Personal Growth
You Are More Than You Think
In the beloved series Blossoms Shanghai, there is a line from Uncle that strikes deep: “We are just ordinary people, working jobs and earning a …
Self-Cultivation
604 articlesPersonal Growth
Eat Your Fill: On Candor and Character
Master Chi remembers it clearly. When he was young, his approach to a meal came down to two simple, non-negotiable standards: it had to be filling, …
Wealth Wisdom
The American 'Kill Line' — A Warning for Everyone Living Abroad
The concept of the “American life kill line” has been making the rounds lately, so let me share a few thoughts — and I genuinely hope it …
Feng Shui & BaZi
Never Sit With It Alone
When you’re going through a hard time, sitting alone with your thoughts to “reflect and process” is rarely the answer. The more you …
Wealth Wisdom
If You Can, Save Yourself — Now!
Because the most exhausting thing in this world is being forced, for whatever reason, to spend your energy tangled up with a “low-cognition …
Feng Shui & BaZi
The Reason? You'll Know When You Finish Reading.
“Uncle, I feel like nothing has been going my way this year — I could even say I’ve accomplished nothing at all. It’s honestly …
Personal Growth
Stop Dwelling on It
Never keep turning a bad thing over and over in your mind. Rest up, let your emotions settle — then deal with it. The way forward will come naturally. …
Wealth Wisdom
What 'Noble Benefactor Guidance' Really Means
Master Chi wants to share a down-to-earth little story with you — and you’ll understand exactly what it means to have a noble benefactor (Gui …
Feng Shui & BaZi
The Heart of All Healing: Why Joy Is Your Greatest Medicine
The truth is, for most problems the human body faces — especially psychological ones — the best remedy is simply to bring more joy and happiness into …
Personal Growth
A Word of Warning: Think Twice Before Sending Your Child to Study in North America
As my regular readers know, I — Master Chi — lived in North America for many years, and through business, my social circle has long included …