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.
Think better with me
I send one email per week on using AI to think more clearly, lessons from Chinese philosophy, and observations from Shenzhen.
CyberbrainUseful writing
We're taught to be persuasive when we write, but is that useful?
CyberbrainMindful memory
Being mindful makes our brain more receptive to creating memories.
CyberbrainHow to read
Consuming information doesn’t mean you're learning.
CyberbrainIllusion of transparency
The gap between what we experience and what others think we are.
CyberbrainOn silence
People often don’t say what they think.
CyberbrainHaving an opinion
We all have opinions, but are our opinions justified?
CyberbrainThe fallacy of efficiency
Being efficient doesn’t mean we are productive or performance well.
CodingWebsite redesign for 2022
I redesigned the site to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
CyberbrainVulnerability
Being vulnerable is to be exposed to the possibility of being attacked.
CyberbrainCompartmentalising
My habit of compartmentalising routines helps me to focus better.
CyberbrainMac iCloud Drive
Some thoughts on having the Mac file system on iCloud Drive.
Cultural BridgeEconomy class
KAFE.HU's《经济舱》, a song about pursuing dreams while staying grounded.
Cultural BridgeOnline shopping in China
Shopping online in China is a unique experience.
Cultural BridgeThe Reason I Thought I’d Die by Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima’s《僕が死のうと思ったのは》(Boku ga shinou to omotta no wa).
Cultural BridgeDon’t Be Afraid
Summer aka Momoko's《不要怕》, a song of courage and resilience.
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I Really Want to Love This World
Hua Chenyu's《好想爱这个世界啊》, of hope and love for life.
Creative WorkLife is short, shoot more
Why waste time taking photos of things that aren’t meaningful?
CyberbrainHanyu 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?
CodingDark mode
This site now supports dark mode or night mode.
CyberbrainStanding 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.
CyberbrainBeing positive
I'm often told that I have a very positive outlook in life.
Cultural BridgeNewborn's dream
GALA's《追梦赤子心》, reminding me not to forget my original aspirations.