Huawei Built a European Palace for 35,000 Researchers, Then Spent $28 Billion on R&D in a Single Year I walked into what looked like a European palace. Marble floors. Crystal chandeliers. Gilded railings. Classical statues. Vaulted ceilings that belong in a ministry building in Vienna or Paris. Then the giant screen lit up with the Huawei logo. This is not a government building.
This is Huawei’s Shanghai research campus. A self-contained research city with lakes, landscaped grounds, modern laboratory blocks, elevated walkways, and its own internal light-rail system. Designed for 35,000 researchers. Current density is already extreme: roughly 80% hold a master’s degree or higher. About 10% are PhDs. Throw a stone and you hit advanced technical talent. In 2025, Huawei generated CNY 880.9 billion in revenue. 
It spent CNY 192.3 billion on R&D, 21.8% of total revenue, roughly US$27.9 billion. That single-year R&D outlay exceeds the entire GDP of multiple countries with larger populations. 
Total employees: ~213,000.
R&D headcount: 114,000 (53.7% of the workforce). Most companies and most nations still treat research as a residual. Huawei treats it as the core operating expense. The result is not just beautiful architecture. It is sustained technological capacity under pressure. This is the case study that matters. Resource allocation at this intensity, sustained for more than a decade, produces outcomes that incremental budgets and short-term political cycles cannot match. Have you visited a corporate campus that genuinely changed how you think about what’s possible? Video produced and edited by Arianne, my beloved daughter 😍

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Liftoff of Starship!

"No one leaves here alive. So please stop treating yourself as an afterthought. Eat delicious food. Walk in the sun. Jump into the sea. Speak the truth that you carry in your heart like a hidden treasure. Be silly. Be good. Be weird. There is no time for anything else. - Anthony Hopkins

Despite the ongoing change in the hotel industry, some organisations have weathered the test of time. An example is the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, which is close to Mount Fuji. This one is the oldest hotel in the world and has been operating since 705. The fact that it has been run by the same family since its establishment more than 1,300 years ago is another unique aspect. Fujiwara Mahito established the thousand-year-old family business Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in 705. The founder’s ancestors have run the hotel for over 1,300 years, and it has gone through 52 successive generations of leadership in Hayaka, in the Yamanashi area.

A violinist played for 45 minutes in the New York subway. A handful of people stopped, a couple clapped, and the violinist raised about $30 in tips. No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. In that subway, Joshua played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars. Two days before he played in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out a Boston theatre, and the seats averaged about $100. The experiment proved that the extraordinary in an ordinary environment does not shine and is so often overlooked and undervalued. There are brilliantly talented people everywhere who aren't receiving the recognition and reward they deserve. But once they arm themselves with value and confidence and remove themselves from an environment that isn’t serving them, they thrive and grow. Go where you are appreciated and valued. Know Your Worth. Source : unknown

Never forget who helped you out when everyone else was making excuses.

Wisdom is measured not by how much we know, but by how open we are to correction. Bruce Lee once said: “Do not correct a fool or he will hate you; correct a wise man, and he will appreciate you.” The difference between growth and stagnation often lies in how we respond to feedback. • The fool sees correction as an attack. • The wise see it as a gift. Next time someone points out a blind spot or challenges your thinking, pause before reacting. It might just be the key to your next breakthrough. Stay humble. Stay teachable. Stay wise.

The strongest are Gentle The smartest are Quiet The wealthiest are Simple & Private The happiest are Kind Real power doesn't need to prove itself

An older man, broke and living in a tiny house with a beat-up car, relied on $99 social security checks. At 65, he decided things had to change. Armed with a mouthwatering chicken recipe, he set off to sell it to restaurants across states. Despite over 1000 rejections, he persisted. On the 1009th try, he heard his first yes. That man was Colonel Hartland Sanders, and with that yes, he changed the way Americans eat chicken. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) was born. Never give up and always believe in yourself, even in the face of rejection.

A student who got 3.8 CGPA is unhappy because another student got 4 CGPA. The student with 4 CGPA is unhappy because he/she is not placed in a Core Company. Student placed in a Core Company is unhappy because his colleague has more salary than him/her. The person having the highest salary in a company is unhappy because he/she has no time at all to enjoy their life with friends and family. This is what happens when you get trapped in the infinite rat race. You are never happy. And you will never appreciate or be grateful for the life you have. Get out of the Rat Race.

Only in Japan In Japan, employees who arrive early often choose to park farther away, allowing later arrivals closer access to the building. This practice demonstrates a deep respect and consideration for colleagues, easing the stress for those who arrive later. Such gestures promote a cooperative atmosphere, emphasizing harmony, empathy, and teamwork, and reflecting a cultural value of collective well-being over individual convenience.

