murphy903
  • I live inZhengzhou
  • NationalityUnited States
  • Interests

About Me

I was chosen as Top Blogger 2013 for China Daily newspaper. My articles are printed in their print edition 2-4 times a month. I am a professional English teacher in Zhengzhou. I've appeared on ZZTV and HNTV here in Henan over 40 times. I've taught more than 1,100 students and 300 teachers here.

Recent Activity

murphy903

Aug 19, 2016 23:17

Around China : murphy903 commented on news Eleven Myanmar Men Caught Without Proper Immigration Papers in Nanjing

And this is news in China? We likely have several thousand people a day coming into the U.S. illegally. Many of them are Chinese. That's back page news in the USA. Full Comment>>

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Aug 07, 2014 19:54

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Facts You Should Know About TOEFL

Here are some important facts you should know about the TOEFL exam if you plan to move to an English speaking country as a resident or enroll in school there as a student. Note that the TOEFL is no longer accepted in the United Kingdom. ETS, Educational Testing Services' contract in the U.K., expired and was not ...

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Feb 18, 2014 20:41

Listings : murphy903 Reviewed listing Best International School Kindergarten

Excellent school in Zhengzhou. Based out of Taiwan. They also have a high school here, Kinglee High School. I've met several students there and their English is superb.

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Feb 16, 2014 08:12

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Most Powerful Leadership Secret

Whether you are leading a company, a classroom, a church or family, this is insight that you need to know. It is only one great practice that powerful leaders like John Stumpf of Wells Fargo and the very famous Jack Welch of General Electric, used and believed to be their most powerful leadership tool. It's simple ...

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murphy903

Feb 16, 2014 08:09

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Chinese Love Skills: A Foreigner's View

There were many new things that I have learned about China since coming here 29 months ago. I was taught that there are certain 'talking skills' that many here learn in growing up. Things that foreigners (especially from the USA) have never heard of. We are direct in talking about things like business, politics, ...

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Feb 16, 2014 08:08

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog 8 Bits Of Advice For Foreign Teachers

I've been teaching here in China for almost 2.5 years. I think I've experienced every shocking aspect of Chinese culture and life here. I've traveled to 26 countries. I know how to travel and best of all, I know how to adapt. I'm amazed at foreigners who come here who think they still live in the West and have the ...

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murphy903

Feb 16, 2014 08:05

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Most Important Person In Your Child's Education

(The following is a message I sent to the parents of all of my students here in Zhengzhou. If you are the parent of a child in school now, read this and you will understand your role in your child's education much better.) Educating your child requires a team. The team consists of, your child's teacher, your child ...

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murphy903

Feb 16, 2014 08:02

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog 8 Things Truly Powerful People Choose

Truly powerful people have become great leaders without force and without self-promotion. They are those leaders like Chairman Mao, who came from a small place in China but rose to become the PRC's founder, father and great leader. They are people like Yu Minhong who likewise came from small beginnings and overcame ...

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Feb 16, 2014 08:00

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog 3 Simple Steps To Being Happier

"Don't go where you're tolerated; Don't go where you are agitated; Go where you are celebrated; Go where you are appreciated"Life is too short to be around people who belittle you or make you feel less than you truly are. First, their actions, opinions and insinuations have nothing to do with you. It is only a ...

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murphy903

Feb 16, 2014 07:59

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Family Quarrels and Fights

Twice in the past few days, I've witnessed families arguing to the point of having major 'falling outs' (when you get so angry with each other that there is threat of withdrawing love from a family member and/or abandoning the relationship). Last night, one of those situations occurred and a friend contacted me on ...

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murphy903

Feb 16, 2014 07:57

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Powerful Attitude: Essential for Success

The evidence has been made clear. In recent events, Li Na proved it as she swept the Australian Open in transcendent victory at nearly 32 years old. Brittany Bowe, U.S. inline skater who, in four years, transformed herself into a speed skater on ice, affirmed what all great athletes and business superstars already ...

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Feb 16, 2014 07:46

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Make More Money (by adding value)

THINK 'ADDING VALUE' (and you'll get more money)Most people either 'like' their job, 'loathe' their job or 'love' their job. Everyone wants to make more money regardless of how they feel about their job. The secret to making more money is, focus on adding value. Think less of what you can have or acquire. Think more ...

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murphy903

Nov 26, 2013 10:33

Around China : murphy903 commented on news E-Bike Riding Foreigner Crashes into Local, Makes News for Not Being Respectful

This is true too. It is like they are oblivious to any kind of safety. There's no traffic law enforcement. Full Comment>>

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murphy903

Nov 26, 2013 10:30

Around China : murphy903 commented on news E-Bike Riding Foreigner Crashes into Local, Makes News for Not Being Respectful

Foreigners can be crazy. Yes, I know. I am a foreigner and I know. They can be really crazy. So I stay with my Chinese friends. I stay away from foreigners. Seriously. Full Comment>>

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murphy903

Nov 26, 2013 07:00

Articles : murphy903 commented on news Gallup Poll Reveals Chinese Employees are Most Undedicated in Asia

Likewise, even as a foreigner, it has been my experience that many employers are not dedicated to their workers. They exploit them given the opportunity. In the English education field, I've found that most employers expect and almost encourage turnover. They take an attitude towards the employee of, "You do this for... Full Comment>>

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murphy903

Oct 10, 2013 08:04

Blogs : murphy903 Posted a new blog Western Education vs. Eastern Education

A wonderful article here on ChinaDaily said that spending for education increases annually by about 20%. As a foreign teacher here, I'm wondering how it is spent and what are the results. You can spend more money without being effective.One of my biggest questions is this: Why do children in the USA go to school 2-3 ...

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