Questioning authority is, I think, a great thing to instill in children. I just didn't have enough of that when I was little.

But just because you love something, I added to myself, doesn't mean you'll ever be great. Not if you don't work. Most people stink at the things they love.

There are all kinds of psychological disorders in the West that don't exist in Asia.

Don't assume your child is weak. If you, the parent, assume that they can't take anymore, what kind of signal are you sending them?

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.

The truth is I'm not good at enjoying life.

I'm a slave to my dogs and go out with them almost every day. They are poorly behaved if they don't run. They really act up.