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There is a concept in nature that Chinese bamboo takes five years to grow its roots before it ever breaks the surface. Once it finally breaks through, it can soar eighty feet in just six weeks.

Work can feel the same way. It’s easy to feel stuck when you do not see immediate results from your hard work. If this sounds like you, remember that you are doing the invisible lifting needed to support the big growth coming your way.

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Lisa will star in a new Netflix romantic comedy, continuing her move into acting after her debut in The White Lotus Season 3. The film reunites her with executive producer David Bernad, with the idea coming from their time working together in Thailand and their love for the movie Notting Hill.

The script is written by Katie Silberman, who is known for hit comedies like Booksmart and Set It Up, and Lisa will also serve as an executive producer. The project adds to her busy schedule alongside her music success with BLACKPINK, and filming is expected to start later this year, though Netflix has not announced a release date yet.

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Eileen Gu was pushed into a tense situation at the slopestyle qualifiers after a fall early in her first run left her with a score of just 1.26 at Livigno Snow Park. Gu later said her mother stepped in after the run, feeding her snacks and urging her to wake up and refocus.

The poor opening run put the double Olympic champion under heavy pressure, with only the top 12 athletes advancing to the final. With her Olympic hopes at risk, Gu needed a strong second run to stay in contention.

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Nashville has officially opened its first Chinatown building with the launch of Pan-Asia Supermarket, a Pan Asian grocery store in Antioch. The opening marks the first completed phase of the Chinatown project, announced in 2024, which aims to create a space for food, shopping, and community gatherings.

The full Chinatown will include three buildings with restaurants, retail spaces, an event center, and an international supermarket, with construction expected to finish next year. City leaders say the project reflects Nashville’s growing Asian American population and will become the first-ever Chinatown in the state.

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Luisa Zhou once thought a Princeton degree and a high-paying engineering job meant she was set for life. That belief broke when a family health crisis made her realize that no salary could replace being there for the people she loved.

Instead of quitting right away, Luisa Zhou quietly worked on a consulting business during nights, weekends, and lunch breaks for two years. She took a careful approach, making sure she was building something real before letting go of her steady paycheck.

By the time she finally left corporate life, her side project was already making over a million dollars a year. Now, she works just a few focused hours a day and values time freedom more than money, knowing she can show up for her loved ones without asking anyone for permission.

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🚀 Joey Concepcion, founder of Go Negosyo, kicked off February by bringing together regional leaders to launch the Women Agenda in ASEAN. He is backing the message with action by giving women founders across Southeast Asia real tools to scale digitally.

🚀 Kenta Chika officially stepped in as the new CEO of Toyota on February 6. From day one, he made it clear that the company is shifting toward a software-first future, showing that even the biggest legacy brands can adapt in the age of AI and global trade pressure.

🚀 Shailesh Baidwan, CEO of Maya, shared a major milestone on February 3 as the fintech hit a $5 billion valuation. Its all-in-one banking model is now reshaping how digital finance works in emerging markets.

🚀 Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, spent early February pushing for an Aviation Without Borders policy across ASEAN. His vision centers on smoother regional travel, powered by digital passports and more sustainable aviation fuel.

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