Wei Wen Hou or the Marquess Wen of Wei (445-396 BCE) ruled the State of Wei during the early Warring States period during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BCE). He was a member of the House of Wei, one of the noble houses that dominated politics in the region during the 5th and 6th centuries BCE. Wei ...
Life inevitably brings unexpected events. If we carefully examine our past life to date, we may notice that we have undoubtedly encountered unexpected situations. During these times, our behavior often reflects our true character. The following stories depict how people act given unexpected events and how this reflects their character. Employing self-reflection My friend Vivian ...
Why is developing good habits important? There is a saying attributed to Lao Tzu: “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” Over a period of time, what ...
Your real fortune is neither beauty nor money; rather, it’s possessing good character, which is a passport to a good life. In an indifferent and unpredictable environment, your thinking and reactions depend on the quality of your character. There is a Chinese saying: “If one desires to make achievements in life, his first achievement must be to ...
Character is the victor’s laurel crown and the glory of life. Keep your character and then you will keep the greatest wealth. Honesty and integrity are part of good character Our recognition of a person often starts with honesty and trusting the person’s character. If a person is unable to win others’ trust, it is ...
What is loyalty? To be loyal is to give firm allegiance and support. This could be to your family, friends, workplace, a cause, country, etc. Imagine a world without this trait. All our transactions are essentially based on trust. You tell a person something and they should be able to take your word for it. ...
Today, a growing section of society depends on sketchy Instagram posts, Whatsapp memes, and cringingly superficial TikTok clips to understand what is required from a male to be regarded as an acceptable cog in the everyday social machinery. Complaining and feeling the need to explain yourself are not acceptable to others. Some of the stereotypical ...
Ker used to work for a newspaper office. He was confident when he was hired to be an advertising salesperson, claiming that he did not need a salary. He only asked for the commission from the sale of the ads. This would require perseverance on his part. His boss accepted his proposal. Ker created a ...
There is a saying: “Principles are the basis of success.” What are the principles of a man? To judge if someone is good, we do not look at the number of good deeds that he performs. Rather, we have to see if he can adhere to his principles and live up to his own conscience. ...
Deciding to become a business entrepreneur can be a tough choice for many people. You will be leaving the comforts of a salaried job and forced to confront the future without any financial security. Most people who plan on being an entrepreneur eventually end up giving up their dreams due to fear of failure. However, ...