Taipei SUSURU [Japanese/Taiwanese Distilled Spirits · Shochu Bar]

Location: Taipei SUSURU [Japan/Taiwan Distilled Spirits · Shochu Bar] Travel note: Evening drinks with President Liang, whom I hadn't seen in a long time. Came to this bar that's been open for over a year, a rare spot in Taipei focusing on shochu. While drinking, President Liang shared stories of how, without any family background, he encountered many helpful mentors and through self-reliance, eventually became a global partner at Invesco, managing a public fund company with about $20 billion in assets. As we talked, I couldn't help but think of a recently departed acquaintance, under 50 years old, reported in the news. Just over two months ago, we were all laughing and talking in his office, listening to him describe grand blueprints and plans after the company's IPO, filling us with infinite anticipation. But in an instant, he was gone, without any warning, leaving only shock and regret in the world. Living in the moment, though just a slogan, might be the most important thing to prioritize before life and death. Everyone's dreams are different, but living safely and healthily is more important than anything. Chatting with President Liang, nearly 80, about his many life insights …