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

When my kids wanted to give up on things, I wouldn't let them, and those are lifelong lessons.

Western parents try to respect their children’s individuality, encouraging them to pursue their true passions, supporting their choices, and providing positive reinforcement and a nurturing environment. By contrast, the Chinese believe that the best way to protect their children is by preparing them for the future, letting them see what they’re capable of, and arming them with skills, work habits, and inner confidence that no one can ever take away.

The Chinese model calls for giving your kids very little choice - and I've come to see that you can go too far with that. On the other hand, I also believe that Western parents sometimes give their young kids too much choice.

Instilling a sense of self-discipline and focus when the kids are younger makes it so much easier by the time they get into high school.

Kids raised to be pampered and spoiled don't really end up being good leaders. Leaders need to be independent minded and confident.

I do play tennis, but I don't really like competition. I'm supposed to be so intense, but I hate competition.