Every morning after my quiet time, I read Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller. He shared a story about the time when J. R. R. Tolkien had a hard time completing the manuscript of Lord of The Rings. One morning, Tolkien woke up with a short story, and wrote it with the title: "Leaf by … Continue reading Whatever Your Work, You Need To Know This
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The State of Humankind
As Nietzsche put it, if you have a why to live, you can bear almost any how. A meaningful life can be extremely satisfying even in the midst of hardship, whereas a meaningless life is a terrible ordeal no matter how comfortable it is. Some parts are controversial for me. Some parts that made me … Continue reading The State of Humankind
Called To Create
"Prayer is my way of going to the Lord and admitting I am not in control. He is. And that gives me rest." "Create in a way that our work can never be confused as a mere job. Create in a way that clearly conveys to ourselves and the world that we work sacrificially for … Continue reading Called To Create
Give and Take
I read this as a recommendation from a mentor. This book is a great help as I made important decisions this year. There are three main types of reciprocity styles: Takers and Givers: Takers believe the world is a competitive, dog-eat-dog place. They believe in succeeding by being better than others. They feel like they’re in constant … Continue reading Give and Take
All The Places To Go
A lot of times life will give us many roads to choose from. It is not always clear where you are going. In those days that I face similar situation, I make sure to settle myself down first and cancel all the noises in my head, talk to – God, my wife, mentors, friends, and … Continue reading All The Places To Go