Category: Life Advice
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In Gratitude to Medical Science: 5 Diseases That No Longer Haunt Us
There are several troubling trends in this century: the widening gap between the rich and the poor, poor governance in third-world countries, money becoming the central theme of life, and now, AI is eating up jobs. It’s hard to ignore how much suffering has crept into our daily lives. Movies are being made about the…
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Warren Buffett: The Most Spiritual Capitalist
“You can’t buy time. You can’t buy love. But you can live wisely enough to earn both.” – Warren Buffett A Different Kind of Billionaire On May 4, 2025, Warren Buffett delivered his final speech as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway at the annual shareholders meeting in Omaha. The crowd erupted in a standing ovation that…
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Life is Suffering? Buddha Might’ve Been Wrong—Or Maybe He Was Onto Something
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Life is suffering.” At first, it might not seem true. Life often feels full of fun, friendships, learning, and growth. So why did someone like Buddha say that life is suffering? Was he wrong, or are we missing something? Instead of accepting or rejecting the idea, it’s helpful to ask:…
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Why Seeking Truth Matters in Modern Life
“Truth”—the word feels intimidating, spiritual, disconnected from reality, and often reserved for philosophers or spiritual leaders. These misconceptions prevent most of us from truly understanding what “truth” means, let alone seeing it clearly. Perhaps there could be a more relatable term, but alternatives like “honesty,” “integrity,” or “rightness” have their limitations. They’re subjective and change…
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What Economic History Reveals About Human Nature: A Century of Consumer Behavior
Introduction The past century has felt like an endless economic roller coaster, with industrial booms, crushing depressions, rapid globalization, digital revolutions, and now, an AI-driven economy. But behind these dramatic shifts lies a persistent truth: we keep making the same economic mistakes, guided by optimism, fear, greed, convenience, and an insatiable desire for social status.…
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The Illusion of Being Different
Discussions on books are always fascinating. One reader finds inspiration, another sees a cautionary tale, while someone else dismisses the book entirely. This is the beauty of perspective—each person’s experiences, knowledge, and biases shape how they interpret the same piece of writing. In one such discussion, an argument emerged that stood out: The claim was…
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The Illusion of Regret and the Reality of Life
A normal life could be full of regrets—things we wish we could go back in time to fix, choices we think could have made us happier, healthier, or more successful. But is there truly a perfect life? If given a chance to erase past mistakes, would we feel liberated? If we had our dream life,…
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Live as if You are the First
I love burgers. For years, McDonald’s was my weekly indulgence. Similarly, I enjoy pizza—thin crust from Pizza Hut is my favorite. I spend hours watching documentaries and shows on Netflix and creating short films for YouTube. As a programmer, I find fulfillment in coding, weaving ideas into digital reality. My life feels full of activities—but…
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Reflecting on My 2024 Reading Journey
2024 has been a year of transformative reading for me. As I reflect on the books I explored, a common theme emerges: understanding life’s deeper meaning. Through these books, I delved into Western and Eastern philosophies, gained insights from others’ firsthand experiences, and even ventured into the realm of nature and science. The Scientific Lens:…
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Rethinking Retirement
Retirement can mean different things to different individuals. For this blog, we’ll begin with its Oxford Dictionary definition: “the act of stopping work, usually due to reaching a certain age, and the time following when this happens.” This definition implies an expectation: one works until a certain age before stepping away. But why do we…
