2026
What is fate?
In 1999, a man named Zhang Weibo, with some time on his hands, registered the domain weibo.com using his own name. In April 2011, Sina called him to buy the domain. They eventually settled on a price of RMB 8 million…
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Life Reflections
Notes and essays filed under life reflections.
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2026
Why shouldn’t people stay at home for extended periods?
If you stay at home for a long time, your physical health will be the first thing to deteriorate. You spend every day either lying down or sitting, barely using your bones and muscles. Over time, your lower back and neck…
2026
Are there many perverts in real life?
Are there many perverts in real life? Yeah, one of my elementary school classmates was absolutely wild. We went to different middle schools. The next time I heard his name—when I was in eighth grade—it was because he’d…
2026
Can people still retain their dignity in old age?
Spend just two months caring for an elderly person who can no longer manage even their most basic bodily needs, and you will discover that everyone’s final years are touched by turmoil and anguish. It may sound harsh…
2026
A simple, practical, yet often-overlooked insight that is vital to everyone?
I’m telling you, most people go through their entire lives without understanding one crucial truth: Your physical condition directly determines your judgment, willpower, emotions, and the direction of your life. This…
2026
What made you realize that working for someone else would never get you anywhere?
In 2017, I was still working as a software engineer at Huawei. At the time, my department had invested an enormous amount of effort into rewriting an entire core component. Since the hardware was not yet available…
2026
Why is it so hard to feel happy once we reach middle age?
I spent two weeks caring for someone in the hospital. From what I saw and heard—and from listening to the nurses chat—I learned about many older patients, as well as young people nearing the end of their lives. Their…
2026
What are some life lessons that are better learned sooner rather than later?
Before something is accomplished, don’t tell anyone about it. The world is not inherently kind. Put away your naïveté. If you know that something is meaningless, don’t do it. Learn true self-control. Perseverance and…
2026
Life Lessons You Should Know by Age 30
Once you have achieved a certain level of financial security and built up one million yuan in savings, stop pushing your body beyond its limits. Work only enough to cover your living expenses. In most cities, one million…
2026
What should I do if I’m 33 and don’t want to work anymore?
I was born in 1993, and I’m a programmer. I’ve been working for nine years, and this year, more than ever, I really don’t want to go to work anymore. But I’m in no position to simply quit and do nothing. I don’t have a…
2026
Is traveling only fun when you’re young?
Is traveling only fun when you’re young? When I was five, I was happy just watching my cousin play Contra. Even hearing that we were going to his house was enough to make me excited. I would immediately start imagining…