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Hope Versus Hopelessness: Fighting Through Depression

I am continually surprised when I hear or see that someone, usually young and successful, ends their life. This seems chronic in Hollywood…

11h ago

11h ago

Insomniacs After School: Living is Impact

I watched a lovely Japanese movie based on a comic book about two teenage insomniacs Isaki & Nakami whose illness brings them together. It…

2d ago

2d ago

The Lord of the Rings: A Timely Reminder and Tale of War

I think we all have watched the movie series or even read the books by Tolkien. It’s a story of men, dwarves, elves & hobbits standing…

4d ago

4d ago

Marvin’s Best Weekly Reads June 8th, 2025

“Chaos is the law of nature; order is the dream of man” — Henry Adams

6d ago

6d ago

The Age of Austerity: Getting Lean & Mean

I read a very interesting article by Eric Newcomer on Silicon Valley bad boy Chamath Palihapitiya.

Jun 7

Jun 7

Being Off Your Game: Coping & Recovery

You ever have a feeling that you are out of synch and feeling slightly off. I believe the term is discombobulated. I’ve felt this…

Jun 5

Jun 5

The New Chivalry: Being a Modern Knight

I think every young male is entranced by medieval knights and chivalry: the western version of Bushido. I grew up reading about medieval…

Jun 3

Jun 3

Marvin’s Best Weekly Reads June 1st, 2025

“There is no sin except stupidity” — Oscar Wilde

Jun 1

Jun 1

The Long Sword: The Middle Ages of Wisdom

I am an amateur historian and I truly believe one of the best and most enjoyable ways is reading historical fiction. Christian Cameron is…

May 31

May 31

The Zen Diary

This excellent movie is about an older Japanese widower living in the mountains who writes and cooks seasonal vegetarian foods based on old…

May 29

May 29

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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