This page (irregularly) shares some personal memos and things that I found interesting/inspiring.
I'm genuinely interested in two themes: human emotion and focus (sometimes linked to productivity), and particularly reasonate with:
- How Emotions Are Made? by Lisa Feldman Barrett
- Deep Work by Cal Newport
Working as a academic is a mix of fun and setbacks. During my Ph.D. study, when things went down, I often thought about and was encouraged by:
- The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
- The Ph.D. Grind by Philip J. Guo
I used to find writing a painful process but began to enjoy it as I write and read more, thanks to my patient Ph.D. advisor and:
- On Writing Well by William Zinsser
- Style: The Basics of Clarity and Grace by Joseph M. Williams
I read random books that I came across everywhere. Some are just good for winding down the day, while some can be extremely enjoyable and eye-opening. Books that I like:
- The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli
- The Stranger by Albert Camus
- 务虚笔记 by Shi Tiesheng
Recent readings (expand)
Other times, I run and wander around the world. Occasionally, I doodle and paint or play cozy/casual games. While ago, I was a part of the college dance crew (trying to get back into it recently :)).
🐱 Back in 2017, amidst a thunderstorm evening in Washington D.C., I adopted a cat named Missy. Since then, she has traveled and lived in different places on the earth, including Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Hong Kong.
