Andre Koo
Corporate Mission Informed by Military Training
Despite being a scion of a wealthy family, he chose the rigors of military school, a crucible that was trying by any standards. But for the third son of the Chinatrust Koo family, it was a life-transforming experience.
Jaycee Chan
I Have to Work Harder than Others
Throughout his career, entertainer Jaycee Chan has had to fight to step out from under the shadow of his superstar father, Jackie Chan. But with the tireless help of his Taiwanese mother Joan Lin, he has managed to come into his own.
Building Esprit de Corps
Wowprime Tackles Everest
At first blush, climbing up to the world’s highest mountain seems completely unrelated to a corporate performance. But when Wowprime chairman Steve Day took a team of top employees on an expedition challenging their stamina and will, what insights did they take back with them?
An Extreme Test of Will and Endurance
Witnessing a Rite of Passage on Mt. Dawu
What do 18 year-olds know about hardship? What kind of rite of passage can have a lifetime impact? Pingdong County's Mt. Dawu treks are an extreme test of physical ability and willpower, a study in humility and the true meaning of cooperation.
Tiger Tactics of the Rich
Give Kids the Gift of Hardship
Children who grow up pampered, praised and protected often turn into self-indulgent, helpless adults. But as many of the most prosperous families have learned, kids who endure hardship can take setbacks in their stride.