Truly

Some people ask me what I do in my free time. To be honest, life is busy. I work at least 40 hours a week, but I still make time to learn new things. That is why I created this blog.  I enjoy reading books and saving useful quotes. When I drive around town, I use my time to learn by listening to educational audio programs. Many people celebrate when they get their diploma or degree and say, "I'm glad that's over. Now I just want a good job. I'm done studying." But that way of thinking will only keep you average.  If you want to be successful, you must keep learning and growing. The only way to improve your life is to improve yourself. If you want to grow your organization, you must grow as a leader. If you want better children, you must become a better person. If you want others to treat you kindly, you must improve your people skills. You cannot force other people to improve. The only person you can truly improve is yourself. The amazing thing is that when you be...

Sustainable development is a way of understanding the world as a connection between the economy, society, the environment, and politics. It is also a way of thinking about what is right and fair. It helps us decide what a good society should look like one that supports well-being today and also protects the future for the next generations. If you ask economic policymakers in almost any country about the country’s main economic goal, they will usually say “economic growth.” When GDP per person increases, quality of life usually improves too. Countries with higher GDP per person are generally richer and often have better living conditions. Richer countries usually have: higher incomes and consumption, better food security, longer life expectancy, better protection from diseases and natural disasters, lower chances of violence and war. People in richer societies also tend to say they are more satisfied with their lives. By the early 2040s, the world population is expected to reach about 9...

I have been interested in politics since I left college. I graduated from high school at Phoenix Academy. After that, I attended community college, but balancing work and study did not go well, so my professor advised me to take a break from classes, and I did. Politics is a very interesting subject because it is deeply connected to how human beings naturally think and behave. People seek power, security, recognition, influence, cooperation, and sometimes self-interest. To understand politics, we must first understand human nature itself. We should not automatically be judged as good because we are young or bad because we are old. In politics, wisdom, character, competence, and judgment matter more than age. Young leaders may bring energy and new ideas, while older leaders may bring experience and stability. Neither age group is automatically superior. Every society and every human relationship involves some form of power: who influences whom, who makes decisions, and who controls reso...

  Trust is the foundation of great leadership. People need to see your competence and character. You need to understand how they experience you. Leadership has nothing to do with organizational charts and titles. Leadership has everything to do with the ability to influence people, and the only way you can influence people is if you are able to relate to people. And if you're going to relate to people, the only way is to build trust. The more trust you can develop, the more you'll be able to relate to people, influence people, and lead people. Leadership is not an easy thing. It requires a lot of personal learning and change. It is like a life transformation, similar to leaving home, finishing school, starting a career, getting married, or having a child. In fact, becoming a good leader, you must learn to think, act, and feel in new ways. You will discover new sources of satisfaction and let go of old habits that no longer help you. You will also start asking important question...

  When we look at modern society, it seems that market systems and global standards have become our new way of living. These American-style standards, supported by strong financial and military power, tend to make the world more similar and reduce the individuality of different countries. While it is good for people in all countries to share common values and morals, the result of following market principles is that wealth is becoming concentrated in the hands of a few, while more people are living in poverty. From a broader view, we are always living in a kind of "warring period." Because the modern world is similar to times of conflict in the past, we can learn many things from those who survived such periods. Although they did not have social advantages, they were neither winners nor losers during those difficult times. This is an important achievement and gives us valuable lessons about life. To live with inner richness in modern society, where the gap between rich and po...

Today, I spent time with a cup of coffee and read a shareholder letter from Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock. Given any day, some investors are worried about the high level of spending on artificial intelligence (AI). In the past, new technological changes sometimes caused market downturns. But we may not be at that point yet. One important thing is that the United States has the highest stock market participation in the world. About 60% of the population owns stocks, either directly or indirectly. This includes investments through mutual funds or retirement accounts like a 401(k) or IRA. Around the world, fewer people invest in stocks. They keep their money in bank accounts that earn little interest. They watch the economy grow but do not benefit from it as owners. In financial markets, short-term activity has a purpose. It helps markets process new information, understand risks, and decide where money should go. However, much of today’s economic anxiety comes from a deeper issue: capital...