Today is a very special episode. I’m so thrilled to finally announce that my book — Life Designer with Jingyu Chen: A Journey Towards Discipline, Mastery, Radiance — is now live on Amazon! First, you should know: writing this book was never part of a grand plan. It all began with a single phrase — “The Year (2025) of Refinement” — fleeting through my mind. I seized that seemingly random thought and nurtured it into something much more solid, concrete, and expansive than I had ever imagined. That’s kind of my pattern now, right? lol — whenever an idea sparks, I act. Back then, the word refinement was just a vague and ambiguous notion. But still, I felt compelled to write something. Over time, it grew — in both scope and volume — expanding far beyond what I had initially envisioned. By now, I’ve established a winning streak — turning small sparks into fireworks.Every fragmented thought, every seemingly trivial impulse, has evolved into a thread — a story woven into the tapestry of a life I’ve designed for myself. And now, with this book finally out in the world, I feel like I’ve come full circle — five years into my creative journey, and half a year into this intense writing process. Apart from writing this book, once again, I’ve also been wearing all different hats — slash editor, designer, publisher — all at once, lol. Let me also take this chance to thank all of you who’ve listened to this podcast. This has been such a proud journey we’ve built together. Some of you have been here since day one, and I’m immensely grateful for that. I truly acknowledge the emotional weight and gravitas of each time you tune in — in this day and age, time, energy, and attention are the greatest assets. And the fact that you invest your greatest asset in my craft — words can’t even remotely express my gratitude and appreciation. I know I sound like a broken record, but I really do pour my heart and soul into every episode — and every project. This book is no exception. My writing itself — for sure, that’s up to your verdict. But what lies beneath each word — the sentiment, the mindset, the approach — must emanate from an authentic place and be validated by lived experienceAfter five years of relentless pursuit, I can say this with conviction: I can only stay true to myself! That’s how I worked up the courage and found my strongest why for sharing this book with the world. I self-censor. I scrutinise every word, every idea that composes my storytelling. It’s my authentic and transformative journey toward discipline, mastery, and radiance. I took one last, long look in the mirror before releasing this book — and I’m proud of who I am today: grounded, abundant, content. I genuinely enjoy my not-so-perfect, yet self-designed life. I also hope the book brings a hint of meaningful and uplifting light to your life. Here’s a quick glimpse inside the book: • Unlocking the power of habit stacking to build new habits and elevate self-discipline • Tapping into the brain’s rewiring potential to break old patterns and progress toward mastery • Navigating emotional regulation by building emotional anchors, identifying triggers, and applying your own toolkit and rules • Connecting to life’s tasks by developing self-awareness across three essential layers: our relationship with ourselves, others, and the environment • Drawing a parallel between interior design and life design — a journey toward beauty, harmony, and radiance. If you’re interested, the book is now available on Amazon https://mybook.to/lifedesigner (available worldwide) The audiobook is also on Spotify, Nook Audiobooks, Google Play, and other platforms. Thank you for joining me on this Life Designer journey! lifedesignerwithjingyuchen
