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Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal I chose to read, Feel-Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal because of the line: “ How to Do More of What Matters to You ”. Because, sometimes, I do find myself doing work and feeling like it’s always a chore or a hassle. I hope this book will help me discover ways to achieve more meaningful and enjoyable productivity. The introduction hooked me right away, starting with the line, “‘ Merry Christmas, Ali. Try not to kill anyone. ’” As I continued to read, I could picture the hectic hospital scenes, much like those in Grey’s Anatomy. Ali shared how he always looked forward to becoming a doctor, though medical school was hard, there was always a way to push through with discipline. But after becoming a doctor, that changed. Every day at the hospital, there are endless patients, in which he sees no end. This slowly started to eat at him – draining his passion for the job. Even though we have different occupations, I found this feeling of burnout relatable. ...

To : Clark Hansen From :   Erica Lu Date : October 15, 2024 Subject : Investment Opportunity: Imperfect Foods A potential company to invest in is Imperfect Foods, a company committed to reducing food waste by selling “imperfect” and surplus groceries that do not fit the traditional aesthetic standards. Based on our ADMP standards: Social responsibility, Environmental Sustainability, and Profitability – I recommend that we consider investing in Imperfect Foods. Below is my evaluation, including: AMDP Standards Overview of Imperfect Foods Outside Evaluation Recommendations Triple Bottom Line The triple bottom line is a business concept that firms, rather than solely focusing on generating profit, but also on their impact on people and the planet. It can be broken down into “three P’s”:  Profit : Strategic planning initiatives to maximize profitability for shareholders People : Commitment to positively impact all stakeholders and society (Harvard). Planet : Commitment to being en...

Best Coffee & Tea Spots in the SGV! by Erica Lu When people ask me what my hobby is, I'll always say I like discovering different coffee and tea (boba) shops. Some people may not consider that as a hobby, but I'm the type to dress up and drive 30 minutes one way just to grab coffee. As for me, I like to drink my calories, I could easily not eat for the whole day, but I'll have to drink some sort of caffeine. So I think I've got my drink spots down well, so here are some of my favorite spots in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV). Alhambra Formosa Aroma 560 W Main St B, Alhambra, CA 91801 Starting off in Alhambra, this is the place if you're looking for a spot where the tea is stronger or if you're looking to customize your drink. There are 12 different teas to choose from (yes, not just your regular jasmine, or black) and extensive toppings. My favorite: Rose Tea Foam Black Tea Arcadia CC Cake 1031 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007 A cake and dessert spot is probabl...

 Book 1, Post 2 American Like Me, edited by America Ferrera After finishing 1 chapter: I chose to read  American Like Me  because its preview suggests it will explore the experiences of someone who grew up with immigrant parents. Someone like me - maybe I can somehow relate. I would like to see if there are any similarities between us, maybe I can relate to her stories of growing up with immigrant parents. Although I have never watched any of America Ferrera's movies, I would like to see how she became the actress, producer, and director she is today.  I was also captured by her name, America. When she mentioned that her teacher would tease her and say "God Bless America," I giggled. Because, my name is Erica, which is in "Am erica "; I remember my gym teacher would tease me and say "It's Erica! Erica, America." Similarly to her, I found it quite uncomfortable. It's also funny when she said that when she complained to her parents about having t...