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William Liao

William Liao

Magic Tic Tacs

In a desperate attempt to change the fate of my losing team during a middle school kickball game, I popped open my container of…

16h ago

Magic Tic Tacs

16h ago

William Liao

Two forward, one back

Moving homes over the last month was hectic: some days I handled things well; other days, not so well.

1d ago

Two forward, one back

1d ago

William Liao

Forever now (returning 10/07)

Taking a break from daily writing, returning 10/07.

Sep 26

Forever now (returning 10/07)

Sep 26

William Liao

Buoyant spirit

I’ve always admired people that seem to have a way of lifting up the spirits of the people around them — I call these people buoyant…

Sep 25

Buoyant spirit

Sep 25

William Liao

Pick

Today my friend shared a beautiful passage from Sylvia Plath’s novel The Bell Jar:

Sep 24

Pick

Sep 24

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The best plan

I’ve been packing up my house over the last few weeks.

Sep 23

The best plan

Sep 23

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A privilege to be here

Today would have been the birthday of a college friend who passed away a few years ago.

Sep 21

A privilege to be here

Sep 21

William Liao

Choose to not be reduced

One of the best framings on happiness I’ver heard to date is the idea that it is a choice instead of a destination.

Sep 21

Choose to not be reduced

Sep 21

William Liao

Remove the option

Several months ago I resolved to spend more of my working day using my standing desk.

Sep 19

Remove the option

Sep 19

William Liao

The sound and feeling of change

We often ascribe positive thoughts and feelings to the act of growing and becoming better versions of ourselves.

Sep 19

The sound and feeling of change

Sep 19

William Liao

William Liao

Taiwanese American, daily blogger of ideas about impactful work in service of others, photographer (ephemera.photography)

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