My Failures in My 20s and What I Learned from Them

I have never shared these stories before.  Perhaps it’s because it took me 20+ years to realize that I do not need to be ashamed of my “failures.”  Each one taught me something and in reality ended up working out better for me.  🙂  When they happened however, they were devastating to me and especially to my ego. ...  read more

I Have Always Been “Lucky” – Here is How You Can Be Too

As I look back on 2021, I told Hubby we have been very lucky in our life and at my work.   He said “Lei, we make our luck.”  I said “I know, but what does that really mean?”  I always believed in it but had trouble explaining it to others.   Luck is after all based on random chance, right? ...  read more

Happy Thanksgiving – “I am Grateful for Happiness”

Happy Thanksgiving !  What a year it has been.  I am grateful for your support, questions and comments throughout the year.  I hope you are taking some time to enjoy this Thanksgiving with your loved ones and friends.

I also wanted to share this sweet
essay my 9 year old wrote last week.  She is learning the basics of how to create an essay.  It is simple but also cute and pure.  It reminds me and hopefully all of you to enjoy the simple things in life as well. ...  read more

Why It’s Important to Become a Time Billionaire?

time billionaire

Did you know we only have about 4000 weeks of time in our life?   While the traditional definition of success always focused on money, status, and possessions, it’s a lie.   The only thing that is truly limited in life is time.  It doesn’t matter how rich and powerful a person is.  That person also only has 4000 weeks just like you and I. ...  read more

How to Work Smart – Take Action, Self-Promote, and Network

Success is about working smart instead of working hard.  This is not a new concept.   I wrote about it back in 2010 when I first started this blog.  I talked about my learning at my first job at McKinsey – how I learned the hard way that hard work didn’t guarantee success. 

What Does Work Smart Mean?

There seems to be a lot of definitions out there. ...  read more

Self Confidence, Communication Tips, & How to Get to the Next Level

Last month, we had a great group coaching call on self confidence, how to become a better communicator, and how to get to the next level – a senior individual contributor.   Become a soft skills gym member today to get your questions answered in these monthly group coaching call.

Below is the first 9 minutes of this coaching call.   The full 54 minute call can be found inside the Soft Skills Gym, once you become a member. ...  read more