May 31, 2015
Insecurity Beyond Achievement
“I have to admit today - even twelve years after graduation - I'm still insecure…
May 22, 2015
The Silver Lining of Self-Inflicted Torture
This morning, I was at the subway during peak hour with a latte in hand.…
May 21, 2015
How to Connect with an Audience
Over the past few years, I've had increasing opportunities to speak in front of audiences,…
May 17, 2015
Who Do You Want To Be?
On this gorgeous afternoon last Saturday, I sat around in a circle on the Great…
May 7, 2015
Can We Really Balance Work and Life Well?
Recently I read some articles shared by friends on Wechat, and they are all about…
May 1, 2015
What Do You Know for Sure?
This past weekend, I started a book club with some women in my apartment complex.…
April 22, 2015
The Waiting Game
It’s the thing all Ivy kids fear: not living the first class life worthy of…
April 19, 2015
Getting In v. Fitting In
Earlier this year I applied to get into the piano performance and interpretation seminar at…
March 31, 2015
My Dreams
Last week, a middle school friend of mine sent me two photos of him and…
February 24, 2015
My First Job
On the first day of class, the small classroom was crowded with fresh faces, most…
February 22, 2015
A Million Dollar Question
On the eve of Chinese New Year of the Goat, I found myself challenged by…
February 17, 2015
How a Mentor Matters in Transition
Recently I’m reading a book (“The Collected Works of Shanchen Xia”) written by my friend…