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Mind Spark #30 - Remember the Underdog
Inspired by a line under Tiny Thoughts Section of Brain Food : “When people feel like you deserve more than you have, they'll go out of their way to help you. But the minute you forget you were once the underdog, they'll root against you.” It made me think about how success changes both how others see us and how we see ourselves. When we are still working our way up, people often want to help. They notice our determination, our hard work, and sometimes see their own struggle
Shujian Zhang
Oct 262 min read


Mind Spark #29 - Lifelong Learning: A Spark from an Unexpected Book
Inspired by a book found unexpectedly on my children’s bookshelf. The other evening, while reading with my four-year-old daughter, I came across something unexpected. When she went to get a drink, I started browsing through the bookshelf filled with my children’s books. Among the colorful covers, one title caught my eye: Success: The Psychology of Achievement by Deborah Olson, published by DK. At first, I thought it was a children’s book because of its clean design, thick pa
Shujian Zhang
Oct 242 min read


Mind Spark #24 - Small Stuff Is Where the Magic Happens
Inspired by a LinkedIn post by Steven Bartlett after being interviewed by Jimmy Fallon. Here is what Steven said: "You absolutely...
Shujian Zhang
Sep 172 min read


Mind Spark #22 - Think Fast, Talk Smart: A Podcast for Better Communication
Effective communication is essential in every aspect of life, whether at work or at home. Being able to convey our message effectively,...
Shujian Zhang
Aug 302 min read


Mind Spark #20 - Letting Go Is Not Giving Up: A Personal Reflection on the Heart Sutra
Have you ever held onto something so tightly, a goal, an idea, a relationship, or an outcome, that when things didn’t turn out the way...
Shujian Zhang
Aug 42 min read


Turning Disagreements into Dialogue: Notes from Bits and Pieces
This post was inspired by an article published in Bits and Pieces (The Economic Press), which Dale Carnegie cited in his classic book...
Shujian Zhang
Jul 194 min read


Mind Spark #18 - Why One Day-End Note from 2008 Still Matters Today
Last night, I found a small piece of paper tucked inside an old notebook while searching for a document. It was a brief journal entry I...
Shujian Zhang
Jul 162 min read


Mind Spark #15 - Redefining Mentorship in the Digital Age
Reflecting on a speaker’s powerful mentorship journey " Not all mentors have faces or titles; some guide us quietly through their words...
Shujian Zhang
Jun 82 min read


Mind Spark #13 - The 5:1 Rule: Unlocking the Quiet Power of Listening
Inspired by the book "Rich Kids: How to Raise Our Children to Be Happy and Successful in Life" by Tom Corley. “ Life is about rising...
Shujian Zhang
May 252 min read


Mind Spark #11 - Writing to Think, Share, and Grow
Reflections on why I write on ShujianZhangInsights. “ Writing is formalized thinking." Why writing? Writing has become one of my most...
Shujian Zhang
May 112 min read


Mind Spark #4 - Be the Magnet: Attracting Opportunities Through Who You Become
Inspired by the book "How to Live an Extraordinary Life" by Anthony Pompliano “Magnets attract opportunities..It is a much better...
Shujian Zhang
Apr 142 min read


Welcome to ShujianZhangInsights!
Hello, and welcome to my website! I am thrilled to have you here as part of this exploration, learning, and growth journey. This platform...
Shujian Zhang
Jan 114 min read
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