Mike shares a story that shocked the entire family and explores disciplinary action as a parent. --- Questions Worth Asking: When/if you become a parent, how would you approach disciplinary action? Do you think spanking your child helps? What disciplinary action methods have you found effective (based on personal experience or observation)? How do you measure success when it comes to disciplinary action? To see photos of the family's mastermind criminal, you can check out the instagram account h...
Jul 18, 2023•14 min•Ep. 20
After nearly a year, Mike returns to share an update on what's happening in his life – career, passions, milestones, learnings, and what's in store for the future. --- Questions Worth Asking: Do you avoid or embrace change? How do you know if you are focusing your time, energy, and resources on the right career? Have you ever reconsidered doing something else? Are you investing in the things that make you happy? Where (or who) do you go to – to seek inspiration? For more details about Mike's car...
Jun 19, 2023•12 min•Ep. 19
Questions Worth Asking: Is there a fictitious work out there you are interested in? Is there a marketplace to support that subject matter? If so, you may have a new hobby to explore. If you are passionate about that fictitious content, do you think physical copies or objects that are affiliated with that content can be valuable over time? Let's say you are collecting physical items. How are you ensuring they remain in pristine condition? Are there services out there that can help you keep your i...
Aug 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 18
Questions Worth Asking: What nuggets of wisdom did you learn or start inquiring about after watching / reading the LOTR trilogy? When bad things happen, do you believe that is part of some master plan? Whether you do or not, how do you make sense of what to do going forward? Think about a journey or mission you are thinking of starting or maybe one that you recently completed. Do you expect to change from such experiences? What are you hoping will happen? Music: "Forgotten Road" by Moments; "Rev...
Jun 24, 2022•14 min•Ep. 17
Questions Worth Asking: What is something that you don't enjoy doing but you know it's very beneficial for you? What if you had the best resources, the time and flexibility, and the best support network to to run a marathon? Would you consider trying it out? What areas in your life do you think can focus on to enhance your health mentally and physically? Music: "Days Gone By" by Alsever Lake; "4am" by OHSNAPITSBWAY; and "Far Away" by Lunareh Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya...
May 16, 2022•12 min•Ep. 16
Questions Worth Asking: What are your thoughts on divorces? Do you have an analogy to what divorces are like? When are ways you can help friends going through a divorce? Do you have any restrictions in how you help them? What are ways to ensure your relationship is healthy? How do you maintain a strong foundation to your relationship? Music: "Lifting" by Dream Tonic and "The Reckoning" by Kurtis Parks Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya...
Apr 20, 2022•8 min•Ep. 15
Questions Worth Asking: Name a person who has had life-changing ripple effects on you or your loved ones. What is your relationship with them today? Do you believe in the the possibility that even the most distant and challenging loved ones can change for the better? How long are you willing to wait and embrace that moment? When was the last time you clearly expressed your love and appreciation for a loved one? Is there someone out there that can use encouragement, specifically from you? Mike's ...
Apr 11, 2022•10 min•Ep. 14
Questions Worth Asking: What do you do to prepare for an important presentation, email, blog, or letter? What do you do when you have writer's block or don't know how to start a draft? If you were to announce your departure from a company, how would do it? Read and follow Mike's LinkedIn announcement here . Music: "Nocturnal" by Stephen Keech, "A Better World" by Shimmer, and "Emotion Flows" by Louis Lion. Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya...
Apr 04, 2022•14 min•Ep. 13
Questions Worth Asking: Is small talk a burden or an opportunity for you? What are some of the things that irritate you about small talk? Can you describe a time when something wonderful happened from small talk? What are ways that help you initiate and navigate through small talk? Who is the best role model or practitioner you know who excels at small talk? Video of Poh Poh meeting the twins for the very first time (time stamp begins at 4:12). Thank you, Roo (my brother-in-law), for capturing o...
Mar 30, 2022•16 min•Ep. 12
To get glimpse of Momo's life, please click on his instagram page here . Questions Worth Asking: When can the art of persuasion be useful for you? When was the last time you successfully convinced someone to change their beliefs or do what you suggested? What are the most effective methods and approaches that you tend to use to persuade another person? When a person refuses to be persuaded by you, what do you do next? Music: "Blue Heart" by Elision, "Revealing Breakthrough" by Cody Martin, and "...
