Archive for September, 2010
Junk Boat Trip Hong Kong
Thanks to invites from Chris Maier + Glory Wong, I had a great Sunday night last week. I got a chance to get away from the city. Away from the crowds + smell of stinky tofu. With a gleaming polished surface, the junk boat was gorgeous featuring wood panels and we had a great time [...]
Bar Camp HK 2010: 5 Must Do’s to Self Fund a Start Up
Intro:: Last Saturday, I attended Bar Camp HK @ HK Polytech University. + 400 Innovative People….Mostly Nerd…. But so much fun Bar Camp is fun. Speakers suggest a topic and attendees choose from different categories. Out of around 60 speakers, I was voted 2nd best. Thus, I was awarded a new Amazon Kindle from Simone [...]
Sex in the City, Hong Kong Style
Dear mommy, Every year, I learn to enjoy my life and be a happier person. The secret is to have a sense of humor. Really, I find humor in all things. This week, I was supposed to meet a lovely girl for drinks, perhaps lemon ice tea. She told me she was going to show [...]
3 Evils of an entrepreneur: Indecision, Fear, and Doubt
Hong Kong is a fun city no doubt. Since the city is so dense, there is information overload. Hip hopping on the street, I am lured to take flyers from the local restaurants. Information overload can cause the first evil for entrepreneurs, INDECISION. Instead, entrepreneur should quickly decide on a decision. Yes. We are getting [...]
Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
This video is based on Daniel Pink’s Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us I love this video. Simply a creative way to educate and communicate a message. I suggest watching this video at least 5 times in order to understand the context. The main point is that money does not drive us if [...]
My addiction playing Dodgeball in Hong Kong
When I tell my friends I play organized dodgeball, they ask me if thats a real sport. Yes it is. (Take a look at my catch at 1:05 min) As a matter of fact, it is so much fun. Perhaps, dodgeball reminds me of the happy days when I was dodgeball king during recess time. [...]
Quality of Life over quantity
Dear mommy, I have been a happier person this time around living in Hong Kong. Last summer, my senses were so stimulated by bright light and the Lan Kwai Fong dancing club seen. I guess I have matured. I value one on one dinners rather than big groups. I value eating slowly, enjoying eat grain [...]
@ 80 years old, what would I regret?
Dear mommy, I find that it is key to understand what I would regret if I look back when I am 80 years old. For one thing, I would regret not making enough money. But one thing I would regret is perhaps not taking enough risk, not spending more time with family, not traveling enough, [...]
Youtube Going to be Streaming Live
Youtube is testing out Streaming Live. for more details, read TechCrunch article.
KevJumba Youtube Sensation on Amazing Race 17
YouTube video entertainer KevJumba will be on Amazing Race Season 17. Great to see an Asian kid and his dad on video. They both are so funny. Thanks to Steve Jang for link.
Google Instant Search
Google’s landing page is simple and clear. The main actor is the search bar. I like this. Contrast this to Yahoo’s landing page, Yahoo would be considered the clutter King. News and plenty of other features on Yahoo. But living in Hong Kong, many people prefer the Yahoo Landing page. It is loud and colorful, [...]
Always be a thermostat, Never a thermometer.
Always be a thermostat, Never a thermometer. On a chili evening in San Francisco a few weeks ago, I ran into my entrepreneur mentor Galen Yuen. We chatted from 11pm till 5am about entrepreneurship + life. One great lesson I learned is to … { Always be a thermostat, Never a thermometer} When you walk [...]
Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
I love this video. A few lessons I learned. + Do something you love. Life is so short. If you’re not doing something you love, slowly transition. If you want to leave your law firm and become a radio host, get a mentor in that field. Read up on that field. That fact is that [...]
Ge Wang: Making Music Should Be Fun for All from Fora TV
I agree with Ge Wang. We all have a creative side but we just need a platform or vehicle. Being creative has many forms. You can create music, write a Knock Knock joke, or simply create a new dance form.
Confession of a taxi driver: Mr. Taxi lost a son from suicide
After a night of dancing in Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong, I took a taxi home around 5am. As usual, I would ask my taxi driver questions. “How is the Hong Kong economy?” “How do people survive in this city?” I like to learn from taxi drivers. They are observant and overhear thousands of [...]
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{ Rayfil Wong | self development :: linbowing }
- New Sensation. Linbowing, not Tebowing.Jeremy Lin has been on fire. I noticed the other night Jeremy Lin bowing to Carmelo Anthony as a sign of celebration. Could this be a new sensation? No more Tebowing, Linbowing time. You heard it first here at rayfil.com, I am coining the term “Linbowing” A few years ago, I saw Jeremy Lin play […]
- Humans are Awesome, Training RequiredLimits are truly self imposed. Practice married with dedication and focus = amazing […]
