Early this morning, I was greatly saddened to learn that our client care manager Rebecca lost her oldest daughter yesterday.
Rebecca's daughter was in her mid-20s and left behind two beautiful children, ages 7 and 4.
Those of you who have communicated with Rebecca over the past few years likely have a good sense of how kind she is. I count her as one of the most thoughtful, hardworking, and humble people I know. Read more
I've always loved the Korean word for friendship - it's pronounced "oo jung." There was a time in my 20s when oojung was actually the bulk of my e-mail address, back when gmail didn't exist and most of us were at yahoo or hotmail.
More than ever, I find myself considering what constitutes a healthy friendship, for my own well-being, and also to do what I can to help our boys understand what a truly good friend looks like. Read more
Many thanks to Michael Lazerow for allowing me to re-publish his article here. I trust that it will inspire. - Ben Kim
Would you sell one of your kids for $100 million? Be honest.
Imagine your little Ben didn't burp or fart or throw up when your boss came over. Or think flushing the toilet was "mom's job." But sat quietly with other Benjamins in piles of crisp, neatly organized rows, ready to be enjoyed. Read more
If you enjoy authentic Korean kim chi, I think you'll find this recipe for Kim Chi Fried Rice right in your wheelhouse. Talk about mouthwatering bursts of flavor with every spoonful. Once you have some rice and kim chi ready to go, the whole dish takes no more than about ten minutes from stove top to your kitchen table. Read more
Gymnastics rings have become my favourite tool for developing upper body and core strength.
In this video, I have a light resistance band tied between the two rings to provide support as I work at the challenging transition phase between a pull-up and dip while moving with control. Read more
This is a simple routine that can be done on a large mattress or gym or yoga mat. Though it doesn't look like much, this type of rolling is effective in improving general spinal mobility, shoulder mobility, core strength, and overall proprioception. Read more
Back in March of last year, I shared some thoughts on the developing digital asset economy and why bitcoin and ethereum were well positioned to become global monetary networks in the years ahead. With both digital assets surging over the past several months, I've been receiving more questions about bitcoin in particular, and given the undeniable relationship between personal finances and health, I thought I'd share a few more thoughts on this topic today. Read more
As I caught up with one of my closest friends the other day, it occurred to me that most of the memorable epiphanies I've experienced have come through conversations with people who shared perspectives or facts that I wasn't aware of.
What a magical experience it is to tap into a new thought about the world and its people - it's akin to seeing the sunset for the first time. Read more
No one will come and save you. No one will come riding on a white horse and take all your worries away. You have to save yourself, little by little, day by day.