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Explore Bravely “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” - Ulysses, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson 2013.1.6: When I jumped out of the airplane at 14,000 feet, the cold air hit my face, and I realized how far I had come. Being a Skydiver, I learned to be brave. Forgetting the horizon so that I can fly higher. 2012.4.3: The road to Meili Mountain was difficult and dangerous. The journey taught me to be tough enough to trek over mountains, yet humble enough to be fulfilled. 2012.7.1: I finally earned my scuba diving license after overcoming the fear of taking off my mask in the deep ocean. I got a new way to explore another 70% of the Earth. The ocean taught me to be flexible, physically and mentally. Australia Guam Island

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Explore Bravely “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”

- Ulysses, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

2013.1.6:

When I jumped out of the airplane at

14,000 feet, the cold air hit my face, and I

realized how far I had come. Being a

Skydiver, I learned to be brave. Forgetting

the horizon so that I can fly higher.

2012.4.3:

The road to Meili Mountain was difficult and

dangerous. The journey taught me to be tough enough

to trek over mountains, yet humble enough to be

fulfilled.

2012.7.1:

I finally earned my scuba diving license after

overcoming the fear of taking off my mask in

the deep ocean. I got a new way to explore

another 70% of the Earth. The ocean taught

me to be flexible, physically and mentally.

Australia

Guam Island

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2005.9.30:

I started to learn Go. Playing Go, I

enjoy analyzing different situations

and forecasting the tactics my

opponent may use. Those games are

challenging and full of variables and

make me ignore short-term setbacks.

2013.1.25:

Tattoos are a unique expression of creativity. By

appreciating tattoos, I get the chance to listen to the

stories behind the designs, which gives me another angle to

see the world and people around me.

1999.10.3:

Almost everyone in my family works in the tea industry, so I

learned to distinguish a tea’s origin from just a sip. Tasting tea

is charming because it requires patience to wait for the smell

to spread and concentration to detect every characteristic

accompanying the flavor.

Aside from physically exploring the world, I seek to

understand others minds, souls and cultures. Explore Sensitively

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Commit to Community

2008.5.26:

We stood outside the senate to protest the

construction of a highway that passes through

the natural reserve area. I learned to care

about the environment around me.

2011.9.15:

Believing that another world is possible, I volunteered

to teach mathematics in Blue Sky Reformatory. I

taught, amended their behaviors, and encouraged them

by sharing positive thinking.

“All my life, I've lived by a code - Honor the gods,

love my woman, and protect my country.” - Hector,

Troy 2008.8.18:

On that day, we lost 7 points in the 1st

inning. As the founder of the cheering

section, I inspired and encouraged

members to support athletes from my

country and fight until the end. We

lost in the Olympics but won respect

from our competitors.

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2013.1.6:

The best cider I ever tasted. I paid a 30% down payment

to join a local tour to explore the rainforest. However, a

staff believed I had paid in full already. I corrected them,

and they gave me free drinks for my honesty.

2007.10.1:

I met my cat “Koko” in the street in a cold winter.

He was weak and had a fever of forty degrees. I took

him to the hospital and decided to adopt him. My

friends said I acted like a single father feeding my child.

Now, Koko is 6 years old and weighs 7 kg

– A fat cat!

2002.2.2:

I saved the life of a boy who rushed into the road by laying

down my bike in front of the car. My left arm was broken

in this accident and forced me to miss my baseball

competition, but it was worth it.

“You wear a mask for so long, you forget who you were beneath

it.” ― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta. I never lost my small-town

heart.

Commit to Spirit

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Fight for We

2010.9.28:

After a year and a half of effort, we finally built the

corporate productivity system. Along the way, I learned how

to open my mind, deal with conflicts and build consensus.

2007.5.30:

In my last national game appearance in university, as the

4th batter in the softball team, I was used to playing

under high expectation and pressure. My tips are quite

simple: I always started training earliest and ended latest,

practiced again and again to improve every detail.

A dream makes a team; a team builds a dream. Dreaming

together, I imprinted my mind with courage, responsibility and

trust.

2005.9.1:

I was selected as captain of a soccer team with

members from 7 countries. During the game, I

needed to calmly analyze the atmosphere, quickly

devise tactics, and effectively direct the other 10

players to attack and defend.

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Malocclusion:

A hereditary condition gave me a crooked jaw. I did

not like being in the public eye, as I imagined

everyone would be looking at my face. I overcame the

difficulty, found the confidence and performed to the

applause of many at my company party.

Polycystic kidney:

I inherited polycystic kidney, a disease with a

possibility of 0.2%. The discovery confirmed my

feeling that I was different from others. I never lost

heart, and I am willing to fight for anything with a

possibility higher than 1%.

Ligament injuries:

The serious injury to my ankle ligament almost ended

my days on the soccer field. I had surgery and

recovered in 3 months through rehabilitation and

determination. In the next month, I led the

department soccer team to win the national

championship.

“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?”

- Ode to the West Wind, by Percy Bysshe Shelley Confronting Challenges

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Since 1992:

I am a professional collector of baseball and basketball

cards. I now have more than 10,000 cards. My best

investment was Allen Iverson memorabilia since he

played for Georgetown University. I sold them all after

he won NBA Most Valuable Player in 2001 with more

than 500% ROI.

Since 2004:

I initiated and hosted a video game competition

in university. We attracted hundreds of

participants each year and became a popular

event on campus.

Since 2003:

I bought a used motorbike and customized it. Even

in a city with 10 million motorcycles, no one else’s

looks like mine. I became the only one who can

modify, check and correct steel wire indicators in my

town.

Play Hard If you want to play a wonderful game, you need to be part of the game at first.

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Work Hard

From Economics to Engineering:

I never studied physics and chemistry in school,

but I finished my thesis on semiconductors and

became a key member of the technical board of

TSMC to conduct cutting-edge technology

development. Never say never.

From Taiwan to the World:

I became the youngest coordinator for global capacity

planning of a production line, ranging from Singapore, to

China, to the United Stated with USD4.3 billion in

backing. This experience gave me the skills to manage

international teams.

From Tactics to Strategy:

MIT Sloan will retool me with advanced skills and business

mindset to raise my thinking and capabilities. The practical

experience learned from G-project will open my eyes to a

new world both professionally and personally.

It’s not about who I am. It’s totally about who I want to be.