child prodigy, happiness, iq, kim ung-yong, south korea

Former Korean Child Prodigy: Happiness Comes From Ordinary Things

Would being the most intelligent person on the planet make you happy? Not necessarily — the life of a former South Korean child prodigy is proof of that. Deemed to be one of the most intelligent people ever born in the world, Kim Ung-yong showed exceptional abilities from childhood, but he only found happiness when ...

Armin Auctor

Man holding a tablet that is seemingly projecting an IQ test as a futuristic hologram, an artist's rendering of augmented virtual reality.

Biodiversity: The Key to Happiness

Biodiversity has taken on a new and vital importance in the conscience of humanity. Money has usually been the main driving force behind efforts for achieving an opulent life. If not opulent, at least a fairly well-supported and comfortable life, but money cannot buy the satisfaction a person feels from within. The pandemic of 2020 ...

Jack Roberts

Macaws sitting on a fence.

The Missing Tile Syndrome and the Art of Happiness

The tendency of humans to focus on slight imperfections is called the “Missing Tile Syndrome,” which is a term coined by Dennis Prager in his thought-provoking book Happiness is a Serious Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual. Of all the barriers blocking us from leading happy lives, our own human nature stands the tallest. Even though ...

Sofia Roma

Hand-painted tiles.

Your Heart Creates the Appearance That Leads to Prosperity or Failure

What’s in your heart will determine success or failure. In the Song Dynasty, there were identical twin brothers, Gao Xiaobiao and Gao Xiaoji. At the age of 16, they took part in the state examination system and both passed the county-level examination, gaining recognition as individuals who had “cultivated talents.” Once they married, their parents ...

Helen London

A landscape at dusk.

More Reasons to Be Kind: It’s Good for Your Health

Right from childhood, one of the moral teachings imparted to all people is to be kind toward others. In this regard, there is no debate between religious or atheist groups. Being kind not only benefits those you help, but it is also good for your health. Promotes happiness A 2010 survey conducted by the Harvard ...

Raven Montmorency

A smiling young woman.

Exercise Will Make You Happier Than Money

If you think wealth will make you more joyful than anything else, you might be shocked to find out that exercise probably has a better chance of making you happy than loads of cash. This is the conclusion arrived at by a 2018 study that analyzed data from over 1.2 million American citizens aged 18 ...

Raven Montmorency

Revealed: The Secret to the Eternal Mystery of Happiness

People seem to be unhappier than ever. Many find this perplexing since our generation is one of the richest in history, having the kind of comforts those in the past could never even imagine. A report from Harvard seems to give us the answer to this essential quest for happiness. Human happiness The Study of ...

Raven Montmorency

Two smiling young women.

Be a Happy You

It’s important to always remember that whatever you do must be governed by your ability to make yourself happy, whether it’s work, leisure, or your responsibilities. And happiness cannot be defined in terms of comparison — comparing what you have and your situation with others. Happiness should be satisfying your innate desires and aspirations that give ...

Armin Auctor

The Toastmasters Clubs Featuring Learning, Happiness, and Fun

Toastmasters Clubs can be found throughout Taiwan. Nicknamed the Rainy Port, Keelung is a major port city with ethnic and cultural diversity in northern Taiwan. Many people living in this port city believe that if they can prepare themselves with better communication skills in Mandarin, English, Taiwanese  (Fukienese, 閩南語), and even Hakka (客家話), they are ...

Billy Shyu

Toastmasters in Keelung City.