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Questions Worth Asking:

• When/if you become a parent, how would you approach disciplinary action? 
• Do you think spanking your child helps?
• What disciplinary action methods have you found effective (based on personal experience or observation)?
• How do you measure success when it comes to disciplinary action?

To see photos of the family's mastermind criminal, you can check out the instagram account here.

Music: "Throughout History" by Wicked Cinema; "Love and Circumstance" by Shimmer; and "Echo Mountain" by Shimmer
Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

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Questions Worth Asking:

• Do you avoid or embrace change?
• How do you know if you are focusing your time, energy, and resources on the right career? Have you ever reconsidered doing something else?
• Are you investing in the things that make you happy?
• Where (or who) do you go to – to seek inspiration?

For more details about Mike's career and my "butt hurt" story, check out www.mklouie.com 

To see Mike's latest art, please visit his instagram page, username: @Mewiekai. Thank you!

Music: "Colors and Auras" by Salon Dijon; "You and Me" by LNDO; "Transference" by Empyreal Glow; and "Hope Endures" by Third Age
Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

• Is there a fictitious work out there you are interested in? Is there a marketplace to support that subject matter? If so, you may have a new hobby to explore.
• If you are passionate about that fictitious content, do you think physical copies or objects that are affiliated with that content can be valuable over time? 
• Let's say you are collecting physical items. How are you ensuring they remain in pristine condition? Are there services out there that can help you keep your investments safe?
• If you plan to sell, when would be a good time to sell? What factors or events are you depending on to have some foresight of a good time to sell and make a profit?

In regards to the 2nd reason to collect comic books, here is my drawing attempt to emulate the amazing Jim Lee. Original reference here.

And here is a photo of my first CGC graded comic book purchase, which was also signed by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. I also bought Todd McFarlane's awesome tribute to Jim Lee's cover. I plan to mount both of them on my wall.

Music: "Inspire" by Shimmer; "Star Waves" by Soulplusmind; "Transference" by Empyreal Glow; "A New Perspective" by Ryan Smart; and "Fallen Leaves" by Reveille
Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

• What nuggets of wisdom did you learn or start inquiring about after watching / reading the LOTR trilogy?
• When bad things happen, do you believe that is part of some master plan? Whether you do or not, how do you make sense of what to do going forward?
• Think about a journey or mission you are thinking of starting or maybe one that you recently completed. Do you expect to change from such experiences? What are you hoping will happen?

Music: "Forgotten Road" by Moments; "Revenant" by Clark Walker; and "Dreaming of Unity" by Cody Martin.
Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

• What is something that you don't enjoy doing but you know it's very beneficial for you?
• What if you had the best resources, the time and flexibility, and the best support network to to run a marathon? Would you consider trying it out?
• What areas in your life do you think can focus on to enhance your health mentally and physically? 

Music: "Days Gone By" by Alsever Lake; "4am" by OHSNAPITSBWAY; and "Far Away" by Lunareh
Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

• What are your thoughts on divorces? Do you have an analogy to what divorces are like? 
• When are ways you can help friends going through a divorce? Do you have any restrictions in how you help them?
• What are ways to ensure your relationship is healthy? How do you maintain a strong foundation to your relationship?

Music: "Lifting" by Dream Tonic and "The Reckoning" by Kurtis Parks
Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

• Name a person who has had life-changing ripple effects on you or your loved ones. What is your relationship with them today?
• Do you believe in the the possibility that even the most distant and challenging loved ones can change for the better? How long are you willing to wait and embrace that moment?
• When was the last time you clearly expressed your love and appreciation for a loved one? Is there someone out there that can use encouragement, specifically from you? 

Mike's Siblings Night Out Photo Album - cherishing these moments!

Music: "Words for a Good Man" by Lost Ghosts and "Firing Squad" by Kurtis Parks
Cover Art by crwpitman from Shutterstock - that van looks nearly identical to the one in this story.

Special thank you to Mindy, my creative and thoughtful wife for suggesting the title, "A Mark Worth Mentioning." I love it.

• What do you do to prepare for an important presentation, email, blog, or letter?
• What do you do when you have writer's block or don't know how to start a draft?
• If you were to announce your departure from a company, how would do it?

Read and follow Mike's LinkedIn announcement here. 

Music: "Nocturnal" by Stephen Keech, "A Better World" by Shimmer, and "Emotion Flows" by Louis Lion.
Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya

• Is small talk a burden or an opportunity for you?
• What are some of the things that irritate you about small talk?
• Can you describe a time when something wonderful happened from small talk?
• What are ways that help you initiate and navigate through small talk?
• Who is the best role model or practitioner you know who excels at small talk?

Video of Poh Poh meeting the twins for the very first time (time stamp begins at 4:12).

• Thank you, Roo (my brother-in-law), for capturing one of the happiest moments of my life. 
• And thank you, Mark, my brother, for creating this compilation and tribute to Poh Poh.

Music: "Inhale" by Kurtis Parks, and "Resurrection" by Cody Martin
Cover Art by Epine (via Shutterworks) - Poh Poh always loved the peony flower 

Questions Worth Asking:

• When can the art of persuasion be useful for you?
• When was the last time you successfully convinced someone to change their beliefs or do what you suggested?
• What are the most effective methods and approaches that you tend to use to persuade another person?
• When a person refuses to be persuaded by you, what do you do next?

Music: "Blue Heart" by Elision, "Revealing Breakthrough" by Cody Martin, and "Dawning Sprite" by Lincoln Davis
Cover art by Irasutoya

• What will we be doing the exact moment when crisis, terrible news, disaster, or imminent death finds us?
• Will you let fear, misery, and hopelessness dominate your mind for "What If?" doomsday scenarios?
• What can we be doing or experiencing in our lives that could be considered "human" or "sensible?"
• How would you like to spend your final moments and with who?

