Building a vocabulary in Mandarin can be challenging. What takes so long to remember by rote is so easily forgotten. But there is help. When learning Chinese characters, working with vocabulary lists a certain way can help you remember the words more quickly. If you have ever tried cramming a list of words for an […]
The difference between learning in school and real life:• In school- learn a lesson first then take a test.• In real-life- encounter tests (and failure) everyday, then learn the lesson from it. I hit the big 3-0 this past May. Reaching my first milestone decade in the school of real-life led me to reflect. I […]
The seesaw is a favorite in the playground. On a seesaw, a child can use his own body weight to lift someone else heavier. Simply, the seesaw is a lever that gives its user the ability to use his own force to magnify the output. The idea of leverage in personal finance is a double-edged […]
It’s almost 6 p.m., the time my parents come home from the store. I hear their distinct footsteps coming closer. And just as they were about to turn the corner… “Bulaga!” I’d shout. My parents would have a good laugh. A nice end to another tough day. People say children bring families together and I […]