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Marvin Liao

Idealism Versus Pragmatism: The Inner War of Silicon Valley

ROI versus just building something for the sake of building. Investing versus extracting. Doing stuff for money versus doing stuff for…

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Marvin’s Best Weekly Reads March 30th, 2025

“The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.” — Les Brown

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Family, Sacrifice and Drive: More Yellowstone Wisdom

I swear John Dutton sounds like an Asian immigrant parent. There is a monologue to his kids on the ride home after he becomes Governor…

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Crush Your Enemies Totally: More Yellowstone Wisdom

There are always things to learn from Yellowstone. During John Dutton’s swearing in ceremony for Governor, Dutton’s enemies are sitting in…

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Deciphering Chaos: A Unipolar World to Multipolar World

To many people in America and around the world, the new Trump administration has been a literal shock to the system. One minute bringing…

Mar 25

Mar 25

Marvin’s Best Weekly Reads March 23rd, 2025

“In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” — Henry Rollins

Mar 23

Mar 23

My Content Map: A Tool for All Creators and Make No Mistake, Everyone will be a Creator

Investing in yourself is more than just about money. It’s about education and self development. Taking David Perell’s “write of Passage”…

Mar 22

Mar 22

Patisserie Coin De Rue: Tragedy & Triumph in the Pursuit of Perfection

I saw this lovely Japanese movie, a drama about a cute bakery in Tokyo, that specializes in affordable but top end patisseries.

Mar 20

Mar 20

The Legend and the Butterfly: Power Corrupts

In lieu of visiting Japan, I have been on a Japanese movie kick. I watched documentaries, comedies and was excited to watch a samurai drama…

Mar 18

Mar 18

Marvin’s Best Weekly Reads March 16th, 2025

“April prepares her green traffic light, and the world thinks: Go.” — Christopher Morley

Mar 16

Mar 16

Marvin Liao

Marvin Liao

Ever curious: Tsundoku, Reader, Aspiring Shokunin, World traveller, Investor & Tech/Media exec interested in almost everything! www.marvinliao.com

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