Redefining Success: From Doctor to Writer

Episode 3 - “I spent much of life as the Model Asian, so didn’t have much time off to figure out what I really wanted to do.” From quitting her job as a doctor to pursue the creative path at age 30, Toni Liu is the epitome of breaking norms and boundaries.

In this episode of Asians Redefining Their Success, you’ll hear about the one question that made Toni realize being a doctor wasn’t right for her, strategic ways to experiment with different interests while planning for your future, and why it’s never too late to start living for yourself.

We also talk about the inspirational story of two frogs (seriously, you don’t want to miss this, it’s a game changer!), as well as the power of thoughts and navigating parental disapproval.

Resource Links:

Teach english onlineSaving money blogs

 

Career Book Recommendations:

4 Hour Workweek by Tim FerrisThe Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha

Reach out to Toni:

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Quotes:

On feeling alive: I feel like I died before at age 20 in college and I never thought that I could feel like myself again - that creative, true part of myself coming back outAs part of an asian culture, we often lack self confidence and self worth and can’t see how amazing we are, so sometimes you just need one or two people in your life who can see that and remind you thatI want to continue experiencing life and as long as I do that, there’s really no way that I can fail