A Small Sushi Adventure in Corvallis, Oregon
My latest business trip took me to Corvallis, a quaint college town in Oregon, home to Oregon State University. Before arriving, I joined a local Kakao chat titled “Discovering Corvallis” to ask a simple question: “Where can I find good Korean food here?” A few names popped up, but one stood out “Cheong Song.” I …
My Cup and Your Cup
“I know that celebrity. Do you follow that influencer? My kid works at a top-tier company.”These are phrases we often hear, and some of us have likely said them ourselves at some point. As humans, we struggle with reflecting on our own “cup”—our inner self—or even recognizing its true state. Instead, we have a tendency …
The Trap of Perfectionism
I am a perfectionist. Before starting anything, everything must be perfectly in place. I need ample time, no distractions, and all preparations complete. Only then can I begin “perfectly.” This morning, I prepared for my day with utmost perfection. I laid out my workout clothes next to my bed, selected and ironed my outfit for …
Journey VS Destination
It’s always amazing how I can find other great stories while reading a book. This time was from a book ,Hidden Potential, by Adam Grant. It’s my second book from him after Think Again. From this Hidden Potential, I’ve found an adventurer, Alice Levin. I watched her TEDx talk and it had me think about …