emperor wen of han, moral character, shaping destiny, virtue, wealth

Shaping Destiny Through Character: The Ultimate Ticket to Wealth

During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han, Deng Tong was a highly favored courtier due to his high character. The Emperor was especially fond of Deng, who often accompanied him in his carriage and was even permitted to share the same sleeping quarters with him. At this time, a famous diviner named Xu Fu ...

Mikel Davis

Potted plant with a sign stuck in it that reads 'ticket to wealth.'

The Blessings of a Kind Heart: How a Merchant Went from Near-Disaster to Riches

The ancient Chinese text “I Ching” states: “A family that accumulates good deeds will have a surplus of good fortune.” This principle holds that individuals who consistently do good deeds and cultivate moral virtues will not only overcome difficulties, but will also bring blessings to their descendants. The following story is a true reflection of ...

Tatiana Denning

Woman holding a red heart cut out of construction paper.

A God-Sent Magic Coin Made a Man Rich

Not long ago in China, a young man was honest and good at math and writing. He knew how to do business well and had saved up some money. Unfortunately, bad luck followed, which made him lose all the coins he had earned. He ended up wandering the streets and destitute. One night, he was ...

Emma Lu

A few Chinese yuan coins.

Wealth and Fate: The Salt Merchant’s Ambitious Son

Some individuals amass immense wealth through hard work, talent, opportune moments, or chance. Yet while some are able to retain their wealth, others can’t. Why is this? Is it pure coincidence, or is there an underlying inevitability to it? This can be attributed to the “fortune” predestined in one’s life. Imagine if a person’s life ...

Max Lu

Vintage open chest, coins on a wooden table, and a bright light from inside the chest.

Fan Li’s Secret to Attaining Wealth in Business in Ancient China

When Goujian, the ruler of the state of Yue in ancient China, found himself trapped on Mount Kuaiji by King Fuchai of Wu, he received valuable counsel from his advisor Fan Li. Fan Li advised Goujian on how to navigate this dire situation and emphasized that in times of crisis, one must prioritize preserving one’s ...

Tatiana Denning

A mountain in China.

Recognizing Your Wealth in Life

A classic proverb goes: “You do not know how to count your blessings when you’re in the middle of a blessed life.” This saying reminds people that they should be thankful for everything they own now. No matter how hard a person’s life may be, others in the world are living harder and more complex ...

Emma Lu

Life is just a gift.

The 3 Taboos of Wealth and Status: How Behavior Shapes Your Destiny

Regardless of your status or wealth, breaking any of these three major taboos will definitely lead to disasters. In fact, causality and retribution are closely related, though they may seem to be invisible to the human eye. As an old saying goes: “Good begets good, and evil begets evil.”  You may believe that money and ...

Tatiana Denning

On the man's left is an arid landscape with deep cracks in the parched earth and a sandstorm in the distance. On his right is a beautiful expanse of lush, green grass as far as the eye can see with blue sky and a few puffy white clouds overhead.

Feng Shui Expert Reveals the Secret to Wealth and Prosperity (Part 2)

This is a two-part story; please go here for Part 1 Billionaire Li Ka-shing became the wealthiest man in Hong Kong with guidance from feng shui master Chen Lang. In the early 1990s, the Hong Kong government granted Li Ka-shing a piece of land in an excellent location in central Hong Kong, situated between the ...

Mikel Davis

An Asian businessman thankful for his blessings.