I've never really thought deeply about cooking. I haven't lived with a great passion for food. It's probably because I haven't found the time or the leisure to do so. I'm not particularly interested in preparing or cooking food. No matter where I am, I don't cook or even grill meat. Not only am I not interested, but I'm also not skilled at it.   Every year, my high school friends and I go on a t..

We’ve been taught to do everything with diligence—study diligently, work diligently, and even play diligently(play with wholeheartedly). We believe that living with effort leads to success, leaves no regrets, and earns us the rewards of our hard work. But what exactly does it mean to be diligent? Intuitively, it seems to mean not being lazy, fully immersing ourselves, and giving all our strength..

It's been a month since I started my blog without telling anyone.  First, I want to congratulate myself for consistently posting for a whole month.  As I approach fifty, various anxieties have emerged, prompting me to reflect on my life.  I wanted to live differently from my past, and to do so, I needed to reassess my values.  This blog was started with that intention.  By writing down my though..

The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing. A few days ago, South Korea won gold medals in both the men's and women's team archery events. The women's team achieved a remarkable 10th consecutive victory, while the men's team secured their third consecutive gold. While we naturally expect to win gold in archery, the actual skill difference between our athletes and those from other countries seems ..

Can I see this through to the end? Do I have the potential to succeed?  "No! You can’t do it! You’ll never make it! So give up and find another path. Look around! There are so many people more talented than you. What you’re doing now is a waste of time!" "That’s not true. You can do it! You’ve only just started. Everyone is clumsy at first. If you just persevere and don’t give up, you’ll eventua..

Study is a talent. Just as talent is crucial in art, music, and sports, it is also essential in studying. However, studying is also about effort. It is nearly impossible to excel in studying without putting in the effort (though there are a few people who do well with little effort). So, which is more important in studying, talent or effort? In fact, this is the wrong question. The answer depend..