To make it easier to reference all 40 of the Daily Challenges presented in my 40-Day Korean Speaking Challenge eBook, I’ve collected them all here (work in progress): Week 1: The Keys to Korean Gather your resources and share them.Continue reading 40-Days ALL Challenges
Here’s Where to Find Hangul Fonts and a Look at Why There Aren’t More of Them
For a long time as a graphic designer, I’ve asked myself: Why aren’t there more cool Hangul fonts? Where can I FIND Hangul fonts? You know, when you start a new design project, one of the most interesting things toContinue reading Here’s Where to Find Hangul Fonts and a Look at Why There Aren’t More of Them
Yoo Byeong-Eon’s “Golden Connections” may include JYP Entertainment and several Ambassadors
I’m honestly a little surprised that I haven’t seen more on this – both in English and Korean. In all fairness, it’s likely that many of Yoo’s contacts had no knowledge of the deep and tangled inner dealings of hisContinue reading Yoo Byeong-Eon’s “Golden Connections” may include JYP Entertainment and several Ambassadors
Falling Down the Rabbit Hole in Search of Korea’s Most Wanted Man
You take the BLUE pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill, you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the Rabbit Hole goes.Continue reading Falling Down the Rabbit Hole in Search of Korea’s Most Wanted Man
Give Yourself Some (More) Time, for Everything Worth Doing Requires It
In my May 2014 review, I talked about how I was in a funk for the majority of the month. That doesn’t mean I was unaccomplished, just much less so than I’m used to, and much less than I’d plannedContinue reading Give Yourself Some (More) Time, for Everything Worth Doing Requires It
May 2014 in Review – A Depressing, Character-Building Month of Perseverance
May was the worst month I’ve had in a long time. I was down in the dumps nearly the entire month. My energy was low, enthusiasm was low, and drive was very low. My attitude was primarily negative, full ofContinue reading May 2014 in Review – A Depressing, Character-Building Month of Perseverance
Tough Guy, Eh? Show Your Grit with These Korean Expressions (#15)
CAUTION: The following expressions are considered “fighting words” and shouldn’t be used lightly. Tough Guy, Eh? Korea is a relatively safe country. There is not a lot of physical violence, but there does tend to be a good deal ofContinue reading Tough Guy, Eh? Show Your Grit with These Korean Expressions (#15)
Stories Describe Numerous Character Types in Korea – Which One Are You? (Expressions #14)
As always, click any of the images to be taken to the page with the story on our Tumblr site. Here are the basic types: MIA (someone who’s always “Missing In Action”) A rascal who’s bad to his parents AContinue reading Stories Describe Numerous Character Types in Korea – Which One Are You? (Expressions #14)
April 2014 In Review
In April, I read both of Darren Hardy’s Success books: The Compound Effect and Living Your Best Year Ever. Thanks to some of the advice from these books (as well as some I’ve read in David Allen’s Getting Things Done), I’ve determined thatContinue reading April 2014 In Review
Auction.co.kr Plays with Animals and Korean in New Commercials
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVma-_gK07U Original (animal spellings) 불편한 쇼핑왕국 Uncomfortable Shopping Kingdom 쥐: 불편하쥐 Mouse: Uncomfortable Mouse 개: 귀찮개… Dog: Annoying Dog… 지렁이: 짜증나지렁~~ Worm: Crappy Worm~~ 양: 이게 다 뭐양? Sheep: What is all this Sheep? 돼지: 해도 해도 안 돼지 Pig:Continue reading Auction.co.kr Plays with Animals and Korean in New Commercials
Take Your Goal and Persevere WAY BEYOND “Normal” to Succeed
Perseverance. How many people wish this post didn’t start with that word? Perseverance is a lot like eating your vegetables. It’s something we all know we need, but not necessarily something we all want to do. Perseverance is a lotContinue reading Take Your Goal and Persevere WAY BEYOND “Normal” to Succeed
Expressions #13 – Just a Bunch of Idiots
Just a bunch of idiots. Which ones are they? The guy who just “can’t remember” any of the terrible things he’s done. The guy who toots his own horn. The idiotic leader. The people who insist on doing things “byContinue reading Expressions #13 – Just a Bunch of Idiots
Sewol Tragedy: Translated “Word of Apology” from the Operating Company + Investigations
The above image and message were posted on the homepage of the Sewol operating company ChongHaeJin Shipping. The entire website is “dead” (no links) except for this message. 사죄의 말씀 (Word of Apology) 이번 세월호 좌초 사고로 고귀한 생명을 잃은Continue reading Sewol Tragedy: Translated “Word of Apology” from the Operating Company + Investigations
Who are you? Korean Expressions #12 describe (negative) character qualities
Have you ever met any of these people? The guy at work who’s getting fired and is determined to get you fired too. The guy who could sell water to a well. A bricked iPad, game system, or computer (orContinue reading Who are you? Korean Expressions #12 describe (negative) character qualities
Until Your SHOULDS Become MUSTS, You’re Doomed to Walk the Road of Average
If you want to know the difference in people’s lives, it all comes down to: what are the things in your life that are “MUSTS” versus “SHOULDS”? — Anthony Robbins Should Recently, I listened to an interview with Anthony RobbinsContinue reading Until Your SHOULDS Become MUSTS, You’re Doomed to Walk the Road of Average
Need to fill out a Korean Resume? Here’s everything you need to know (in Korean).
