Author Archives: Raymond Yung

A few friends of mine have reached the age of “seasoned” professionals (we won’t mention names and please don’t ask neither :>) and the subject of how to add value to the company/team made of younger people and co-exist with them peacefully has become a common topic. I believe I blogged on a related subject […]

Sometimes insights arrive at a time and place least expected. I was browsing through a French magazine while waiting for the Eurostar door to open at the London train station on my return trip from Paris to London last week. An interview of the famous actress Isabelle Adjani caught my attention. Her new movie has […]

I had a coffee with a friend of mine today and the subject of favoritism was brought up. The question is how to deal with favoritism when you were not the recipient in particular it was a “favor” you were hoping for. The key points are: #1) Be happy (genuinely) for the person who has […]

From the Action Calendar created by www.actionforhappiness.org: My selection for last week: * Turn off your phone and give people your full attention. * Look for the good side in everyone you meet today. * Give away a book that you found inspiring or helpful. * Start friendly conversations with people you don’t know.

From the Action Calendar created by www.actionforhappiness.org: My selection for the fourth week in Aug: * Be kind to yourself as you can be kinder to others. * When you buy one and get one free, give the extra item away * Try to bring a smile to as many people as possible today * […]

From the Action Calendar created by www.actionforhappiness.org: My selection for the third week in Aug: * Notice when someone is down and try to brighten their day. * Show support for a cause that doesn’t affect you directly. * Today do something to make life easier for someone else. * Tell a young person something […]

I received a calendar called Action Calendar created by www.actionforhappiness.org. There is one suggestion each day for the entire August on the calendar. I found some of them quite insightful. My selection for the first 2 weeks in Aug: * Leave a positive note for someone else to find. * Treat everyone you interact with […]

The final 4 good advice from Professor Stanislas Dehaene of the College de France is listed below: 7) Nourish your brain: Add daily portion of vegetables in your diet which is important for your health including your brain. 8) Learn a foreign language: Learn a new language helps to reinforce your brain to exercise and […]

Well, there is no better thing to do than writing my blog when one is stuck at the Eurostar without knowing how long the delay will be. Apparently, there is a flaw with the communication system, so no announcement can be made. My advice is: 1) Avoid getting “worked up” (in particular when other passengers […]

The next 3 sound advice from Professor Stanislas Dehaene of the College de France is listed below: 4) Coding: Not strictly in the sense of computer programming, but with reference to systems and structures. For children, it includes understanding of numbers, categorization and perception of objects. 5) Sleep: It is important for young children to […]