Category Archives: value

Week in Review – 12 May 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by terryshen

First and foremost, happy Mother’s Day! A monther’s work is never done. And waiting to end is never an option. So on this day, do something nice and special for mom. Don’t wait and miss the opportunity. Try to living … Continue reading →

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Hottest April On Record

Posted on May 8, 2024 by terryshen

  The writing is on the wall: climate change is here to stay. Last month was the hottest month on record. An headline unfortunately is becoming all too common. Pretty soon it will be the hottest year (in 12 consecutive … Continue reading →

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On Writing, Part 2

Posted on May 7, 2024 by terryshen

  Writing is organized thinking on behalf of persuasion. ~ Seth Godin I blog daily. So Godin’s point about writing hits home with me. The process roughly goes like this: first was an idea – something caught my attention that … Continue reading →

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Living This Day

Posted on May 6, 2024 by terryshen

  Living this day as if it’s your last sounds great except when it’s not. Imaging if you spent everything today, what would you do tomorrow? Stay home and suck on your thumb? Don’t get me wrong, I do get … Continue reading →

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Week in Review – 5 May 2024

Posted on May 5, 2024 by terryshen

Campus protests on the war in Gaza are spreading across the country. Given it’s a presidential election year and time close to graduation commencement, will these events sway the public opinion, change the establishment from backing Israel, or accelerate the … Continue reading →

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To Be Liked

Posted on May 3, 2024 by terryshen

  Ingrained in our psyche is this idea of acceptance by others. We’re social beings. As such being members of any group, we have strong desire to be liked by others. It’s scripted in us early in life. Family, friends, … Continue reading →

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Diversity, Difference, and Synergy

Posted on May 2, 2024 by terryshen

  If workforce diversity helps boost company profits, why don’t more of them do it? One possibility is the fear that diversity will bring difference which generates conflict, disagreement, and loss of productivity. To get to synergy is almost out … Continue reading →

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Court of Public Opinion

Posted on April 29, 2024 by terryshen

  In a democracy, freedom of speech goes hand-in-hand with public opinion. The two has a symbiotic relationship. Over time, our values and norms evolve and public opinion changes followed by new laws and public policy. Significant subjects like the  … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 28 Apr 2024

Posted on April 28, 2024 by terryshen

Almost end of April. The November Presidential election is only six months away. Not long for average folks but an eternity in politics. Former President Trump is mired in lawsuits. President Biden has not only two wars (Ukraine and Gaza) … Continue reading →

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On Creative Tension

Posted on April 26, 2024 by terryshen

  Admit it, all of us face stress or tension – within ourselves and with others. Regardless, it’s your inner desire, cloest family member or friend, there is no escape. Given we’re uniques in our own way, it is the … Continue reading →

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