Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

The Tale of Two Comrades: Lessons for Bangladesh

Two comrades, rising from the ashes of battlefield, possessing the same wisdom from years of struggle to protect the motherland from invaders and lessons from the same teachers, should have the same the destination or at least the same pace towards the destination. Nonetheless they don’t. Why? After having similar foundations built bit by bit by the predecessors, one comrade is on the verge of conquering the world and the other is struggling to keep its head above water. There were a many in the way they grew but a single difference in the way they continued their life made all the difference.

Miscellaneous, Personal Growth

Navigating the treacherous waters of ‘dog whistle politics’​

The phrase “Dog Whistle” is a new expression to me. Of course, I am speaking in political rather than in literary terms. For those like me, dog whistle refers to words or phrases that are common or “nothing special to pay special attention” to normal people, but trigger words to some folks, just like the sound of a dog whistle is not audible to normal people but the dogs can hear it.

Miscellaneous

Orange County’s Unsung Heroes

The annual meeting of the CFA Society of Orange County (CFAOC) is typically a forum for financial discourse, but this year’s gathering took a refreshing turn. The spotlight shifted from balance sheets and betas to the unsung heroes of Orange County: the non-profit leaders who tirelessly serve the community. As a CFA charterholder deeply entrenched in the investment world, this change of pace offered me a unique lens through which to view the challenges and triumphs of these organizations.

Miscellaneous

From Diapers to Deadlines: Unexpected Lessons of Fatherhood

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the bond between fathers and their children. For me, it’s also a moment to look back at the whirlwind of the past two years as a full-time dad. Spoiler alert: it’s been a roller-coaster of diapers, sleepless nights, and unexpected lessons that have turned me into a better professional. Here’s what fatherhood taught me about managing tough bosses and thriving in the workplace, all while dodging flying peas.

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