William LiaoStated versus in practiceWhat I or anyone states is important means nothing if our time, attention, and energy are pointed in a different direction.1 min read·10 hours ago----
William LiaoEmbrace everything to embrace nothingI started a note in my phone where I list key values that I want to try to embody every day.1 min read·1 day ago----
William LiaoThe insidiousness of ‘just this once’I have a note on my desk with the words “DO NOT MULTITASK” written in large print.2 min read·2 days ago----
William Liaodon’t fight the ebbEvery month I experience a few days that I would qualify as ‘ebbs’ — less-productive-than-usual days where I can’t seem to focus on…2 min read·3 days ago----
William Liaobe deliberate, not busyIn my new data analyst role, I’ve been feeling some self-imposed pressure to deliver a high quality analysis that tells my team something…1 min read·4 days ago----
William LiaoWhen to plant saplingsThe best time to invest in something may very well be when you least need it.2 min read·5 days ago----
William LiaoGet eaten by ostriches or…In the latest Jumanji film the protagonists drive a buggy off the edge of one cliff onto another.1 min read·6 days ago----
William LiaoWhat are your basics?Trying to accelerate growth by doing more often has the exact opposite effect.2 min read·May 11, 2024----
William LiaoThe Hero’s JourneyMany popular stories including The Lord of the Rings, Mulan, and Hunger Games follow what’s called a Hero’s journey.2 min read·May 10, 2024----
William Liao100%The idea of occasionally making exceptions for our principles sounds perfectly reasonable and agreeable on its face, but can actually be…1 min read·May 9, 2024----