Pause in My Life – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 4.1.2020 I thought I was taking a pause after writing the 100th blog. Little did I know that the whole world would be taking a long pause and everyone’s lives would be disrupted tremendously. Travel, school, dining, socialization, and entertaining have almost come to…
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Be Nice to Yourself – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 9.6.2019 We live in a dynamic, crowded, and fast-paced world. We take care of our children, care for our elders, work to earn a decent living, and strive to please our bosses and friends. We are the sandwich generation — constantly trying to balance our…
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Kindness Is Everywhere – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 7.18.2019 It is heartwarming to see a total stranger holding an umbrella for someone in a wheelchair. He is too focused on shielding her to notice the soaking rain on his shoulder. His caring expands beyond the umbrella’s reach. It is touching to see an immigrant…
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Street Cleaning and Mind Cleansing – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 5.31.2019 During our 50th anniversary vacation in Japan, we enjoyed warm friendship, marvelous food, and splendid scenery. Among the bustling city, hustled lives, beautiful gardens, and majestic temples and shrines, I noticed something very interesting: There are hardly any garbage cans in the streets,…
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Living and Dealing with the Triple “A”s – Musings of Dr. Jamie Hsu, 4.16.2019 We are experiencing an onslaught of the triple “A”s (automation, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality) in every aspect of our lives. You can’t go to any technical conferences or read any technology news without seeing one the three “A”s. Are the…
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A Lifelong Learner – My Dearest Mom – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 7.9.2018 July 9 was the date my dearest mother left us to be in a better world 14 years ago. Many sweet memories of Mom are still deeply ingrained in my heart. One thing that stood out and impacted me the…
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Learning From Nature – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 6.11.2018 The more I observe nature, the more I am fascinated by its beauty and designs. No wonder our ancestors spent so much time observing, contemplating, and mimicking nature in every aspect of their lives. From the most intricate human organs like the brain and…
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Evolving Galaxy and Business Ecosystem – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 6.1.2018 There was a fascinating National Geographic TV special describing the evolution of a galaxy. It described the formation of stars from dust, gas, and dark matter, and how clusters of stars formed galaxies like our own Milky Way. Through billions of years,…
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Continuous Self-Improvement – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 5.13.2018 Two frequent comments from readers of my blogs are: “What you suggested is easier said than done,” and “I am too busy to find time for self-improvement.” Let me clarify and elaborate a bit more about the intent of my blogs. Most of the blogs…
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The Power and Joy of Openness – Musings of Dr. Jamie C. Hsu, 4.2.2018 When the political world is filled with ugly tweets, accusations, divisiveness, exclusiveness, and self-interest, let us not forget the basic kindness and courage of the human spirit. There are still a lot of stories of altruism, sanctuary, courage, and sacrifice by…
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