Assertiveness or aggressiveness can be a challenge for “nice” people. Some people may feel it’s rude or selfish …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Zhuge Liang’s Strategy: Winning Wars and Hearts with Trustworthiness
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn traditional Chinese philosophy, the character for “trustworthiness” (信) is composed of the characters for “person” (人) and …
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Peace and ConflictFeatured
General Patton: A Legacy of Courage, Discipline, and Leadership
by Max Luby Max LuGeneral George S. Patton, one of the most notable senior officers in the U.S. Army during World War …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the 48th year of Emperor Wanli’s reign during the Ming Dynasty, Qin Liangyu‘s White Pole Army engaged …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOver thousands of years of Chinese history, Qin Liangyu stands out as the only woman to have been …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Art of Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger: Chinese Strategic Wisdom in History
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChinese history is filled with tales of kings and ministers who played the fool to disguise their intelligence. …
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WisdomFeatured
Balancing Act: The I Ching’s Ancient Insights Into Virtue, Wisdom, and Strength
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the profound teachings of the “I Ching,” balance in life is emphasized as essential. It suggests that …
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HumansFeatured
Overcoming Challenges: From Being Labelled ‘Slow’ to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Empire
by Max Luby Max LuGrowing up, “Bit” was always a step behind other children and always faced challenges. His classmates mocked him …
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In various epochs of human history, we find leaders and thinkers who stand out for their wisdom, wit, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Emperor Taizong’s Pardon: How Trust and Compassion Defined the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin (A.D. 599-649), was the second emperor of the Tang …