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November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 Zara Zhang Uncategorized

Confessions of a book-buying addict

I'm addicted to books—not reading them, but buying them. I'm extremely good at starting books, and equally bad at finishing them. When it comes to reading, I follow a 80-20 rule: For the 80% of books I start, I fail to read past the first 20%. I have about 50 books on my shelf with … Continue reading Confessions of a book-buying addict

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Zara Zhang Uncategorized

Musings on the eve of turning 30

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday. Here, I reflect on some of the biggest changes to my state of mind in the last few years. Overcoming FOMO (fear of missing out). Although I can't say I don't get stressed at all, I'm overall more at peace with myself and with my life. I think the key … Continue reading Musings on the eve of turning 30

April 17, 2014 Zara Zhang Uncategorized

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