Aidan Tsai

Our Life Goals

Our Life Goals

As co-founders, my partner and I share similar values but have different ways of thinking about our long-term goals.

My Path: Freedom, Uniqueness, and Building Systems

For me, my life is guided by three main ideas: freedom, uniqueness, and creating systems that help others succeed.

But freedom alone isn’t enough. For me, it’s closely tied to uniqueness—the desire to create a life that’s distinct and true to who I am. I don't want to follow the same path everyone else does. I want to make choices that reflect my personal vision, not just what society expects. This idea of uniqueness is about living a life that feels authentic—one where I’m not just going through the motions but making deliberate decisions that align with who I want to be.
This drive for freedom and uniqueness naturally leads me to building systems that empower others. Just as I want to live my life on my own terms, I want to create opportunities for others to do the same. Whether through businesses, communities, or other kinds of structures, my goal is to design systems that help people unlock their potential. By creating these systems, I believe I can have a broader impact. When people thrive within these systems, it creates a ripple effect, where one person's success leads to positive changes for many others. This, for me, is the ultimate way to blend freedom, uniqueness, and making a meaningful contribution to the world.

Right now, my focus is on achieving incremental and meaningful wins over the next few years. These will help me build a strong foundation that I can use to take on even bigger challenges in the future.

My Co-Founder’s Path: Scientific Creation and Mastery

My co-founder has a very different approach. He is deeply passionate about scientific creation and understanding the structure of the world around him. He’s fascinated by how different fields—like physics, finance, and traditional Chinese medicine—are connected. His goal is to break down complex systems, understand how they work, and find beauty in those connections. This is where he feels true creativity and meaning come from.

To do this, he believes it’s important to fully understand a specific field. He compares it to knowing the "rules of the game" in order to find the best opportunities for innovation.

But to reach this level of mastery, he knows he needs resources. Financial support, connections, credibility, and recognition are all crucial for him. With these, he can focus more on solving big problems without worrying about constraints. In his view, having the right resources reduces stress and allows for greater creativity, which can lead to bigger and better contributions to his field.

For him, the next five years are key. This is the time he sees as his “golden period” for creation. His main goals during this time are to gain a deep understanding of a specific field and to secure enough financial resources to break down the barriers that limit his creative potential. In his case, entrepreneurship is a way to achieve it.


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