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The Importance of Having a Positive Outlook

Having a positive outlook can not only change a bad situation, but it can change your life, and even create a better society. In fact, the first thought you have can determine whether a situation has a negative outcome or a positive one. Sometimes, when you have a bad thought about someone, it’s because you ...

Tatiana Denning

Smiling Asian male doing pushups outdoors.

The Powerful Ancient Chinese Art of Reading People

Empathy, reading people, catching vibes, social intelligence, or the ability to read other people’s emotions and inner character — and to use this intel to navigate relationships — has been given many names. Specific individuals seem to be born with social intelligence. But for most of us, it’s something that’s developed — or stunted — ...

Max Lu

Reading a person at a meeting.

Master Ye Qisun Begging on the Street in His Later Years (Part 2)

This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 1 Before Xiong Dazhen died, he would never have imagined that decades later, his teacher Ye Qisun would also be persecuted because of him. After the outbreak of the Cultural Revolution, the “Xiong Dazhen espionage case” was dug up again. Because Xiong Dazhen was a student of ...

Mikel Davis

Member of Tsinghua University's 1932 School Affairs Conference.

Master Ye Qisun Begging on the Street in His Later Years (Part 1)

Around 1970, many people saw an old man hunched over and wearing tattered clothes on the street in the northwest part of Beijing. Sometimes, he would buy two small apples from a store and nibble on them as he walked. When he met a student he knew, he would say: “If you have money, spare ...

Mikel Davis

Black and white image of Chinese physicist and academician Ye Qisun.

The Truth Revealing Book ‘Red Roulette’ Silences HK Media

Red Roulette is a book written by Hong Kong businessman Mr. Desmond Shum (also known as Shum Dong), who currently resides in Taiwan. The recent publication of this best-selling book has generated widespread interest throughout the region, with significant media outlets competing for a chance to interview and cover this event. During his book launch ...

Emma Lu

The Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Teen Alcoholism: How Can You Break Free?

Every year, alcohol addiction increases, which is alarming because it’s also a leading cause of death. Despite this, many people are still fond of social drinking. While many beverages you consume have a relatively high alcohol content, some still enjoy drinking them despite their low alcohol tolerance. Among all age groups, young people are the most affected ...

Jack Roberts

A young woman drinking alcohol.

A Guide to Nurturing Sibling Relationships

A positive sibling relationship is one of life’s most profound and enduring relationships. It is formed at a young age and runs deep throughout your growth, allowing you to successfully form bonds with others, discover your identity, and develop a sense of self-worth. But how do you nurture a positive relationship?  This article will guide ...

Viena Abdon

Two loving siblings.

Avoid Making Assumptions and Build Healthy Relationships

You make assumptions in almost all of your daily interactions. These may be small things, like assuming you will find food at a party. Or bigger ones, like assuming you didn’t get a promotion because you aren’t good enough or your boss doesn’t like you. Sometimes, you even make disastrous assumptions that ruin your relationships ...

Nathan Machoka

Happy couple posing in front of a ruined building.

The Effects of Being Addicted to TikTok on Adolescents

What effects does TikTok have on adolescents? If you’re curious about the results of adolescents being addicted to TikTok, check out this article to learn more. Social media, in general, has been ridiculed for being harmful to its users over the years. Now, TikTok is one of those apps in question, with people wondering about ...

Mike West

Screen of a smartphone showing social media apps including Snapchat, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.