Personal letter

Check out my selection of personal notes to the reader, including my latest hand-written year in reviews, AMA’s, announcements, and more.

5 special women to admire for their courage

Through history, many women have had immeasurable impact on culture and society.In this post I like to highlight some phenomenal women for their courage.

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Why investing in women’s education is important for a brighter future

Poverty disproportionally affects women. Educating them on how to be financially independent can benefit women in many ways. Let me give you the pro's of investing in women's education.

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The voices of real people on the meaning of work

"Working" is a fascinating look at people in ordinary jobs, who share how they think and feel about their work.

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This story from Silicon Valley is almost too wild to believe

Recently I read the book Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. Read on for my thoughts.

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How Worm-Filled Toilets Are Solving Sanitation Challenges Around the World

While washing your hands or going to the toilet may be self-evident to one person, to another person it may mean a matter between life and death.

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Building a life after losing all your memories

Book review: Tell me who I am is a tragic real-life story about two twin brothers from which one gets a car accident. Read on for my thoughts on this unusual story.

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Educated by Tara Westover is an inspiring book about the value of self-education

I truly loved Tara Westover’s journey from her Mormon survivalist family in rural Idaho to the halls of Cambridge.

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Swimming in a stream of impulses

There’s something magical about reading. It has this way of transporting us — no plane tickets required. I was reminded of this recently when I stumbled upon a book by…

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You can’t count on others to tell you you’re worth it

We all experience self doubt to some level every once in a while. It's normal to experience it, until it becomes something that stands in your way. Let me share…

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