LimJianYang

Hello, I'm Jian Yang.

I write about investing, software, books, and other things that interest me.

This site serves as a public journal to document ideas and capture insights. By putting them into writing, I hope to further develop these concepts and look back to see how my understanding changes over time.

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Musings

Life is what happens in the in-between. We have convinced ourselves to live for big moments such as graduations, promotions, and travel, but what we end up feeling most nostalgic about are the little moments that seem insignificant in the present but make up a large part of the story looking back. Do not neglect what you have in the present by constantly occupying your mind with thoughts of the future.

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Why we buy stuff

Musings ·

An exploration of consumer psychology, status signaling, and the dopamine-driven search for identity through material possessions.

Refreshing Startup Ideas

Computing ·

A curated list of interesting SaaS products solving real needs, covering Reddit-first lead generation and modern consumer fintech.

Confronting Mortality

Musings ·

Why running from our fear of death through constant distraction is a recipe for regret, and how quiet introspection lets us write a life worth living.

Lessons from the Three Kingdoms: Sima Yi vs. Zhuge Liang

Musings ·

How Sima Yi defeated one of history's greatest strategists not through a brilliant battlefield maneuver, but through self-control and logistics.

Investing Checklist

Investing ·

A working checklist for investing.

Five years ahead

Investing ·

A guide on staying calm when all hell breaks loose in the markets

Knowing what to ask

Musings ·

In today's world, knowing what to ask is more important than having all the right answers.