While walking the streets of San Francisco, I came across some newly planted trees by Friends of The Urban Forest. It got me thinking … I had to forfeit a lot when growing up. Now that I have the time and resources, I’m reconsidering pursuing old interests. Live life with

Growing up in an Asian family, parents encouraged children to be either one of three professions. Doctor Lawyer Businessman – namely investment banking (stocks) Your job defined who you were. Your job brought your family face. Given those terms, I was a failure. And still am con

There is a great perception that the better the camera, the better the photographs. While this isn’t wholly untrue, there is a lack of credit to the artist. I think Peter Adams summed it up nicely. A camera is a medium to capture what the artist envisioned just as a typewriter i

Last night I watched The Change Up on HBO Demand and was reminded of Buddhist teachings of endless desires. Dave, played by Jason Bateman, was someone who constantly reached for more. As a result, his marriage was on thin ice. His focus was more on career than on family. Jamie, Dave&#

Today, Google celebrates Julia Child’s 100th birthday. As a fan, I pay tribute with this awesome quote from her. It’s hard to live life without fear of failure; it’s rooted in our DNA. But if you can let go, imagine the possibilities. Related Posts: The Quiet Forces

Making big life changes is difficult. Humans are risk averse. We’d rather stay in complacency than to step into risk, even if the reward is great. It’s part of our nature. Bruises fade. Scratches heal. But in the end, you won’t have to wonder, “Only if I had &#

Did you know that Larry Page and Sergey Brin (founders of Google) didn’t agree on a lot of things? In fact, the two argued ceaselessly during their first encounter. Page and Brin may have clashed, but they were clearly drawn together – two swords sharpening one another. &#

All change is not growth … Similarly, being busy is not necessarily being productive. Pinnable Quote by Ellen Glasgow: Ergo, it is pertinent that you measure your efforts and make certain that they are progressing your business and being used most effectively. In fact, I wrote a

Love the following quote. I always tell my girlfriend that I’m clean … just unorganized. Pinnable Quote: Related Posts: No Related Posts

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” ― Thomas A. Edison Preach it, Tom. I found 10,000 ways how not to brew a proper latte. Et tu? Perseverance rocks! Pinnable Quote by Thomas A. Edison: Related Posts: He Who Fails to Plan is Planning to Fail F