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Ancient Wisdom: How to Avert Disaster When Life Is Going Smoothly

When life goes smoothly, it’s easy to fall into bad habits. That’s why it’s essential to keep an eye on three key behaviors that, if neglected, can quickly steer you toward disaster. During times of prosperity and calm, it’s not just a good idea, but it’s essential to stay vigilant, for it’s in these peaceful ...

Tatiana Denning

Group of people in business attire standing outside an office building all giving a 'thumbs-up.'

The Virtuous Prime Minister Fan Chunren

Fan Chunren was the second son of the renowned Northern Song statesman Fan Zhongyan. As prime minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, Fan Chunren had a peculiar habit. Whenever he finished his work at the government office, he would change into simple, plain clothing as a part of his daily routine. From his youth to ...

Tatiana Denning

A statue of Fan Chunren.

Why Is Public Napping a Sign of Diligence in Japan?

Public napping may offer a quick rest and rejuvenation in today’s fast-paced world, where long working hours and productivity are often prioritized. However, a unique cultural phenomenon in Japan challenges the traditional notion of public napping. Embraced as a sign of diligence, public napping in Japan has garnered attention for its potential to enhance productivity ...

Viena Abdon

Napping at work in Japan.

Transforming King Wen of Chu Into a Powerful Leader

Many stories were passed down from the Spring and Autumn Period of the Zhou Dynasty (770-476 B.C). One of the most famous stories was about Bian He offering a piece of precious jade to the King. After offering the jade unsuccessfully to the first two kings, the third, King Wen of Chu (689-677 B.C.) finally ...

Emma Lu

A silk painting of figures of a dragon and phoenix during the Warring States Period in the Hunan Provincial Museum.

How Diligence and Kindness Shape Lives

The diligence of Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci was an outstanding painter in Italy during the European Renaissance. He loved painting from childhood, and his father sent him to Florence, to a famous painter, to learn art. The teacher taught him to paint eggs in the first class to teach him diligence. He drew one ...

Helen London

A woman running at sunset.

5 Things You Can Do to Change Your Future

Many of us wish we had been born into a rich family, or that our life would run more smoothly more often. Well, you can’t change the family you were born into, nor is good luck granted simply by wishing for it, but there are wats to change your future and improve the life you ...

Nspirement Staff

A sunset with clouds.