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2 Stories About Wisdom

Good luck or back luck — it all depends on how you look at it Wisdom can be as simple as changing your point of view. An old Zen master went on a trip and stayed overnight at an elderly woman’s place. The Zen master noticed the woman cried every day, and he wondered why. ...

Tatiana Denning

Blossoms on a tree branch.

Changing Course Begins in the Mind

How do you cope with the changes taking place around your life? The answer is both complex and straightforward. First, you have to prepare your mind for changing course. However, it is easier said than done. To cope with the hurdles and unexpected life changes, you will have to prepare your mind accordingly. This can ...

Jack Roberts

Cars approaching highway signs at night.

Complaining: Stop Pouring Water Into Your Own Shoes

During the Qing Dynasty, there was a young man who was very talented. He studied hard for the provincial exams and passed on his first attempt which qualified him for an official government position. However, there were many more people qualified than there were available positions and there was no way of telling how long ...

Kathy McWilliams

A pair of hiking boots sitting beside a lake.

Changing Your Situation Leads to Experiencing Exciting New Opportunities

“Life is hard!” This statement has been heard many a time throughout the generations. If you have the heart to engage in hard work and the courage to pursue creative new opportunities, life can become very different and even prosperous. Such is the story of Levis Strauss and Jacob Davis. Changing your fortune by seeking ...

Emma Lu

A man holding a lightbulb so that it appears to be replacing the sun at sunset.

What the Chinese Character 福 Fú Can Teach About One’s Mindset

The Chinese character fú ( 福) is traditionally seen as a good omen in China, especially around the New Year. Sometimes, people will hang up signs, paper cuts, or embroideries carrying the character fú on them in different places. You’ll find fú in stores, in windows, or dangling from the rearview mirrors of cars. Fú translated into English ...

Hermann Rohr

Two fish surrounding the Chinese character fú.

Mindset Modifications to Make You a Successful Entrepreneur

Being a successful entrepreneur is not just about having money, ideas, or connections. It also involves another critical element — mindset. A weak mindset can not only hold you back from realizing the full potential of your business, but it can also block you from even taking the first steps to finding fulfillment. How to ...

Armin Auctor

An entrepreneur reading the business page.