When dinner out with friends and family at your favorite Asian restaurant comes to an end, how does everyone pick their fortune cookie? Is it grab and go? Is the closest one chosen on an instinct? Does someone deal them out like poker cards? What happens after the cookie is broken, eaten, and it’s message is read? Well, follow along with me as I share the ‘Outcomes’ of my fortune cookie messages with short stories and essays that are filled with humor, inspiration, and ‘out of the box’ thinking.

Through simple action steps, Adam Albrecht offers a broad range of useful ways to become a better professional and human through bite-sized stories of his own learnings.

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Discover the God-inspired difference only you can make in the world . . . using the key you never knew you had. Tim Tebow credits his mom with being the key to his success--but Pam never expected that she would be known on a national stage. For most of her life, she was serving quietly and faithfully as a wife and a mom--choosing life for her child in the face of medical risks, answering the Lord's call to mission work in the Philippines, and homeschooling before anyone knew what the word meant. But all along the way, her experiences--and her consistent, everyday choices to follow the Lord and to serve wherever He placed her--were creating unexpected ripples of influence throughout her family, her community, and her world. And they would end up extending far beyond anything she ever imagined. Pam believes that every one of us can be influential--and that deep within a woman's heart is the desire to use her influence for good. In Ripple Effects, Pam uncovers and explores the miraculous motivating power of influence we can have on this generation and the next, no matter where we are planted in life. Whether we are in the midst of endless diaper changes, climbing up the corporate ladder, or simply doing our best to live, love, and serve well each day, Pam will encourage us to maximize our God-given opportunities for influence--and watch how far the ripples will spread.

What constitutes a good parent, and when do they go too far? We often hear stereotypes associated with strict Asian parenting, and yet, although the accreditations on paper are known to many, still we find ourselves wondering, But at what costs? Secrets of a Fortune Cookie: A Memoir describes the harrowing journey of author Vanessa Yang, a young woman of Chinese descent, who was born in Singapore and educated in schools across the globe. She experienced a traditional Asian-style upbringing, with no consideration to social development. As a strictly raised Chinese Singaporean expatriate student in international schools, she was also influenced by her friends and peersand their Western ideals. Her mothers relentless Eastern upbringing, dominated by an isolated focus on academics alone, was not a productive fit to a teenagers growing desires to fit in and find encouragement and love. These disparate experiences and lifestyles were the seeds of her vicious teen rebellion against everything her parents honored, and it was these acts of defiance that ultimately climaxed her insecurities. Satirically funny and heartrending by turns, her story of independent self-discovery brings to light, the aptly pondered detriments of the causes and consequences of stereotypical Asian-style parenting. In the end, the clash of cultures she and her sisters faced drove her to resort to drastic measures in order to find the love and confidence she never received at home. A remarkable memoir with valuable life lessons, Secrets of a Fortune Cookie offers an inspiring look at a young womans turbulent past.

Sabrina finds herself the target of a series of pranks, and her search for the culprit takes her to to New York's Chinatown and the Great Wall of China.

In a world that can often feel harsh and unforgiving, the concept of dignity offers a glimmer of hope and humanity. It is a value that has been cherished throughout history, yet one that is often overlooked in our modern, fast-paced society. In this poignant and thought-provoking book, we are taken on a journey through the many facets of dignity. From the importance of respecting our elders and the wisdom they possess, to the need for justice and equality in our society, this book explores the many ways in which dignity impacts our lives. Through powerful stories and personal anecdotes, we are shown the devastating consequences that can occur when dignity is violated. We see how individuals, families, and communities can be torn apart by a lack of respect and compassion, and how the simple act of treating others with dignity can bring about positive change and healing. But this book is not just a call to action - it is also a celebration of the human spirit. It reminds us of our inherent worth and value as human beings, and inspires us to live our lives with a sense of purpose and meaning. With its engaging writing style and relatable anecdotes, this book is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our society and the dignity of all people. It offers a powerful message of hope and resilience, and encourages us to see the world through a lens of compassion and understanding.