Pure katharcys

on love

In my outer life, I’m a risk taker and am not too concerned with security, because I believe that everything will work out through the fruits of my labor.

In my inner life, there’s nothing I cherish more than comfort and security, because I believe that in love, there’s only so much work…

reflections, all tied to america

I haven’t written in here as much as I would like. I guess I’ve been so busy doing things that I haven’t taken the time to reflect.

How do you reflect on the last month? Outwardly: smooth sailing. Signed a new office. Shipped the technology…

21 going on 22

The Freshman Year of Life

On Wednesday, I turn 22. Looking back: 21 was an important year for me—but not in the way that I had imagined.

Last year was about Growing Up and Taking Responsibility.

Escape the past? Why of course you can’t.

The delusion shouldn’t have been “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” but…

Why I started a venture straight out of college (pragmatic version)

Recently, I spoke to a older Wharton alum who asked me to write something about why I decided to forgo banking/consulting and jump straight into starting a venture out of college. I have been thinking about this…

Weekend thoughts

Roommate went off to a graduation ceremony. He won’t be back for a few more days. First weekend all to myself in a long time. Finally read 1Q84—felt exhausted by the weight of its 1000 pages afterwards, but felt that it was different from other Murakamis because 1) the ending neatly tied everything…

Brief thoughts

I think the one major takeaway from college was to have not just self-esteem, but self-respect.

Learning:

• I am more than my accomplishments.
• I should focus on being the best me I can be and no one else.

Beijing

The Political and the Personal