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The TickTalk Philosophy
A framework for thinking about capital, purpose, and long-term judgment. Five principles. Applied consistently.
"The best investors are philosophers who happen to allocate capital. Every decision reflects a worldview."
The Framework
Five principles that shape every essay, product, and decision.
Think in Decades
Real wealth compounds through patience. Optimize for long-term judgment, not quarterly cycles.
Capital as Stewardship
Money is a tool for building, not an end in itself. How you allocate capital reflects who you are.
Clarity Over Complexity
The best frameworks are simple enough to remember, deep enough to apply. Sophistication serves simplicity.
East Meets West
True perspective comes from multiple vantage points. Bridge cultures, generations, and disciplines.
Ground Zero Wisdom
The deepest insights emerge from loss, not success. Honor the full spectrum of the wealth journey.
Who This Is For
If any of these resonate, you're in the right place.
You think in decades, not quarters
You believe capital is a tool, not an end
You want frameworks, not hot takes
You are building something that matters
You have experienced loss and found clarity
You are navigating family wealth decisions
The Story
Context, not credentials.
1995–2009
Wealth Without Wisdom
Grew up during China's economic transformation. Witnessed fortunes made and lost. Learned early: money amplifies problems, it doesn't solve them.
2010–2018
Breaking the Mold
Left the family path. Built companies in NYC. Made money. Lost money. Discovered success and significance are different things.
2019–Present
Ground Zero Wisdom
Lost everything. Found clarity in the abyss. The "other shore" was beneath my feet all along. Now I help others see it too.
What I Do
Three lenses, one framework.
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