-A Twin Story About Intuition, Attention, and Missed Boundaries I applied the ideas I encountered in Think Clearly to my own child in the previous post. This time, I found myself applying the same questions to a different situation-one involving a close friend’s twin children whom I met recently.They are twins, born only a minuteContinueContinue reading “Applying Think Clearly to a Pair of Twins”
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Reading Think Clearly Through a Child
-I Haven’t Finished the Book Yet, but I’ve Already Started Seeing Differently I haven’t finished this book. In fact, I’ve only read a few chapters.But I keep closing it-not because it’s confusing,but because my thoughts keep running ahead of the pages.The English edition is titled Think Clearly:Eight Simple Rules to Succeed in the Data AgeContinueContinue reading “Reading Think Clearly Through a Child”
[The Woman Who Asks] Why I Stopped Prompting AI and Started Questioning Myself
Today, I want to share a personal journey of why I stopped prompting AI and started questioning myself to find a deeper sense of self. I asked ChatGPT to summarize two book: ‘Giant Steps’ by Tony Robbins and ‘Global AI Trends’ by Choi Jae-Bung. I noticed striking parallel between a key point from the firstContinueContinue reading “[The Woman Who Asks] Why I Stopped Prompting AI and Started Questioning Myself”
True Excellence Never Needs to Look Down on Others: Why Gratitude is Not a Permission Slip for Humiliation
The Trap of “Toxic Help” I once received significant help from someone, and my gratitude for that support remains sincere. However, at some point, that help began to function as a moral shield – a justification for harsh words, contempt, and humiliation.This led me to a vital realization : Does helping someone grant the rightContinueContinue reading “True Excellence Never Needs to Look Down on Others: Why Gratitude is Not a Permission Slip for Humiliation”
When kids Say ‘I don’t know,’ : 3 Reasons and Solution (You must Read)
The Dilemma of Teaching English in the Age of AI I have taught English for a long time. And lately, I find myself stuck in a dilemma I never expected.I no longer know how I am supposed to teach English.Writing is important. Reading and summarizing texts is important. Being able to express one’s thoughts clearlyContinueContinue reading “When kids Say ‘I don’t know,’ : 3 Reasons and Solution (You must Read)”
[Part 2] The Power of the Pause: Why “Honest Thinking” is the Ultimate AI Controller
Honest Thinking” is the Ultimate AI Controller In my previous post, I shared how my son Hwi’s “eccentric” ideas are actually brilliant survival strategies for the AI era. Today, I want to delve deeper into a specific trait that I once viewed as a hurdle, but now realize is his greatest superpower: The inability toContinueContinue reading “[Part 2] The Power of the Pause: Why “Honest Thinking” is the Ultimate AI Controller”
[Part 1] “Strange” or “Unique”? : The Secret Survival Strategy for the AI Era
The world constantly pressure children to be ‘standard’. We are expected to act like everyone else, reach milestones at a set pace, and stay within the safe boundaries of ‘normalcy.’ However, today I want to share the story of my son, Hwi, who was once labeled as ‘strange’ and talk about the true value ofContinueContinue reading “[Part 1] “Strange” or “Unique”? : The Secret Survival Strategy for the AI Era”
Stop Saying AI Will Replace You. (Unless You Are Lazy)
The “Easy Money” Lie Scroll through Instagram or YouTube, and you’ll see the same lie everywhere: “Let AI do all the work. You just sit back and make money.” Complete nonsense. If you think AI is a magic wand that does everything while you sleep, you are missing the point. I use AI every singleContinueContinue reading “Stop Saying AI Will Replace You. (Unless You Are Lazy)”
Beyond “The Secret”: Finding My Directional Hope in the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse
The Power of Manifestation: I Am a Witness to “The Secret” Most of you have likely read The Secret. While some dismiss it as mere “positive thinking,” I stand before you as a living witness to the power of manifestation. My journey to studying in the United States and the path to my marriage—the mostContinueContinue reading “Beyond “The Secret”: Finding My Directional Hope in the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse”
💡I Am Someone Who Needs to See Hope in Order to Endure
I used to think this was a weakness.If hope disappeared, I felt like I couldn’t breathe.I told myself:Why can’t I just endure like everyone else?Why do I need reassurance?Now I know the problem wasn’t hope itself.It was how I defined it.For me, hope is not optimism.It’s not positive thinking or “Everything will be fine.”Hope, forContinueContinue reading “💡I Am Someone Who Needs to See Hope in Order to Endure”