Jan 18, 2021Member-onlyThe Wheel of LifeHow to think about your visions, goals, and strategies in 6 different life areas — I wonder about this question a lot. While we spend most of our time at work, there is more of life than that. Being aware of different areas of life gives us a few advantages. First, it enables a more balanced life. Without knowing different areas of life, it’s easy…Self Improvement8 min readSelf Improvement8 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Jul 26, 2020Member-onlyHow to People Like Tim Cook, Oprah Winfrey, and Michelle Obama Wake Up Early8 Simple Steps to Wake Up Early in the Morning — Waking up can be one of the most difficult and dreadful parts of the day for many people. However, rising early is the key to success for some of the most successful people in business, sports, and art. People like Tim Cook, Oprah Winfrey, and Michelle Obama have been known…Morning6 min readMorning6 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·Apr 23, 2019Member-onlyThe Untold Leverage of Time (and One Simple Call-to-Action)“What if I took action last year…” Did you ever feel this way? Whether it’s to negotiate for a promotion, ask the girl or guy out, or start a side hustle. Keep your answer to yourself for now. We’ll talk about it later. Life is a game of leverage —…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Mar 19, 2018Member-onlyThree Steps of Personal GrowthFind Yourself, Find the Way, Find the Truth — Personal growth is a journey that never ends because we can always strive to become a better version of ourselves regardless of how great we already are. The desire to improve ourselves has been embedded in our genes since the day we were born. We all want to get better…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Mar 5, 2018Member-onlyHow understanding Newton’s Laws of Motion Can Transform Your ProductivityThe Inseparable Relationship between Physics & Productivity — In 1642, a small child name Isaac Newton was born prematurely three months after his father passed away. When Newton was three, his mother left him in the care of his grandmother to remarry and live with her new husband. The young Isaac disliked his step-father and resented his mother…Physics6 min readPhysics6 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Nov 29, 2017Member-onlyWill Smith on Building a WallThe Underrated Power of Tiny Action — Note: This story was first published in DeanYeong.com I first heard about Will Smith from a movie “The Pursuit of Happyness.” Without knowing much about him, I admired his acting skills and the character he was playing in the film, Chris Gardner. Will Smith is an American actor, producer, rapper…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Nov 22, 2017Member-onlyWe’re Not Good at Making DecisionsEven if we think otherwise — Note: This story was first published in DeanYeong.com A couple of years ago, we (my business partner and I) were losing money every day running our company. I was thinking about giving up and moving on, but there was always a voice in my mind: “You’ve come this far, and…Life Lessons7 min readLife Lessons7 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Nov 15, 2017Member-only59-Minute Morning RoutineFor creatives and entrepreneurs — Note: This story was first published in DeanYeong.com Our energy level is at its peak in the first 60 to 90 minutes of the day. During this time, our body and mind are energized and refreshed by a good night’s sleep. …Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Nov 8, 2017Member-onlyBe Good vs Get BetterHow thinking of your goals differently improves performance — Note: This story was first published in DeanYeong.com I have talked about building routines and habits a lot. They are indeed the hidden foundation that shapes our life. …Psychology6 min readPsychology6 min read
Published in Dean’s Notes·Nov 1, 2017Member-onlyHow to Win Every Single DayHint: It’s not “do more” — Note: This story was first published in DeanYeong.com While the world is constantly urging us to achieve bigger things, do more, and hustle harder, it can feel as if we are literally chasing after tomorrow. …Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
