Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #30: Kan Dang – “That Moment” in Anime, Finding Purpose through Service, and Living Life Fully
This edition brings to you an enlightening conversation with Kan Dang, a multitalented individual whose journey through dance, anime, and service is nothing short of inspiring. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of his life, exploring how each of these passions contributes to his sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Hell Divers 5 by Nicholas Sansbury Smith book summary review and key ideas.
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Hell Divers V: Captives by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
“Humanity has finally found a new home, but the price is blood….
After a long, perilous journey, Hell Divers Xavier Rodriguez and Magnolia Katib discover the Metal Islands, a sunny, habitable zone where thousands of people live by fishing and farming. But this “paradise” is really a violent warrior society ruled by the cannibal King el Pulpo. For the first time in X’s life, he is forced to lay down his arms and surrender.
Back on the airships, the Hell Divers are recovering from a gruesome discovery at Red Sphere, where they learned the truth about World War III. Now, they must fight another war – this time for what remains of their own endangered species. As the battle approaches, alliances will be forged and others broken.
Forced to fight in the Cazador army, X faces his toughest mission yet. Will he help his people come down from the sky and claim the promised land, or will humanity go extinct?” -Audible
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Continue reading “Book notes: Hell Divers V by Nicholas Sansbury Smith” Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #29: Lachlan Ma – Tech Recruiting at TikTok, Goal-Setting, and Discovering Your Ikigai
In the fast-paced world of career and life goals, it’s imperative to find a balance between work and play. Lachlan, a dynamic tech recruiter at TikTok, shares his fascinating journey through this balancing act on the latest episode of One Thousand Gurus podcast. From his passion for K-Pop to his vibrant career in tech recruiting, Lachlan’s story is a valuable lesson in perseverance, adaptability, and the drive to succeed.
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins book summary review and key ideas.
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The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life by JL Collins
“This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things – mostly about money and investing – she was not yet quite ready to hear.
Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we’ve created, understanding it is critical.
“But Dad,” she once said, “I know money is important. I just don’t want to spend my life thinking about it.” This was eye-opening. I love this stuff. But most people have better things to do with their precious time. Bridges to build, diseases to cure, treaties to negotiate, mountains to climb, technologies to create, children to teach, businesses to run.
Unfortunately, benign neglect of things financial leaves you open to the charlatans of the financial world. The people who make investing endlessly complex, because if it can be made complex it becomes more profitable for them, more expensive for us, and we are forced into their waiting arms.
Here’s an important truth: Complex investments exist only to profit those who create and sell them. Not only are they more costly to the investor, they are less effective.
The simple approach I created for her and present now to you is not only easy to understand and implement, it is more powerful than any other.” -Audible
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Continue reading “Book notes: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins” Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #28: Ray Lee – Adapting to AI, Navigating the Job Market, and Avoiding Burnout
In this enlightening discussion, J.R. revisits a compelling conversation with Ray, an international concept artist on the brink of moving back to South Korea. Through this dialogue, the nuances and challenges faced by artists in the global landscape are explored, offering valuable insights for aspiring creatives. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the conversation, highlighting critical takeaways for those navigating the art and design industries.
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Hell Divers IV: Wolves by Nicholas Sansbury Smith
“They dive so humanity survives. Now they take to the sea.
In the fourth installment of the award-winning and USA Today best-selling Hell Divers series, the Sea Wolf sets out to search for the Metal Islands. Leading the expedition is legendary Hell Diver Xavier Rodriguez. After enduring for a decade on the poisoned surface, his survival skills will be put to the test on the dangerous open seas.
But storms, sea monsters, and the cannibalistic Cazadores aren’t the only threat to X and his small crew. Their mission will uncover hard truths about the history of the war that left humankind stranded in the air for centuries. And the fate of those still living on the airships might very well rest on this fragile and perilous journey to find a new home.” -Audible
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Continue reading “Book notes: Hell Divers IV by Nicholas Sansbury Smith” Full Episode Page (show notes, links, transcript): #27: Eric Pan – Balancing Life as a UCLA Undergrad, Strategy Consulting, and Servant Leadership
Eric Pan, a vibrant and ambitious university student, recently joined the podcast to share an introspective look into his journey. As the youngest guest on the show, Eric brings a fresh perspective to the podcast, discussing his educational path, career aspirations, and insights into balancing multiple facets of life. This blog post captures the essence of their enlightening conversation.
The Well of Ascension, Mistborn book 2 by Brandon Sanderson book summary review and key ideas.
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The Well of Ascension: Mistborn, Book 2 by Brandon Sanderson
“From number one New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical martial-arts action.
The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler – the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years – has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.
As Kelsier’s protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.
Stopping assassins may keep Vin’s Mistborn skills sharp, but it’s the least of her problems.
Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn’t run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier’s crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won’t get easier with three armies – one of them composed of ferocious giants – now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler’s hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal.
As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.” -Amazon
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