Do you see yourself as a leader?

Recently, I was fortunate to be promoted to a leadership role.

To be honest, not much has changed.

Colleagues still come to me with their problems,

and I must now stand by my own decisions.

A good leader, perhaps, is simply this:

to move forward with a goal,

to take responsibility for what is undecided,

and to carry wisdom along the way.

It reminds me of traveling abroad.

At first, I led everyone in finding the way,

but being unfamiliar with the city, I took the wrong path.

(And trust me, you don’t want to wander blindly

through the maze of Japanese subway stations.)

Even a child had to correct me.

But soon, I regained focus,

and the rest of the journey went on the right track.

Failure is never the end.

Rising again is where leadership begins.

What’s your favorite word?

At first, the word that came to mind was “money.”

Money isn’t everything, but without it, nothing moves.

Risky business always finds someone.

A losing business finds no one.

But when I think deeper, my favorite word is 「福」 (Fú).

Money can solve a moment,

but 福 steadies a lifetime.

It is peace, it is abundance.

It is restful sleep at dawn,

shared laughter at the table,

a hand to hold in times of pain.

Money shifts with the market,

with the rise and fall of people’s hearts.

福, instead, is something I can hold within.

Gratitude brings it.

Generosity multiplies it.

To cherish the moment—this itself is 福.

Not every stubborn person is hard to get along with.

Sometimes, having a clear stand simply makes them predictable.

The real red flag shows up when stubbornness comes with constant misunderstanding and endless nitpicking.

When someone insists on their own view not out of principle, but out of refusal to listen, that’s when it turns into trouble.

Another red flag is when people cross physical boundaries.

Getting too handsy is not playfulness, it is disrespect.

If someone can’t understand where the line is, trust becomes impossible.

And while I notice these signs in others, I also remind myself not to become one of them—choosing integrity, openness, and a heart willing to listen.

Describe your ideal week.

A steady income, to ease the mind.

A steady exercise, to keep the body alive.

Health for myself, health for my family — the blessing I hold close.

And above all,

a steady prayer.

The rhythm that carries everything through the week.

Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why.

Like many people, I’ve never really met a professional athlete, and I’ve never even watched a game live. Most of what I know comes from broadcasts and media reports.

When I saw this prompt, the first name that came to mind was Kobe.

His achievements were top-tier, and his attitude was top-tier among the top-tier.

The line that struck me the most was something he said when he retired:

If ten or twenty years from now, my greatest accomplishment is still just the NBA, I would feel ashamed.

That line made me realize life shouldn’t stop at one stage.

Even if you’ve reached the peak, you still need the courage to pursue the next peak.

Maybe what’s most unforgettable isn’t the achievement itself, but that heart that refuses to stop.

How do you relax?

We often hope for quick fixes, like a vaccine that gives long-lasting protection with just one shot.

But life rarely works that way. Most goals, most states of being, take time and steady practice to build.

Relaxation is a good example.

It’s not something you do once and forget.

It’s something you return to every day, weaving it slowly into your life.

How to relax? Everyone has their own way.

For me, it’s simple:

A good night’s sleep Moving my body Or just watching travel videos, imagining myself in a beautiful place

These small moments ease the mind.

And over time, they become nourishment—helping us walk further, steadier, and lighter.

For me, the answer is obvious:

I’d give up negative words.

Even though I constantly remind myself to stay positive,

sometimes a little complaint still pops up in my head.

I usually don’t say it out loud—it just flashes through my mind.

The classic example?

A very Taiwanese swear word: “gan” (幹).

I don’t actually speak it, but in moments of frustration, it shows up silently in my thoughts.

And even if it’s not this exact word, other negative expressions inevitably sneak in.

This reminds me of a recent moment in the news.

A journalist asked the President of Taiwan:

“Ko Wen-je has been detained for over a year without clear evidence of wrongdoing. What’s your view on that?”

Faced with such a tough question, the President couldn’t help herself—

she muttered “ma de” (媽的…), which is basically our version of “damn it.”

It shows that these emotional slips aren’t just personal struggles;

even leaders can’t always keep them in check.

To completely let go—not just in speech, but even in thought—

probably takes a long journey of practice.

As for me, my flow of mind is still very much a work in progress.

I feel lucky. Even though Taiwan is seen as a place with geopolitical risks, there is no war.

I feel lucky. Even though Taiwan is often mocked as a land of scams, neither I nor my family have fallen into one.

I feel lucky. Even though times are tough, we haven’t made enemies.

Grateful for peace, for safety, for loved ones.

And thankful to God for all of it.