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Essay / New York, USA

Two Years in New York City: Why Being Bold Matters

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A MOMENT TO CONSIDER

Two years in New York become a chance to consider what Being Bold means. Writing connects memory, identity, family, and the move from a professional career into an encore life.

Kefei brings the structural engineer’s concern for integrity into a personal question: how can stories help hold a changing life together and invite others to participate?

A reading note on the published post. The complete piece, photographs, and conversation are on Koffeemocha.

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TAKE IT WITH YOU

Which part of your story gives your next chapter a foundation?

A question to carry into your day, or your next conversation over coffee.

Published Sep 8, 2025. Reading time estimated at 220 words per minute.
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