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How I Invested in a $2 Billion Company
Founders care about your story just as much as you care about theirs
 • Dave Lu
Stop Being So Transactional
When you live your life expecting things in return, you become short-sighted and petty. Have an abundance mindset and the returns will come in time.
 • Dave Lu
Waiting for Permission is a Cop Out
If you want something in life, it is rarely given to you, you have to go out and take it yourself.
 • Dave Lu
Building Your Identity Capital
Identity Capital is the result of everything you've done in your life until now.
 • Dave Lu
The Power of Storytelling
Being a good storyteller can help you gain power, wealth and influence, but it takes intentionality and practice.
 • Dave Lu
Why You Have No Power
Understanding the rules of the game and how to apply them is the only way you will ever gain power.
 • Dave Lu
Why Having a Coach Matters
Mentors and coaches can supercharge your career trajectory and earning potential, but you have to be willing to bet on yourself first.
 • Dave Lu
Make Way for Yourself
Always being so polite and deferential can be misperceived as weakness, start taking up the space you deserve, literally and figuratively
Your Network Determines Success More than You Realize
People think luck, talent and hard work determines success. I would add that your network can drastically improve your odds.
 • Dave Lu
How the Immigrant Scarcity Mindset Holds Us Back
Asian Americans are caught between two worlds and need to adapt in order to play the game successfully and win in Corporate America.
 • Dave Lu
Hyphen Nation
Hyphen Nation
Uncensored thoughts and career advice with an Asian-American perspective.
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