One of our readers recently asked me to find out everything I could about Korean resumes because she needs to fill one out. So I did. Here’s some great info to get you started: Best Search Term: 이력서 작성방법 (HowContinue reading Need to fill out a Korean Resume? Here’s everything you need to know (in Korean).
In the Habit Management Triangle, Reducing Scope is More Important than Modifying Schedule
In this series of posts, we’ve already talked about: The Difference between Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation My Personal Habit Creation Experimentation How to Create Habits by Understanding Triggers and Rewards How to Understand Will Power and Make it Stronger TheContinue reading In the Habit Management Triangle, Reducing Scope is More Important than Modifying Schedule
Expressions #11 – Bugs and Old People
Of the expressions today, my favorites are: Number 2: Tree climbing Number 6: Farting Presidents Number 9: Proud Conservatives Number 10: Ajummas #2: Tree climbing Whenever I see something that tells me “You can’t” I immediately think “I will!” IContinue reading Expressions #11 – Bugs and Old People
A Look Back at my Progress in March
After doing a bit of research into Habit formation and Intrinsic Motivation, I’ve decided to do a bit of experimentation on myself to see if I can’t Create some great long-lasting Habits and get rid of some others that aren’tContinue reading A Look Back at my Progress in March
First Look: Images from April 1 Avengers 2 Gangnam Shoot!
APRIL 1, GANGNAM, Seoul, Korea – Filming for Avengers 2 is underway in Seoul, Korea for the first two weeks of April. The first scenes were shot on Mapo Bridge on March 30 and traffic was closed off in that location.Continue reading First Look: Images from April 1 Avengers 2 Gangnam Shoot!
4 Things Perfection is Not, & 4 Things Progress Must Be
Last week, I mentioned the fact that success in any endeavor comes about through PROGRESS and is not achieved in PERFECTION. The main reason for this is simply the fact that Perfection, by its very definition is Unattainable. If somethingContinue reading 4 Things Perfection is Not, & 4 Things Progress Must Be
Avengers 2 Filming in Seoul! Director Whedon Apologizes + Photoshop Silliness
This is a brief apology from Avengers 2: The Age of Ultron director Joss Whedon for the people of the city of Seoul. Beginning today, March 30, 2014, parts of the city will be closed off to traffic for days.Continue reading Avengers 2 Filming in Seoul! Director Whedon Apologizes + Photoshop Silliness
Expressions #10 – “Han” is the most important Korean concept I’ve learned in recent months
With this set of Expressions, I’ve decided to link every image to it’s micro-post over on our Tumblr site. This will reduce the redundancy of retyping (or copying-and-pasting) all the information from there to here. If there is any ExpressionContinue reading Expressions #10 – “Han” is the most important Korean concept I’ve learned in recent months
Explore Avengers 2 Filming Locations in Seoul with Naver Street & Sky View Maps
Pretty exciting! Avengers 2 will be filming some major battle scenes and in key locations in Seoul beginning THIS Sunday! Someone I know from Jeonju will also be involved in the filming. Sounds like a fun time. The studio plansContinue reading Explore Avengers 2 Filming Locations in Seoul with Naver Street & Sky View Maps
Understand Will Power and Learn 5 Ways to Make it Stronger
In continuing with our post series on Habits and Motivation to help you live more a more consistent and disciplined lifestyle (i.e. get more things accomplished with less time and energy), today we will be addressing TWO important ingredients inContinue reading Understand Will Power and Learn 5 Ways to Make it Stronger
Confucius Talks about the Family – Expressions #9
Gender Roles Confucianism in Korea has assigned some interesting gender roles that still pervade the culture in many ways. Here are some more notes about each expression: #1: Man is the Seed, Woman, the Field Basically, traditionally, everything belonged toContinue reading Confucius Talks about the Family – Expressions #9
Understand Habits by Understanding Triggers and Rewards
Habits are the KEY for you to succeed at almost anything. The thing about Habits is, you don’t have to even think about them. They are pre-programmed into your brain and enable you to do routine, complex tasks – skillfullyContinue reading Understand Habits by Understanding Triggers and Rewards
Hangover, American Psycho, Skyfall, & Wrestling. These Korean Expressions just keep getting better. (#8)
Wow! Truly these Korean expressions just keep getting more and more interesting. Today we have (in order): Soccer Gambling (Go-Stop) The Hangover Part II Fighting! (화이팅!) WWE Wrestling’s “Suck it!” Patrick Bateman’s name card (from American Psycho) Skyfall An AsianContinue reading Hangover, American Psycho, Skyfall, & Wrestling. These Korean Expressions just keep getting better. (#8)
Studying 서예 (Calligraphy) in Jeonju with 산민
The following is information I received from a local expat, Philip, who has participated in a Calligraphy school in Jeonju for about a year. Location The place I go to is called 산민 서실. 산민 is the ‘pen name’ ofContinue reading Studying 서예 (Calligraphy) in Jeonju with 산민