Hidden attractions visited by Koreans

  1. Why do hard workers end up being taken advantage of? Because the better you work, the more work you get. 2. The moment you bring work stress home… Your family starts reading your face instead of relaxing with you. 3. “I thought changing jobs would fix everything…” But every company has its own villains. They just come in different shapes. 4. Promotion? It’s not based on how hard you work. It’s 70% capability and 30% relationships — sometimes the opposite. 5. “Is the company using me?” Of course it is. The company is not your family. It’s a business. 6. Using emotions at work? You will be the first one to burn out. Leave emotions at home. Once you stop pouring emotions into work, you finally get your life back after clock-out. 7. Why do underperformers survive longer? Because they have no emotional investment. People with lighter hearts last longer. 8. That money you “earned”… It was actually the CEO who earned it by hiring you well. And most ...

  🏃 Over 10 Years of Running Alone There was a time when frequent business trips and late-night drinks left me constantly sick, and even the slightest touch from a cardboard box made my skin flare up. In my mid-30s, I finally thought, “I need to do something.” So I started running around my kids’ elementary school track. The sense of accomplishment lasted only briefly. After a couple of months, the track felt unbearably boring. Then one evening, I ran along Hagui Stream for the first time — and that was when running became fun. The scenery changed, the wind felt different, and something inside me clicked. One day, my family came out for a walk while I was running on a dirt trail. My wife looked at me and said: “Why are you swinging your arms side to side like that? Are you even running? Why are we walking the same speed as you?” Looking back, it’s hilarious. Running alone meant my form, pace — everything — was completely off. ⏱️ The Day I Hit...

Summary: If you're preparing for the JTBC Marathon, Seoul Marathon, or any half/full marathon, this experience may help. I’m sharing my real 5-month struggle with IT Band Syndrome — when to rest, how to recover, and the mistakes that prolonged my injury. Key Message: IT Band Syndrome worsens when you rush back into running. Stop running until the pain fully disappears, and maintain strength through alternative exercises. 🩵 A Marathon Injury — and the Long Months Caused by “I’ll Be Fine” Standing at the finish line of a marathon, you often see runners stop and walk because of unexpected injuries. I’m sharing my story so you won’t make the same mistake of poor aftercare — the mistake that cost me over five months of recovery . During my first full marathon last year, I developed IT Band Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) . Both my doctor and therapist strongly advised, “You must rest at least 2–3 months.” But I ignored that advice because I “fe...