There's nothing better for building confidence than learning you can do something you thought you couldn't.

Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it. It is great if you can instill in children the ability to not give up, to have a work ethic.

A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done something wrong, they should feel bad. Kids with a sense of responsibility, not entitlement, who know when to experience gratitude and humility, will be better at navigating the social shoals of college.

Be modest, be humble, be simple.Make sure you come in first so that you have something to be humble about.

To be honest, I know that a lot of Asian parents are secretly shocked and horrified by many aspects of Western parenting.

I'm a proud strict mom and, you know, I'm really proud of the two daughters I've raised. And I'm especially proud of my relationship with them. We're very close. I think we're good friends.

Never complain or make excuses. If something seems unfair, just prove yourself by working twice as hard and being twice as good.