In 2 weeks, there will be presidential and legislator elections in Taiwan. Candidates used all kinds of strategies and tactics to seek supports and win over competition. People might be frustrated by the attacks of each other: lie, illegal property, ‘black’ money, etc. and wonder what is true? At the same time, we saw the …
Category Archives: Inspiration
4 Old Streets, 4 Different Styles
(四條老街，四樣風情) I visited 4 old streets in New Taipei City: Dan Shui (淡水), Jiu Fen (九份), Shi Fen (十分), San Xia (三峽). The first two I had visited many years ago and liked so I want to come back; the last two was first time. They were very different, let me share with you… Dan …
What $2 Can Buy?
What $2 can buy? If you say ‘not much’…first of all, congratulation on your fortune. According to world bank’s 2020 data, 10% of world population, over 700 million people live under that a day. Let me share with you what $2 has brought me… I was looking for a missing screw of a dishwasher. I …
Think of Yes
I have a colleague who is knowledgeable, well-experienced with the industry and he is always willing to support others. Yet 2 things drive me crazy. One, he has the tendency to say ‘yes, yes….but’ (there is always something to ask). Two, he is a worrier. Even with good news, he will come up something concerning. …
Que Hace Feliz
Vi el mes pasado, la vida estuve sensilla, yo trabajé todos los días, corre dos veces cada semana, y camine a veces. Hice cena de verduras para Ana* y yo (su hijo y hermana no quiere) te o café con leche para su hermana. Yet, caminamos. En el fin de semana, ella hace officials y …
Futuro de LevelOpp
Cerramos la clase de emprendimiento social…cuatro meses de lecciones y trabajo de nuestro proyecto, empresa social, LevelOpp, yo aprendí y disfrute la colaboración con alan* y suya*, dos amigos nuevos en Saudi Arabia. Tenemos un buen planificación pero necesitamos validación con beneficiarios reales. Sabemos no es fácil y el proceso pero vamos a continuar pensar, …
Felicidad por el Altitudo
Vivo con la familia por dos semanas. Ana* tiene que hacer machas cosas todos los días, cocinar, limpiar, cuidar a cinco personas (incluido su hijo que tiene autismo. El está inteligente pero no quiere leer, hacer nada más que la computadora y celular). De verdad esta duro y aburrido, pero ella tiene altitudo muy positiva, …
Creatividad
Trabajo en el patio que tiene un techo claro. Tengo luz natural (de sol) durante del día, pero esta caliente abajo. El amigo sugerio poner un pure de red como un sombrero. Hay huecos para luz pero no tanto calor. Creatividad siempre lo hecho, tal vez más sin dinero.
Stand Out
I gave a speech , titled ‘what do you remember’ – I asked the audience to think of a trip that they remember… what made it special? memorable? I’ve been fortunate to see many beautiful places and enjoy wonderful food yet what stands out is always the ‘people’. I’ve prepared three stories yet barely got …
Talent by Nature or Nurture
I asked a friend who is master of humor how he does it – adding a magic touch at the right time and place. It seems so natural and easy as he talks… He said ‘since a child, he has been interested in humor, he watched Comedy Central every Saturday observing how comedians do; he …