Myles Xie
Filming/
Vlogging
- A Man of Action
I am not one to say something today and forget it the next day.
I am not one to claim I will achieve something but never even start it.
In this modern world, millions of people dream of fame but never take action.
I took action. I picked up my camera, started making videos, and uploaded them. My channels have just begun to grow, reaching a hundred fans. I am patient; I don’t seek overnight success. I aim for success over the next 50 years.
Coffee
- It's Not A Drink, It's Life
My friend once asked me, "Myles, why do you like coffee so much?"
I answered, "I like the bitterness of coffee."
My friend was surprised, "Why do you like the bitterness?"
After thinking for a few seconds, I answered, "Because it's just like life."
Drinking coffee is akin to experiencing life; initially, you taste the bitterness, but as it settles, the sweetness emerges. I drink a lot of coffee, and this is what I understand through coffee.
Reading/ Books
- A Long-term Investment Made
Reading is a habit I developed when I was very young, thanks to my parents.
I don't know if you feel the same, but in modern society, we collectively read less, leaning more towards our phones and preferring videos. This isn't necessarily bad, but it marks a change in behavior. I, for one, still enjoy reading.
In 2018, overwhelmed by university studies and finding less time for the books I truly wanted to read, I set a goal to read one book each month—not a big deal, just 12 books for the entire year. Holy smoke, to my surprise, it was difficult. Making time for reading required true effort, but I did it for an entire year, and decided to continue this habit.
Even today, I still read at least one book every month. I wouldn't say it "profoundly changed my life," but I cherish the time spent in solitude, absorbing knowledge from different types of books.
I would also encourage you to read more, my friend, how about, no big deal, let's just start with one book for this month?
BMX Flatland
- What Taught Me Everything
Riding BMX Flatland carries me through teenage years. It keeps me up when I am down and brings back down when I am too up.
I had been riding BMX for 10 years, a sport often overlooked by traditional standards due to its rebellious nature. However, it was BMX that taught me resilience—to stand up after a fall, to try again after a failure, repeatedly, until success is achieved. BMX has been a lens for understanding the world, applying the principles learned from it to my life even to this day.
My BMX journey has taken me to numerous countries and cities for competitions, connecting me with friends globally, all thanks to this sport. This little bike has once provided me with purpose and endless motivation.