Mind & Growth

Introduction Many engineers share the same anxiety If you come from an engineering background and are exploring biomedicine or life sciences, you may have asked yourself similar questions: Will I ever be “biological” enough? Is my engineering training holding me back? What should I keep, and what should I unlearn? These concerns are common—and valid. Three hidden advantages of an engineering background Through my own transition from engineering into biomedicine and bioinforma

Cross-Disciplinary Learning Is Not Talent: How I Self-Learned My Way from Engineering to Biomedicine and Bioinformatics I didn’t start on the “right” path My academic training began in engineering—chemical engineering and civil engineering. At the time, biology felt distant and abstract. Molecular mechanisms, cellular signaling, and biological data analysis were not part of my formal education. What engineering gave me was not certainty, but a habit of structured thinking: br

Introduction When it comes to job searching , most people rely heavily on online job boards—scrolling LinkedIn, Indeed, or a company’s website and sending out resumes. But true career progress requires more than applications. That’s why mastering networking strategies for job seekers has become one of the most powerful ways to access the hidden job market. 💡 Studies show that over 70% of job opportunities come through referrals or personal connections —not online platforms.

Original Text Do not exalt the worthy, and the people will not contend. Do not value rare treasures, and the people will not steal. Do not display what arouses desire, and the hearts of the people will not be disturbed. Therefore, the sage governs by: Emptying their minds, Filling their bellies, Weakening their ambitions, Strengthening their bones. Always keeping the people unknowing and without desire, So that the clever ones do not dare to act. Act through non-action (wu we

A solitary figure in traditional attire gazes over misty mountains, capturing the serene essence of contemplation in a landscape inspired by classical Chinese ink wash. Accompanying calligraphy reflects philosophical wisdom. Introduction As I’ve grown older, read more, and entered the professional world, I’ve found myself drawn to books that I never would have picked up as a student in Taiwan. In recent years, I’ve written extensively about leadership development and team gro

Introduction In the previous article, we explored self-awareness leadership and why understanding our emotions, values, strengths, and blind spots is the foundation of effective leadership. However, self-awareness does not end with reflection and feedback alone. To deepen personality awareness leadership , leaders must also understand their behavioral patterns —how they naturally think, decide, communicate, and interact with others. One practical way to do this is through pe

Leadership Series (Series 2): Self-Awareness — The Foundation of Effective Leadership Introduction In the previous article, we explored Everyday Leadership and why leadership is not defined by job titles but by influence. This second article focuses on the core skill that shapes every great leader: Self-awareness — understanding yourself before you lead others. Self-awareness helps you recognize your emotions, strengths, weaknesses, values, and blind spots. Without this foun

Everyday Leadership (Series 1): Build Leadership Skills to Accelerate Your Career Growth Leadership today is no longer defined by titles or authority. In modern workplaces—especially in science, biotech, academia, and technology— leadership is a behavior , shaped by how we communicate, collaborate, and influence others. This article begins my leadership series by introducing the powerful concept of Everyday Leadership , a framework that helps anyone build leadership skills an