After spending months living in East Asia, I can see myself building a life here. The decision would be easier if I could read and write Chinese, the biggest barrier between curiosity and true immersion. But even without full language fluency, it’s hard to ignore what I’ve observed while living here.
I can see the trajectory every East Asian country is heading in. The pace of growth, the infrastructure, the ambition in the younger generation that’s missing in youths in North America. These young dudes in particular impress me: they’re sharp, ambitious, and aware of the opportunity in front of them. There’s an energy that feels like it’s pointing toward the future rather than clinging to the past.
What also stands out is the cultural unity that is completely new to me. This creates an efficient momentum that I fully understood in theory from star trek or something but never seen first hand.. In North America, fragmentation is the norm. The presence of a single belief system (or political) creates a unified deep understanding whether you agree with it or not. People know the framework they’re operating in, and that clarity helps them align on goals and achievements.
Don’t get it wrong. Things aren’t perfect here, but it’s better than anything we have back in NA currently. It’s nice seeing how a unified sense of direction fuels progress. The thoughtfulness of the community, the willingness to sacrifice for something bigger than individual gain, and the pride in collective achievement are things that leave a mark on me.
Maybe it’s just new and shiny. I realize the question isn’t whether East Asia has a future. It’s whether I want my future to be a part of it.
Also I would have access to all the 手打柠檬茶 I want. It is genuinely concerning how many ducks I have. Yes, it could be a problem.
Be picky but make sure your core capability is marketable first
June 6, 2024