Blog
I write about design, branding, and productivity.
I explore how to use AI and technology to live a more fulfilling life.
My goal is to share my learnings because I have benefited from others sharing theirs.
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Life is short, shoot more
Why waste time taking photos of things that aren’t meaningful?
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Hanyu pinyin input on macOS
I discovered a quick way to key in Hànyǔ pīnyīn tones on a Mac.
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Fear
How do we face and overcome our daily fears?
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Dark mode
This site now supports dark mode or night mode.
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Standing work desk
I have a habit of standing while I work so I use a standing work desk.
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You Have to Believe This Isn’t the Last Day
Hua Chenyu's《你要相信这不是最后一天》, of hope and perseverance.
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Being positive
I'm often told that I have a very positive outlook in life.
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Newborn's dream
GALA's《追梦赤子心》, reminding me not to forget my original aspirations.
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How I blog
My blogging workflow from initial ideas to final publishing.
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Shortness of time
We know time is limited, yet we're guilty of wasting it.
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Why I switched from Ulysses to Bear
Bear replaced Ulysses as my writing app. I’ve found true love.
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Tough
Mayday's 《顽固》, a song that has been my anthem for the past few years.
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Why blog?
I write down my stream of thoughts. The more I blog, the more I think.
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Dust in the Fireworks
Hua Chenyu's 《烟火里的尘埃》, finding meaning amidst life's grand spectacle.
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Moving to Shenzhen
I took a crazy leap of faith and moved to Shenzhen, China.
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Taking social risks
Many of us are social averse by nature, especially in the Asian society.
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Chinese provincial abbreviations
Single-character Chinese provincial abbreviations indicate where things originate from.
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China vehicle registration plates
A quick guide on car vehicle license plates in China.
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10 habits to constantly improve yourself
Become a better person by applying these habits to your life.
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Photography Habits
Photography is a never ending journey of learning and growth.
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The most powerful motivations
We often procrastinate because of a lack of motivation.
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Shooting with a 24 mm lens
24 mm lens are notoriously difficult to shoot with.
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Social media
We expose ourselves to jealousy and envy many times daily on social media.
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Getting Things Done
Everyone has their own ways of getting things done.