Mar 22, 2022•13 min•Ep. 11
Questions Worth Asking : What will we be doing the exact moment when crisis, terrible news, disaster, or imminent death finds us? Will you let fear, misery, and hopelessness dominate your mind for "What If?" doomsday scenarios? What can we be doing or experiencing in our lives that could be considered "human" or "sensible?" How would you like to spend your final moments and with who? --- Music: "I'll be with you" by Moments Cover art by Irasutoya...
Mar 14, 2022•8 min•Ep. 10
Much of my research and reasoning about the crisis in Ukraine is sourced from Professor Mearsheimer's lecture at the University of Chicago and this explanation from RealLifeLore . Questions Worth Asking: Who is to blame for the crisis in Ukraine? Hint: It's not all because of Putin. What are the core stake interests of Russia and how does NATO's relationship with Ukraine threaten those factors? Who is suffering from this crisis? What can we do to help those in need? --- Music: "The Long Road Hom...
Mar 08, 2022•11 min•Ep. 9
Questions Worth Asking: Have you considered online dating? Do you think there is a chance you can find (or be found by) the Love of Your Life online? If you're up for online dating, what information and photos are there about you from a Google search? Make sure it looks good! What are you willing to do to woo this potential interest? Are those sacrifices / gestures worthwhile and meaningful? Or simply expensive yet shallow? Should you use a meal coupon card for a first-time date? hah! — Music: “...
Mar 01, 2022•14 min•Ep. 8
Questions Worth Asking: What do you want to be known for? What are things about yourself that you cannot change? What are things about yourself that you CAN change? Does your physical appearance inform people as to who you are? Is this the perception you want people to have of you? How do you make people feel when you are around them? How do you think people talk about you when you're not around? What are your personal values? What are you passionate about? If you are struggling with any of thes...
Feb 22, 2022•20 min•Ep. 7
Questions Worth Asking: How do you identify as a Chinese American (or if you're not Chinese or American, how do you define your ethnicity and nationality)? If you were competing in the Olympics and lived most of your life in America, would you compete for the USA or your ancestors' home country? Can you identify with America's history (or if you're not in America, the history of the country you live in)? Does this country's history have a direct influence on who you are today? What does loyalty ...
Feb 14, 2022•18 min•Ep. 6
Questions Worth Asking: When someone asks you, "Who are you, and what do you do?", how would you respond? How do you explain who you are beyond expressing your name? When you are working, what do you love about your career? What do you not like about your career? And what drives you bonkers about this career? Answer these questions at least once a year and see if these factors have changed over time, especially as you grow and build up your skills and knowledge. What values and lifestyle are you...
Feb 07, 2022•15 min•Ep. 5
Questions Worth Asking: When you meet or live with the Love of Your Life, what particular things are you willing to sacrifice for his/her benefit? While you reflect on certain sacrifices or compromises on your part, have you considered what your partner has already given up to make your life better? Name two to three to yourself and appreciate the effort and express to him/her how much you respect him/her for such thoughtfulness. When you are with someone, does he/she make you laugh frequently? ...
Jan 31, 2022•11 min•Ep. 4
Big thank you to my wife who captured this precious moment (click to see photo) when the twins and I finished the last book of Harry Potter. Questions Worth Asking: What stories have you read / seen/ heard that make you reflect on your childhood? Regarding these stories that make you think about your past and knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently? When you think about your biggest regrets, does that experience drive or influence who you are today? If not, should it? Mus...
Jan 24, 2022•12 min•Ep. 3
Questions Worth Asking: Why do people pursue New Year's Resolutions? Why do New Year's Resolutions often fail? Why is it important to have an Objective? Why is it important to have Key Results? What is an OKR that I should pursue this year? Additional Resource: Mike's 2022 Marathon Training Plan Music: "Our Imperfect Place" by Adrian Walther, "Orbital Anomaly" by Cody Martin, "The Here & Now" by Memory Theory. Cover Art by Irasutoya...
Jan 17, 2022•16 min•Ep. 2
Questions Worth Asking: What was the good, the bad, and the ugly for you this year? Even if you have a job you find worthwhile, would a 3-hour commute be worth it? What's your limit when it comes to commute time? When people are hurting, are you actively helping them with empathy? Or do you not have any energy or love within yourself to love others? Are you on good terms with those closest to you? If not, have you considered making amends or being gracious (especially in light of so many folks l...
Jan 10, 2022•10 min•Ep. 1
Questions Worth Asking: Who can you turn to when you're in that season where you find yourself hurting, feeling lost, bored, or worse, apathetic about life and people? Who encourages, inspires and equips me to make each day count? Music: "Like an Angel" by Adrian Walther Cover Art by Irasutoya
Jan 09, 2022•4 min
