Category Archives: leadership

Is It About Time?

Posted on May 28, 2023 by terryshen

  Debt ceiling agreement reached in principle today by the White House and top Republican. However, instead of being glad for a crisis avoided, I can’t help but feel angry at why it took so long for the participants to … Continue reading →

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I’m Responsible

Posted on May 25, 2023 by terryshen

  Yes, when it comes to responsibility, I’m responsible to my family as the head of the household, to my neighbor as member of our community. But . . . Foremost, I’m responsible to myself. Yes, and absolutely. If I … Continue reading →

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The Violence Continues

Posted on May 4, 2023 by terryshen

  When it comes to violence, we can try to outlaw guns and weapons. But that’s only treating the symptom. Let’s face it. If someone wants to kill, they will find a way, such as a car, a club, or … Continue reading →

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When Banks Fail

Posted on May 2, 2023 by terryshen

  Banks are not supposed to fail.  Just the opposite, they should be safe. That’s why people deposit their money with the banks.  But recent failures of the Signature, Silicon Valley, and First Republic Banks point to something wrong with … Continue reading →

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Is It Irrational Exuberance Or Janet Yellen?

Posted on March 25, 2023 by terryshen

  The banking crises is spreading not only in the US but also the overseas.  What is creating doubt with the financial institutions and spooking the market? A term coined by Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve Chairman, is “irrational exuberance.” … Continue reading →

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Imperfect Understanding

Posted on March 4, 2023 by terryshen

Like many, I see the world through my own lenses. Trying to understand what is going on, and operate accordingly, easy to understand, right? Trouble is that my view of the world is not perfect, in fact, far from it. … Continue reading →

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Should And Will

Posted on March 1, 2023 by terryshen

  Obeying speed limit, eating healthy, and exercising regularly are examples of what we should do. What will we do? That’s a whole different story. You see the “should” deals with theory. Mostly academic if you will. Particularly when we … Continue reading →

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Sports & Violence

Posted on February 28, 2023 by terryshen

  In sports, the competition promotes winners, and by the same tokens, losers. People love winners. Losers? Not so much. But that’s okay, because an important lesson whether winning or losing is the concept of fair play – to compete … Continue reading →

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Government Terrorizes It’s People?

Posted on February 20, 2023 by terryshen

  Sound preposterous that a government would terrorizes it people? It happens more than one may think. For one, any autocratic regime would care more about staying in power than its people. Think Kim Jong Un (North Korea), Vladimir Putin … Continue reading →

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In Good Conscience

Posted on February 16, 2023 by terryshen

  “Always let your conscience be your guide” said Jiminy Cricket. When it comes our actions, thoughts, or character, the above advice is sage. Because our thoughts, actions, and character are supposed to follow the sense of our conscience. However, … Continue reading →

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