New Chapter - updates on my life after Microsoft.

Time flies.  It has been 37 days since I turned in my laptop, and 15 days after I signed the final paper leaving MS.  

A lot of things happened, and I got to talk with a lot of interesting people.  A lot of these worth blogging, but I felt I owe an update blog for those who cares for me.  Quite a few people called or sent email, asking what is my plan for the next half life.  I said I will "pretend to think deep" then come up with a plan.

Well, just like before, this never happened, and might never happen in the future.  Therefore there is no point to wait for a clear story.

Here is a brief update:

First, I am mentally healthy, neither upset nor worried;  same to my family, especially the kids.  Actually, I am excited about all those opportunities.

I am not looking for hire for now.  I have strong passion about the Healthcare Information Vertical in China, and more importantly, I have strong faith in that.  Therefore, I will start something in this area, starting as consulting or SI opp's.  This is quite different from a lot of ex-msft friends, thus could be a harder route.  Call me stupid or stubborn, but this really got me excited, even in my dream at night. I could give you a lot of statistics and other market data, but only companies like MS could bet their business on those data;  for small potatoes like me, the chance would be much greater if my goal is a lot lower.  And even if I failed, I could comfort myself that my works benefit a lot of people for a better life.

And we will not leave Beijing, because my wife extended my "probation" to five more years -- stay in until my daughter goes to junior high.  :)

So far, my philosophy works: the world is flat, and your "brand name" is critical to decide your business's fate;  and I believe "my value is to bring value to others".  So I am looking for opportunities that can bring value, and I am looking for people who will share the same long term vision.

Praise to the Lord, HE has provided a lot more than I will expect, so much so that I am a little bit scared. :)  Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding".  In Healthcare market, great wisdom is not to try to be too "smart".

 

Again, thanks to all of you who cares, and all those who pray for me.  Whenever you think I can bring value to you, just let me know!

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