About two decades ago, as a 2nd year middle school student, physics and mathematics were my favourite subjects. Like many children growing up in that part of the world in that era (perhaps universally?), we were asked who we would like to be when we grow up. I wanted to be another Marie Curie, inspired … Continue reading A New Journey
Month: July 2018
A Whole New Mind
If you only have one minute, take the 20-10 test (originally by Jim Collins). It is included in Daniel Pink’s book: A Whole New Mind, paraphrased here: Ask: Would I still do what I am doing now if I had $20 million in the bank and knew I had no more than ten years to … Continue reading A Whole New Mind
Still Me
The first book I read of Jojo Moyes’ novels is her Me Before You, around the Spring of 2013. Perhaps I read it in my conservatory at the time of jasmine blossom. Later on the beautiful scent of jasmine comes to my mind when I recall Me Before You. I read a couple more … Continue reading Still Me
Educated: A Memoir
Traveling between China and California, I read Tara Westover’s Educated: A Memoir during my two long haul flights. In this book, Tara tells the story of her life, born to survivalist parents in the mountains of Idaho, grown up in a household that distrust public education and medical establishment. She was an invaluable … Continue reading Educated: A Memoir
Who am I?
Who am I? Where am I going? To a certain approximation, I know the answers. But then, do I really know? It seems that I have been traveling on and off for the past two months, domestic and international. One trip followed by another. There is a different self, depending on where I am. Now … Continue reading Who am I?