Jen XuThe cult of [emotional] neutralitySometimes I wonder if our Asian parents suckered us into this. We’re not supposed to feel. We’re supposed to be ok with everything that…Jul 24Jul 24
Jen XuReflections of a…I started with the word “go-getter”, then also added “weirdo”, and “loner”, and wanted to add “jaded at times” and “old” and “funny”, and…Jul 16Jul 16
Jen XuOn preparing for the worst versus hoping for the bestI’ve recently started to wonder if I really do see the world too differently than some people — could it explain why I just never feel…Apr 1Apr 1
Jen XuOn taking action…without trying to predict how other people will reactIf you just read the title, it actually sounds like I’m suggesting that you don’t take other people’s feelings or thoughts into…Mar 4Mar 4
Jen XuOn Learning to Half-Ass Things…and Accepting ItIt sounds counter-intuitive to half-ass things. But for someone who is hard-headed, intense, and stupidly aggressive at times, sometimes…Jan 3Jan 3
Jen XuOn Being an Asian Athletic TrainerBeing an Asian athletic trainer is truly special.May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
Jen XuOn getting lucky — reflecting on my life recently.I know it’s not anywhere near St. Patrick’s Day, but I’m feeling incredibly lucky right now. With PhD school, most of my personal…May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Jen XuThings I’ve Learned About Public SpeakingNow these are things that work for me…so I can’t say they’ll work for everyone. It should go without saying, but these are all “within…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023
Jen XuSlow IS fast.For the longest time, I’ve known that I move too quickly. I move faster than my brain can think. I’m always moving, and going, and going.Jan 20, 2023Jan 20, 2023