I’ve realized that preparing to host YoYo meetings is what I procrastinate on the most. Once assigned, I’d map out deadlines—when to choose a topic, draft questions, and finalize the write-up—counting backward from the posting date. Even with months to prepare, I rarely finished early. No matter how...

If life is a journey of self-realization, both beliefs and experiences play essential roles in shaping who we are and what we do. Beliefs can be tricky. They are deeply ingrained, often so fundamental to our identity that we struggle to recognize or question them. Some beliefs could relate to Jung’s...

This topic may be more relevant to U.S. politics and society. If you plan to attend the meeting, I truly appreciate it. I’d like to spend the first 10 minutes introducing some basic concepts and background to set the stage. It would be great to start on time to maximize our discussion time. Thanks! ...

In this meeting, we’ll explore a lesser-known political movement that has significantly impacted the current U.S. administration and its policies: the neo-reactionary philosophical and political movement. While this topic is inherently political, I believe we can handle it with care. Let’s approach ...

First, you may have noticed that we’re now sharing topics for our Tuesday and Saturday meetings. This is a test run for the first two weeks of February, aimed at reducing the overall workload for our host leaders and hosts. Thanks to the hosts! This is a timely and thought-provoking topic. DEI and L...

"The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F***" is still a self-help book but a bit unconventional. It doesn’t inflate your ego or inspire you with grand visions of success. Instead, it delivers the blunt truth: You are not unique, and you are not the center of the universe. Failure is the norm, and everythi...

the first video sounds like a fallacy to me. it seems meaningful but, somehow twists the meaning of "just be yourself" i would say, though i have yet to figure out how to counter the idea. It just doesn't sound right. it's like some others who misunderstand "just be yourself" as an excuse for their...

The prefix "sub-" means "under" or "below" and is often used to form words that describe something as smaller, lesser, or lower in position. It is relative to "prime" and "main" in terms of size, position, and sometimes popularity, importance, or even value. I like to think of subculture as a branch...

Can anyone truly be their authentic self in every situation? I’ve long been puzzled by the advice, “Just Be Yourself!” While countless self-help tips promote this super comforting idea, I’ve always found the concept challenging. In the first video, the speaker shared a compelling perspective: being ...

The placebo effect is defined as the brain convincing the body that a fake treatment becomes real, resulting in tangible benefits. I don’t deny that changing one’s mindset or perspective makes a significant difference—much like the placebo or nocebo effect in pharmacology. I would say that religious...

The term "FOMO" was coined in the early 2000s, but I think the concept is ancient. For each individual, the feeling might have been both innate and nurtured since birth. From a young age, we have been conditioned to “being naïve” and “being out of touch.” We unconsciously search for “compliance” and...

In the realm of self-help, advice often spans two perspectives. To succeed, there is the call for grit—the power of perseverance and resilience (as highlighted in the inspiring TED Talk, https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8?si=fSNXr6gZOIhoJGlw When people become overly obsessed with reaching a goal, their c...

we now live in an era in which if you don't watch the news, you are uninformed, and if you watch the news, you are misinformed. Well said! So, which one is more harmful—being uninformed or misinformed? :) Information has always been a double-edged sword throughout human history. When you're uninfor...

Why do we feel a sense of loss? Owning and losing something doesn’t always create the feeling of loss. I think it’s the sense of attachment that causes the feeling of loss. Many religious teachings encourage us to release attachment to avoid the pain of loss, and while that makes sense to me, attach...

This takes me back to a team-building experience about 12 years ago when I led a technical team in Silicon Valley. We were developing a decision support system, and I had to collaborate with an analytical reporting team to optimize system functionality and performance. It was an interesting work env...