About

A record of building, learning, and figuring things out.

This site is where I write about the process, progress, and things I’m learning as I try to build a more intentional life.

Right now I’m building Linghui, a Mandarin learning product, while using it to deepen my own practice and connection with Taiwan.

I’m also learning the part of product work that begins after the code: putting something in front of people, listening closely, testing how to reach them, and improving what they actually use. I write about what I try, what surprises me, and what I change next.

What I’m focusing on

The projects and practices shaping this season.

Linghui

Building a Mandarin learning tool, getting it into real learners’ hands, and improving the parts they find useful.

Mandarin

Making time for listening, speaking, and useful phrases so conversations with family and friends in Taiwan feel more natural.

Market experiments

Testing one question at a time, from positioning and content to email and onboarding, so product decisions come from evidence.

Writing

Making sense of the process as it happens: the progress, setbacks, questions, and lessons I want to remember.

Daily practice

Meditation, journaling, and a steadier bedtime give me room to think. I try to turn what I read into a concrete action or better question.