Global Rencai
Global Rencai
The beautiful French notion of jolie laide
Leave it to the sophisticated French to devise a concept of female beauty so abstract, so nuanced, as to defy logic entirely. Their slangy “jolie laide” literally translates as the contradiction “pretty-ugly,” but think of it as “oddly beautiful.”
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Create something of value to the world
Readers often ask me questions like:How do I show that I’m more than what’s shown my resume? How can I set myself apart from the hundreds of other candidates applying to the same jobs as me?
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Your turn: Create something
The best way for you to pay tribute to Steve Jobs is to take inspiration from his example, and create something special of your own.
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I’m writing a book!
That’s right, everyone. I’m so happy to announce today that I am writing a book. Today’s post is the behind-the-scenes story of: how this project came about, why I started the Global Rencai blog, and how I started writing in the first place. So, grab a drink, relax, and enjoy the show.
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Memo to Chinese worldwide: Your feelings matter
Have you ever met someone who’s really popular? A woman who’s like a man-magnet, exerting an irresistible pull on all the men? Or someone who’s always at the center of all the fun parties? Or someone who floats up into management while everyone else is stuck in the trenches?
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Joy in the News
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