Parents don’t owe the next generation their unfinished fights, old resentments, or “this is how we suffered so you must too.” They owe them a clean slate. Disconnect from the inherited rock instead of wrapping more wire around it and calling it love. A child who grows up without your grudges, your scarcity mindset, or your need to be needed actually gets the crown. That’s the real inheritance.

Time is your greatest currency, once you spend it, it’s gone. Spend it wisely.

Don’t wait for the right moment, anytime is a good time!

The hard truth with social media😁

🇺🇸 Zuckerberg says that in 5 years you will have a personal AI that knows your life and does the work for you. "Everyone is going to have an agent that really intimately understands your goals and everything around you and can help you get stuff done." He means one assistant on money, health, the house, the calendar, running in the background all day. Meta wants that agent sitting inside the apps people already live in, so it becomes the way you get through a normal day. Writer: Lucas

"The worst thing in life is not to end up all alone, but to end up with people who make you feel all alone." These words from Robin Williams reflect the depth of his understanding of life's intricacies. Known for his infectious humor and boundless energy, Williams brought laughter to millions. However, behind the facade of comedy was a man deeply in touch with the pains and joys of existence. Williams often spoke candidly about his life, his struggles, and what it meant to truly live. He once said, "Comedy is acting out optimism." For him, comedy was not just a profession but a way of life, a means to cope with the trials and tribulations that he encountered. He believed that humor was a way to transform pain into something more manageable, even beautiful. In an interview, he reflected on his battles with addiction and the darkness that sometimes overshadowed his brilliant mind. "I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is end up with people that make you feel all alone." These words resonate with the reality that even amidst fame and adoration, one can feel isolated and misunderstood. For Williams, this internal struggle was a constant companion, a battle he fought even as he made the world laugh. Robin Williams’ ability to find humor in the darkest places was a testament to his resilience. He once remarked, "I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy. Because they know what it feels like to feel absolutely worthless, and they don't want anybody else to feel like that." His humor was not just a performance; it was a shield and a gift. It was his way of connecting with others, of offering solace and understanding to those who might be facing their own battles. His struggles with addiction were well-documented, and Williams spoke openly about the challenges he faced. He described addiction as an ongoing struggle, something that one must continuously confront. His honesty about his experiences with alcohol and drugs was both courageous and insightful. It shed light on the complexities of addiction and how it can affect even those who seem to have it all. Williams’ personal life and battles were often mirrored in the characters he portrayed. From the inspirational teacher in 'Dead Poets Society' to the empathetic therapist in 'Good Will Hunting,' his roles often carried the weight of his own experiences and insights. He once said, "You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." This spark of madness was evident in every performance, every role where he poured his soul into characters that resonated with audiences on a profound level. His death in 2014 sent shockwaves around the world. It was a tragic reminder that even those who bring the most joy can be struggling internally. Robin Williams’ passing left a void, but it also opened up important conversations about mental health and the importance of understanding the struggles that many face in silence. His life and death underscored the reality that fame and success do not shield one from pain or loneliness. Robin's legacy is not just in the laughter he provided but in the wisdom he imparted through his words and actions. He showed us that life is a complex tapestry of joy and sorrow, that humor can be a powerful tool for coping with the harsh realities of life. In his own way, he taught us that it's okay to feel deeply, to experience the full spectrum of human emotions. He reminded us that even in the darkest moments, there can be light.

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"When Michael Jordan did not make his Varsity basketball team, his Mother did NOT: 1) complain to the school, 2) call the Coach, 3) demand a meeting with the AD, 4) transfer schools, 5) suggest MJ "take a year off" from the JV basketball team. She simply told Michael, 'get in the gym and work harder'. Now he's the greatest basketball player of all time. 🐐 Imagine what kids, and the world, would become if more parents were like Deloris Jordan, rather than making excuses and complaining under the guise of 'just being their kid's advocate." Be an advocate for your athlete but let them also be their own advocate with their work. When things aren't going your way... first look for what you can do to change it.

Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. I came across this piece by William Martin, and it struck me deeply. In a world that constantly pushes us to chase extraordinary, perhaps the true gift we can give our children and ourselves, is the ability to appreciate the ordinary. ✨ The joy of tasting simple food. ✨ The courage to cry when we lose someone we love. ✨ The comfort of holding a hand. ✨ The wonder in small, everyday moments. When we teach our children to notice and value these things, we are giving them resilience, empathy, and the ability to find meaning no matter where life takes them. Because when the ordinary comes alive… The extraordinary will take care of itself.