Yamamoto, a man of mixed Japanese and German descent, seemed to have an innate fighting spirit. Whenever an …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. They have taught him many lessons. He hopes his work can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day.
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Cucumbers, with their extremely low calorie content and ability to prevent fat formation, are a popular choice for …
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Self Improvement
Embracing Failure: Lessons From Ichiro Suzuki’s Path to Success
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBaseball is a sport where failure rates exceed success rates. A batter with a batting average of .300 …
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In this noisy modern world, silence often gets overlooked. Yet silence holds immense power and wisdom, as illustrated …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Good Governance Offered Protection From a Locust Plague
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, there have been numerous records of locust plagues, often occurring during times of poor governance. However, …
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LeadershipFeatured
The Girl Who Drank From a Toilet Bowl: Seiko Noda’s Path to Political Success
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThis incredible true story revolves around Seiko Noda, a significant figure in the Japanese government who once served …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Succession in the Southern Song Dynasty: Zhao Shen’s Path to the Throne
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty faced a significant dilemma early in his reign: deciding who would …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Ming Dynasty Tale: The Reward for Virtue and the Punishment for Greed
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisVirtue is always rewarded. In the Ming Dynasty, outside the East Gate of Wuxi County in Jiangsu, there …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
3 Righteous Men Who Were Rewarded for Their Good Deeds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the early years of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing army attacked and conquered Jinhua in Zhejiang Province, …
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Wisdom
Inspiring Stories of Abraham Lincoln: Lessons in Leadership and Integrity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisPeople who get entangled in trivial matters often find it difficult to accomplish great things. Lincoln dismisses trivial …