When Emperor Taizong of the Northern Song Dynasty toured the Wei region, a 16-year-old Kou Zhun seized the …
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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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
How Leaving the Top School District Changed a Child’s View on Education and Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang’s parents both come from rural backgrounds, where they truly changed their lives through education. Because of this, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How Ancient Chinese Officials Practiced Tolerance and Humility
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, tolerance and humility were often regarded as the highest virtues in self-cultivation and interpersonal relationships. …
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We all develop habits over time, and while some habits improve your life, others can negatively impact not …
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Research shows that environmental factors, lifestyle habits, and diet are key contributors to cancer risk. Dr. Hung Yung-Hsiang, …
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Self ImprovementEditor's Pick
How to Achieve Success Through Self-Improvement and Goal Setting
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisMany successful people, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates and renowned investor Warren Buffett, follow habits that consistently contribute …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Unexpected Rewards Through Kindness: The Story of Yan Weng
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisYan Weng of Yinwenyuan, Zhejiang, was a grand academician during the Ming Dynasty, residing in Fucheng. Once, when …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Zhao Kuangyin: Song Dynasty’s Emperor Known for Kindness and Wisdom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhao Kuangyin, also known as Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty, was a unique and admirable emperor in …
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Chinese Culture
How a Tang Dynasty Eunuch Saved Thousands With a Single Word
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout the grand narrative of China’s 5,000-year history, countless unjust cases have unfolded. Time and again, righteous individuals …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
From Failure to Fortune: How an ‘Unlucky Guy’ Became Rich Against the Odds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEver heard the saying, “When you’re broke, even gold turns to copper in your hands; when you’re blessed, …