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,…
March 14, 2015
Kickin’ It With Greek Yogurt
One of my roommates in undergrad often used to say that people “go on kicks”…
March 4, 2015
When Chinese Is a Neighborhood Asset
For a learner of Chinese, New York City is a fortuitous place to end up…
November 27, 2014
What Really Leads to Success
“We are so caught up in the myths of the best and the brightest and…
November 15, 2014
Why I Spoke Up In Defense of Mark Zuckerberg?
Three weeks ago, Mark Zuckerberg posted a 30-minute video of his discussion with students and…
October 16, 2014
Can I Raise Asian Kids in America?
My wife, born in Taiwan, and I have talked about kids, including the possibility of…
October 9, 2014
How Not to Say ‘Hi’ to a Stranger
In June this year I made a trip to China and Taiwan, the former for…
September 23, 2014
Lessons for China from America’s Wealth Inequality
While reading a long essay in The Atlantic in May, something jumped off the page…
September 11, 2014
Are Elite Colleges Bad for The Soul? (Kevin)
Too many students (or their parents) view the Ivy League as an opportunity to accumulate…
August 7, 2014
Why I Fight for Chinese Labor Rights as an American
“You know, labor problems don’t only exist overseas,” said my friend, punctuating the end of…