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The Unexpected Gift of Offering My Hotspot

Just as I sat down at a cafe near home, a foreign gentleman sits down next to me. Asks the barista about WiFi. “Sorry, no WiFi.” I watched him walk to the window, desperately waving his phone in the air, trying to catch a signal. Something in his body language

Oops, I Left the Door Open—Then Got My Heart Opened Too

Oops, I Left the Door Open—Then Got My Heart Opened Too

🚕 “You must be from Japan,” the taxi driver said with a chuckle. I had left the door wide open for a few seconds after hopping in at Yeouido. He was spot on. Turns out he visits Japan often—for onsen and golf. (Side note: Golf is apparently cheaper in Japan

Gratitude is a more useful fuel than anger

Gratitude is a more useful fuel than anger

📞5 missing calls. 7PM. Sunday evening. I was just heading out to a friend’s birthday dinner. My phone lit up—one of my key customers had been trying to reach me. Five times. My first instinct? “It can wait. Unless it’s a fire, I’m off-duty.” But the

Mid-Year Review—But Make It Personal

Mid-Year Review—But Make It Personal

This past Saturday, my wife and I hosted a small gathering of close friends for something new we introduced into our lives this year: a mid-year review—but done privately, among dear friends. We’ve done year-end reflections before, but this was the first time bringing the idea into the

When Connections Go Beyond the Screen

When Connections Go Beyond the Screen

When Connections Go Beyond the Screen This month, I had the opportunity to travel to Brunei 🇧🇳 and finally meet customers I’ve been working with for quite a while. Despite having over 10 virtual meetings already, meeting them in person added a new depth to our relationship. Here are a