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Music: "I'll be with you" by Moments
Cover art by Irasutoya

Questions Worth Asking:

• Who is to blame for the crisis in Ukraine? Hint: It's not all because of Putin.
• What are the core stake interests of Russia and how does NATO's relationship with Ukraine threaten those factors?
• Who is suffering from this crisis?
• What can we do to help those in need?

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Music: "The Long Road Home" by Moments and "Look to the Sky" by Alice in Winter
Cover Art: Mike Louie

• Have you considered online dating? Do you think there is a chance you can find (or be found by) the Love of Your Life online?
• If you're up for online dating, what information and photos are there about you from a Google search? Make sure it looks good!
• What are you willing to do to woo this potential interest? Are those sacrifices / gestures worthwhile and meaningful? Or simply expensive yet shallow?
• Should you use a meal coupon card for a first-time date? hah! 

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Music:  

“Solemnly” by Acreage, “Days Ahead” by Aeroplanes, “Risk Rewards” by Lone Canyon, “Phases” by Nu Alkemi, and “Remember” by Gold Coast 

Podcast Cover Art by Irasutoya 

• What do you want to be known for?
• What are things about yourself that you cannot change? 
• What are things about yourself that you CAN change?
• Does your physical appearance inform people as to who you are? Is this the perception you want people to have of you?
• How do you make people feel when you are around them?
• How do you think people talk about you when you're not around?
• What are your personal values?
• What are you passionate about?
• If you are struggling with any of these questions today, can you think of a time when you were confident in answering them? If so, cling to those moments and build up from there.

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Music: “Pace” by EVOE, “Internal Clock” by Stephen Keech, “Rise Again” by EVOE, “White Sand” by Four Trees, “In the Middle” by Four Trees, “Oathkeeper” by Four Trees, and a Yet-To-Be-Named-Song by Maya Louie 

Artwork by Irasutoya

• How do you identify as a Chinese American (or if you're not Chinese or American, how do you define your ethnicity and nationality)?
• If you were competing in the Olympics and lived most of your life in America, would you compete for the USA or your ancestors' home country?
• Can you identify with America's history (or if you're not in America, the history of the country you live in)? Does this country's history have a direct influence on who you are today?
• What does loyalty mean to you and can you be critical of someone/your country while being loyal?
• What is your family's history? What major moments happened that changed the trajectory of your family's success/failures?
• Do you have a sense of patriotic duty? And if not, should you?

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Music: “Prism Spark” by Cody Martin, “Mountain Air” by Reveille, “Dance of the Dying Swan” by Enoch Yang, and “A New Perspective” by Ryan Smart
Cover Art by Irasutoya

• When someone asks you, "Who are you, and what do you do?", how would you respond? How do you explain who you are beyond expressing your name?
• When you are working, what do you love about your career? What do you not like about your career? And what drives you bonkers about this career? Answer these questions at least once a year and see if these factors have changed over time, especially as you grow and build up your skills and knowledge.
• What values and lifestyle are you pursuing and can you pursue a career that aligns with those values and lifestyle?
• If you are good at something, does it mean you should pursue it as a career? 
• Likewise, if you are passionate about something, does it mean you should pursue it as a career?
• Have you seen Kindergarten Cop yet?

Music: "New Beginning" by EVOE, "Memories of Forever" by Markus Huber, "Distant" by EVOE, and "Empyre" by Cody Martin
Cover Art: Irasutoya

• When you meet or live with the Love of Your Life, what particular things are you willing to sacrifice for his/her benefit?
• While you reflect on certain sacrifices or compromises on your part, have you considered what your partner has already given up to make your life better? Name two to three to yourself and appreciate the effort and express to him/her how much you respect him/her for such thoughtfulness.
• When you are with someone, does he/she make you laugh frequently? If so, that's "keeper" material!

Music: "Arcadia" by Cody Martin, "In the Movies" by Bellodrone, and "Beginnings" by Tide Electric
Episode Art by Irasutoya

Questions Worth Asking:

• What stories have you read / seen/ heard that make you reflect on your childhood?
• Regarding these stories that make you think about your past and knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently?
• When you think about your biggest regrets, does that experience drive or influence who you are today? If not, should it?

Music: "1900" by Lincoln Davis, "Magic" by Four Trees, and "Belief" by Lincoln Davis
Cover Art by Irasutoya

• Why do people pursue New Year's Resolutions?
• Why do New Year's Resolutions often fail?
• Why is it important to have an Objective?
• Why is it important to have Key Results?
• What is an OKR that I should pursue this year?

Additional Resource: Mike's 2022 Marathon Training Plan

Music: "Our Imperfect Place" by Adrian Walther, "Orbital Anomaly" by Cody Martin, "The Here & Now" by Memory Theory.
Cover Art by Irasutoya

• What was the good, the bad, and the ugly for you this year?
• Even if you have a job you find worthwhile, would a 3-hour commute be worth it? What's your limit when it comes to commute time?
• When people are hurting, are you actively helping them with empathy? Or do you not have any energy or love within yourself to love others?
• Are you on good terms with those closest to you? If not, have you considered making amends or being gracious (especially in light of so many folks losing their lives due to a pandemic)?

Music: "Reflections" from Hill and "Reflections" from Wild Wonder
Cover Art by Irasutoya

• Who can you turn to when you're in that season where you find yourself hurting, feeling lost, bored, or worse, apathetic about life and people? 
• Who encourages, inspires and equips me to make each day count? 

Music: "Like an Angel" by Adrian Walther
Cover Art by Irasutoya