I caught up with some old friends recently and noticed a common thread in our conversations: making friends as an ‘adult’ is hard. I took it for granted, but from elementary school all the way up to college, these institutions were natural Schelling points for developing and fostering meaningful relationships. Likeminded people come together for everything from…

I can’t help but experience a visceral reaction when someone says they’re a picky eater. Few things compare to enjoying a great meal, and I’m not just talking about taste or nourishment. Simple dishes often offer insights into various cultures. Some of my personal favorites: Food does more than just satiate hunger; it opens doors…

The most contrarian thing of all is not to oppose the crowd but to think for yourself — Peter Thiel Independent thought is a frequent recommendation from successful founders & other figures, but how can we build that skill? In the primitive era, following the crowd was often the wiser approach to optimize for survival. Chomping…

The past week, I finally started Formula 1: Drive to Survive, the popular Netflix show documenting the pinnacle of motorsports. Drive to Survive (DtS) has been hugely successful in garnering new audiences including first-time casuals like myself, and adding to the 400 million F1 fans internationally. Only 6 episodes into the first season, I’ve become entranced…

As a recent new graduate stuck at home during the pandemic, I’ve had plenty of time to do some much-needed retrospection. It started with reflecting on my past four years in university. There were the typical ups and downs associated with any college experience: stressing over exams, unforgettable bar nights with friends, even the grind…