Work life balance

My Focus 2026: Rebuilding My Life Force in a Season of Transition

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As I step into 2026, I find myself in a season of transition — one that feels unfamiliar, a little disorienting, and surprisingly freeing.

I’m leaving full-time work and entering what I like to call my rewirement phase. It’s not quite retirement, not exactly a second act with a clearly defined script. I don’t yet know what my goals will be for the next five years. And for the first time in a long time, I’m learning to be okay with that. ...  read more

From Disability Diagnosis to Recovery: My Journey With Physical Wealth

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wake up call to a physical health

Most of us start life with a perfect score in physical wealth. As kids, we bounce back quickly, brimming with energy, and assume our bodies will always keep up. But as we age, physical wealth becomes something we must actively protect—and if we don’t, the decline can be sharper than we ever expect. ...  read more

How to Build Social Wealth to Achieve Lasting Happiness

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When we talk about wealth, social wealth, depth of our connections to others, is often the most overlooked type. We take for granted that when we’re young, we’re surrounded by classmates, teammates, and family. But as life gets busier, friendships become harder to maintain. We forget how essential social wealth really is. You can have money, health, time, even inner peace—but if you’re alone, life will still feel empty. In fact, research shows that social isolation shortens life spans and makes us less happy. ...  read more

Time Wealth: How to Gain Freedom & Control Over Your Schedule

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If you asked me 30 years ago whether I felt wealthy in time, I would have laughed. Back then, I was working 60–90 hours a week in consulting, often late into the night and on weekends. I still remember my very first business trip with McKinsey. I was thrilled to be flying from Hong Kong to Beijing, imagining sightseeing and soaking in the city. Instead, I spent nearly the entire trip inside the hotel, working from 7 a.m. until 2 a.m. on client interviews and decks. I barely saw the city at all. That early experience set the tone: my time wasn’t mine. My schedule belonged to clients, managers, and deadlines. ...  read more

I’m Happy, Excited, Lost, and Anxious – All at the Same Time

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What it feels like to leave traditional work and walk into the unknown

On April 11, I’ll officially leave my corporate job—and with it, close the chapter on 30 years of traditional work. But this isn’t just about quitting a job. It’s about stepping away from the structure that has defined most of my adult life and stepping into a space I’ve never fully explored: freedom. ...  read more

Finding Connection Through Letters: A Gift for Dad’s 81st Birthday

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My dad loves me in his way. He just doesn’t always know how to show it, so instead, he teaches me lessons every time we talk—even when I was little. As I’ve grown older, and as he has aged into his 80s, I’ve come to appreciate him more for who he is. I know he won’t change, but that doesn’t mean I can’t find new ways to connect with him. This letter idea seems like a good try. ...  read more