Imagine you’re an HR professional presented with two qualified candidates. Candidate A is an Ivy League graduate with …
adversity
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As the saying goes: “Time is the best touchstone to see a person’s heart.” It will eventually be …
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Here are two tales about overcoming adversity: looking honestly at one’s knowledge and skills, acknowledging shortcomings, and working …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Barrister Char Shik-ngor: Suffering is Part of Life
by Emma Luby Emma LuChar Shik-ngor is also known as Stephen and “Cha Xiwo.” The “Xiwo” in his name was taken from …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Losses You Suffer Are Your Blessings in Disguise
by Emma Luby Emma LuLife’s journey is often marked by the interplay of adversity and fortune. A common misconception is that being …
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Who in this world always has a smooth and easy life? Year after year, people go through the …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Learning From History: How the Ancient Chinese Responded to Plagues and Disasters
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe recent pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the greatest catastrophes we have experienced in our lifetimes. …
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RelationshipsFeatured
Friends That Stand by You in Adversity Are Worth Knowing
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonAn old Chinese proverb says: “Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.” This held …
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One way or another, at some time or another and at the worst possible time, adversity will show …