Bryan Tan

Bryan Tan

To My Friends who Climbed Mount Fuji Together

Dear Annie, Angus, Karen, and Saisai, We have climbed and got to the top of the Mount Fuji together. Having known others for more than 10 years, we have done quite a few

How to Find Joy

Unlike what is presented in the Inside Out movie, Joy and Anger are not good friends. In order to be more joyful, you have to be less angry. “Anybody can become angry -

Human's battle against Their own Genes

Homo sapiens (aka humans) are special.  Special enough to develop language and internet, to write and read, and to play god and design intelligence.  But really - how different are men and women

A Price Tag on Recollection

Think of one particularly precious memory. Think of the people who you were with; things you did; food you ate; the smell of the scene; the feelings you experienced. Be as particular as

The One Thing We Can Be Sure About

Imagine hearing from your doctor that you only have 10 years, or even shorter, to live. Would you do anything differently? Actually, on the day we were born, death is already a certainty.