Love is essential

It’s been such a difficult and emotional week following the murders here in Los Angeles. In my last blog post, I called for calm in the Chinese-on-Chinese hatred that some people have expressed online.

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Do not settle for Mr. Wrong

My friends and I all have stayed in relationships longer – months, even years – longer than we know is good for us. We try to change him, we try to change ourselves, we struggle to make a fit where there is not a real fit, and in the process of trying to make things work, we make everything worse.

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Change the world – it’s fun!

Last Friday, I went back to Los Angeles City Hall to help celebrate the 10-year anniversary of “Cash for College,” a program which connects students and their parents with the public funds to help them go to college.

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Frankly, right now, I’m having the time of my life

Bonjour mes jolies laides! You all have been much in my heart as I’ve been rushing to finish writing my book for you. I’m thrilled to report that – it’s done. Thanks for all the加油s! I’m now working on the Chinese version with my darling translator Jianbo Wang.

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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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The world is shifting radically. Global Rencai is an advice blog on the new rules of the game. Global Rencai is pronounced “global ren-tsai” and means “global talent” in Chinglish. Its author, Joy Chen (陈愉), is a Chinese-American former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles turned global corporate headhunter. To subscribe to the blog, enter your email address at www.globalrencai.com.