Writing
A collection of musings, reflections, book notes, analyses, and interesting thoughts I’ve had over the years.
My Grandma 我的婆婆
on life
A final farewell and thank you to my 婆婆 for all the sacrifices she made and lessons she imparted to help me build the life I lead today.
Five Reflections on Half a Decade Post-Graduation
on life
Here are five of my top reflections after hitting the five year mark after graduating from college back in 2017.
5 *Lesser-Known* Reasons Why Your First Job out of College Matters
on design
On average, people spend 90,000 hours over the course of their life at work. Why not make the best of that time?
Choosing between Generalizing and Specializing as a UX designer
on design
As designers, do we choose to specialize our skills in a specific field or broaden our range of knowledge?
2019: The Year of Practicing Wellness
on life
As the new year starts, my theme for 2019 is wellness - practicing it and being more mindful of its eight dimensions.
Reflections on Design: Our Profession, Ethics, and Responsibility
on design
We’ve been so focused on sharing our work and promoting the things we make that we lose sight of other important duties that accompany our roles as designers.
Why Developers Should Know How to Write
on design
Writing well can be a catalyst for success, whether it be in the realm of personal growth, professional development, or social prosperity.
How to Become an Effective ScrumMaster (and What to Expect Your First Month)
on design
A collection of thoughts I've compiled during my brief stint as ScrumMaster at Putnam Investments.
Past, Future, Presence: Dealing with Anxiety and Living Life with a Perpetual Fear of Death
on life
This past year, I finished several books on the topic of death and mortality, most of which are personal memoirs. As I continue to grow older, this is a topic that constantly waxes and wanes in and out of my mind.
Basketball and Teamwork: Analyzing the Five Players You Meet In The Office
other ramblings
An analysis of the five types of archetypal players you might encounter in both the office and on the basketball court.
How I’m Learning the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
other ramblings
I tend to read a lot of self-help books, which are all helpful in their own ways, but Mark Manson's crudely humorous book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck easily takes the cake.
The Design of Newspapers: Why The News Industry is Changing
on design
Good newspaper design is crucial to great user experiences. Here's my analysis on why (and how) the news industry is quickly changing and becoming more digital.
Reflections, Platitudes, and Journeys: A Belated Commencement Speech to the Class of 2017
on life
I've always wanted to deliver a commencement speech to a bunch of fellow graduates, but have always wondered what I'd say or talk about. Now that I'm more than a month out of college, here are some genuine thoughts and nostalgic remembrances about my time at Boston University.
My Experience Joining a Professional Fraternity
other ramblings
I co-founded a professional business fraternity after my freshman year of college and have seen it grow and evolve throughout my college experience. Here are some of my thoughts from senior year about my experiences and whether or not I'd do it all over again.
A Master of Your Future and Destiny
on life
There’s one quotation, or rather, definition, that always strikes a chord in me every time I come across it. It's enigmatic, apprehension-inducing, but mysteriously beautiful and wondrous at the same time.
A Roadmap for My 20s
on life
As the first two decades of my life comes to a close, I realize that the formative years of my life are not ending, but just beginning. I've outlined a high-level roadmap of where I am and where I want to be when I'm 30. This is a personal reflection of who I am, who I was, and who I want to be.
What I Learned at my Internship with NextGenGolf
on design
During the summer after my freshman year of college, I interned for Nextgengolf, a Boston-based golf startup that connects young golfers to the golfing scene across the United States. Here are some of the lessons I've learned and differences I've discerned between working for a smaller startup and a larger corporation.
Reflection on Charleston: Eliminating Racism from Relationships
other ramblings
After the racial-motivated shooting in Charleston, I wanted to share my personal perspective and thoughts about the impetus behind why Roof committed such a heinous crime.
Drive, Motivation, and Open Web
other ramblings
In college, I founded an organization called Open Web which teaches students web development so they can build websites for non-profits. Throughout the process, I've learned a lot about internal motivation and incentives to drive people to perform their best.
Being Mortal
on life
I want to share some quick thoughts about Atul Gawande's book Being Mortal, which explores topics such as euthanasia, mortality, and the final stages of life.
My First Blog Post
other ramblings
In 2015, I decided to start a blog on Medium. Since then, I've tried my best to continuously publish new articles and revisit old ones I've written to see how I've evolved over the years.