real, but it is not always reliable. What changed everything for me was not chasing passion, but
You Are Not the Character
For a long time, I’ve had a persistent sense that everything we achieve in life— degrees, titles, awards, milestones— feels very similar to progress in a video game. It is as if we are controlling a character, leveling up, clearing stages, and occasionally collecting rewards along the way. But
Compounding Is the Alchemy of Time
Why is long-term thinking essential for career success and personal growth? Because only over a long enough period can compounding truly take effect. Compounding is not an instant force. It is a kind of alchemy that requires time to build, deepen, and multiply. Without time, there is no real compounding.
Not “Never Forget Your Original Heart,” but Align With the Heart of the Present
Many people like to say: “Never forget your original heart.” It sounds beautiful, even inspiring. But the more I reflect on life, the more I feel that this idea is not always true. In some cases, it can even become a kind of toxic comfort. Why? Because the human heart