winnie chou

"It's easy to assume that getting rich in money will also mean you are rich in time, but it is often the case that when you earn more money, you end up with less time and more responsibilities.

Being rich is nice, but what you really want to optimize for is (1) an income that exceeds your spending by a healthy margin and (2) a lifestyle that is... See more

“In order for the turtle to move, it has to stick its neck out,” Dr. Ruth said in her commencement speech at Trinity College in 2004. “There are going to be times in your life when you’re going to have to stick your neck out. There will be challenges. And instead of hiding in a shell, you have to go out and meet them.”

“The greatest sign of an ill-regulated mind is to believe things because you wish them to be so.”

— Louis Pasteur

the objects we love most develop their own mythology

"You build your mind, so make it into something you want to live with."

If it helps to visualize chalkboard decisions, imagine standing at the base of a 2000m mountain with two paths in front of you. You can only see the next 100m of each, and one path looks easier. If you only consider what you can see, you'll choose the easier path. Only after you walk the first bit do you realize that choosing the easiest visible... See more

"The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions."

"You can cold email nearly anyone, but nearly everyone overlooks how powerful it can be.

Sending one email each week that feels like a stretch can change your life. Will you get turned down? Sure, most of the time. But you only need one to pay off for something amazing to happen.

Take your time, write a thoughtful message, and muster the courage to... See more

"When you're on the field, play as if nothing else matters.

When you're off the field, remember that the game doesn't matter at all."