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[Book Review] The Art of Gathering

By: Fully Booked Club | Rayna Wang April 16, 2020

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Review of the book “The Art of Gathering” – how to become better hosts at gatherings of all kinds, from birthday parties to home dinners to professional meetings.

[Flash Fiction] Save the “Date” (1): Tinder Stories

By: Fully Booked Club | Rayna Wang March 7, 2020March 23, 2020

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The 1st part of a short fiction on dating – what’s a hotter topic than Tinder, the app that is supposed to kindle hot romantic fires? Read on for how a Tinder super-user handles the heat of (probably 157+) dates. His views on dating may resonate with or surprise you.

Dance in the Elevator, Dare to be Happy

By: Fully Booked Club | Rayna Wang January 29, 2020

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Let’s talk happiness with some happy vibes from shows & media – from Billions to Sex Education to Devil Wears Prada. Happy vibes for a happy 2020!

Live Deliberately, Not Conditionally: On Carpe Diem

By: Fully Booked Club | Rayna Wang December 29, 2019

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Carpe Diem – seize the day while it lasts. Motivation for the new year of 2020 ahead.

“I am a crazy idiot, and I am cool with that.” Kudos to (healthy doses of) self-deprecating humor

By: Fully Booked Club | Rayna Wang November 23, 2019

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Admit and embrace two things about ourselves: 1/ We are idiots, 2/ We are crazy => and life suddenly becomes infinitely easier. Humor guaranteed, along with a (healthy dose of) self-deprecation.

Choose or risk forever surrendering your peace – Why Having Your Own Philosophy Matters

By: Fully Booked Club | Rayna Wang November 2, 2019

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A counter-argument against “philosophy is dead”: why it matters to choose a philosophy of life for ourselves

The World ALWAYS Makes Sense

By: Fully Booked Club | Rayna Wang November 1, 2019

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When was the last time you heard someone say “xxxx doesn’t make sense”? Good news: the world *always* makes sense. Not-so-good news: does not mean we always make perfect sense of the world.