I recently listened to a McKinsey podcast about the future of Asia and it argued that the 19th century belonged to Europe, the 20th century to America, and that the 21st century belongs to Asia. The vastness and depth of Asia manifests itself in the region’s geography, demographics, culture, and…
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The Mysterious Universe
My apologies for the tardiness in sharing this post, I got caught up with finishing my MBA degree, work, and other academic pursuits while caring for a puppy who is now 6 months old and a lot more trained and independent. This post is about the universe and its mysterious…
Pulse Vol V
Lockdowns are being eased around the world and the specter of a China-USA cold war is starting to unfold. Tik Tok. China and Iran are nearing a historic militarily and economic partnership – a strong rebuke to US foreign policy for the country / region. The partnership will provide Iran…
Pulse Vol IV
Happy belated Canada Day, and Happy Independence Day to our neighbors in the South! I spoke with my brother last week who lives in Dubai and turns out Barry’s bootcamp reopened its Dubai locations. Whats more, we won’t be seeing shirtless men in fitness classes anytime soon (#petpeeves solved). Canada…
Ted Talk Favs
No matter where you are in the world at this moment it is fair to say that a great majority of us have spent the last few weeks hunkered down in our homes. Some have chosen to learn a new skill, others have rekindled family connections, and some may have…
India Briefing
A briefing on India’s economy, demographics, and future prospects. The country is poised to achieve 79.1% of US GDP by 2050.
New Year Themes
Hindsight is 2020. Few years ago I decided against the idea of new year resolutions. Instead, I decided on new year themes. The idea is simple: instead of brainstorming a laundry list of items, I decided to come up with a theme for the year and every activity centered around that theme.
Vietnam Briefing
You know when people ask if you had chemistry with someone or even a group of people? I believe it applies to cities as well. For me I felt an instant chemistry with Ho Chi Minh upon arrival. The city is buzzing, chaotic, and infested with motorbikes that may even…
Asia Briefing
I just finished a 2 week trip across South East Asia starting with Singapore and ending in Ho Chi Minh. It was my first time visiting a lot of the countries that included Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Taiwan. A couple of weeks before, I had visited India with Oxford University…
Mind, Body, and Soul Briefing
This briefing covers the mind, body, and soul from a few excerpts and articles I came across that are worth sharing. On a personal note I am currently at the tail end of a spiritual retreat filled with yoga, meditation, and reflection in South East Asia starting with Ubud in…