“Work hard, play hard” was probably the most damaging motto I once believed in. This assumes that work requires serious dedication, and...

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I was lying down on a hospital bed, feeling a little dizzy and nauseous from the anesthesia. I could hear the busy footsteps of the...

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I just turned forty. My almost six year old can’t wait to turn six soon, and hence thinks turning forty must be most amazing. Learning...

Rejection is hard. Period. It doesn’t matter whether it’s for personal or professional circumstances, or for young or old. It is just...

There is nothing like a near death experience that makes you appreciate life. In a historic CA rainstorm night, our family of four was on...

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I’ve always been busy. I like being productive and thought being busy was necessary to be that. After all, didn’t all high performers...

Sally Schmitt’s the pioneer of the California cuisine that focuses on fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. By opening French Laundry...

I always knew that giving is important. Giving made me feel like I made a meaningful impact to those in need. In fact, ‘giving is...