The hottest Substack posts of kalanis

And their main takeaways

Zhang Lei - Lessons from a Legend

255 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Investing Leadership Success Stories Finance
  1. Zhang Lei's incredible success came from boldness, self-study, and willingness to exit comfort zones.
  2. Empathy and collaboration can help grow markets, showing value in delayed gratification over instant results.
  3. Investing in education and oneself produces the best compounding results, while tech changes need to narrow the knowledge gap and be an equalizer.

Steve Waugh's 5 Lessons From Failure

255 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
  1. Never be too proud to ask for help.
  2. Learn from others in different fields.
  3. Use good-luck charms to boost confidence and rituals that work for you.

Best of April in Asia-Pacific

216 implied HN points • 12 May 23
💼 Business Economics Finance Technology Career
  1. The rise of hardtech corporate VCs in China signals a shift in the tech unicorn landscape.
  2. China's potential to surpass Japan in auto exports showcases the country's rapid economic growth.
  3. India's emergence as a major economic power signifies a shift in global wealth and influence.
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Best of January in Asia-Pacific

117 implied HN points • 05 Feb 23
  1. The semi-conductor industry in Asia-Pacific is experiencing change with implications for the economy
  2. Japan's population challenges and economic productivity are areas of concern for its future
  3. Innovation is the key to the sustained modernity and progress of societies over time

Best of February in Asia-Pacific

98 implied HN points • 05 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Japan
  1. February in Asia-Pacific had a lot of interesting content to explore
  2. Japan's buses stay punctual with infrared sensors and smart technology
  3. Innovative aquatech startup in Indonesia using smart technology to optimize feeding and increase farm productivity

What book legitimately changed your life?

19 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
📚 Literature Classic literature Biographies Investing Science Self-Improvement
  1. The post provides a list of books that have changed lives, spanning various genres like classic literature, biographies, investing, self-improvement, science, and religion.
  2. The recommendations are compiled from Patrick OShaughnessy's tweet asking for life-changing book suggestions.
  3. The post includes Amazon affiliate links for the recommended books, making it easy for readers to access and purchase them.