EJ Elena Shin
Book] Leadership | Classics Circle: The Republic - Plato (12/12)
A Conversation Across Centuries
Reading Time: 16 minutes
Classical Period: ~380 BCE (Ancient Greece, Socratic dialogue)
Core Philosophy: Justice is harmony. The philosopher must return to the cave. The examined life is the only life worth living.
Why I'm Reading This
Final month. Twelve months of reading classics,
Sustainable/Impact Investing] Regulations Cheatsheet - State of Play (December 2025)
Leadership] AI Is Changing Everything — How a CEO Managing $1.6 Trillion Stays Ahead, ft. Jenny Johnson from Franklin Templeton
AI Is Changing Everything—How a CEO Managing $1.6 Trillion Stays Ahead, framed in the tone and language someone like Jenny Johnson herself would use: clear, systematic, grounded, and pragmatic.
AI Notebook] The Future of Work, Robotics & AI Infrastructure (Elon's bold predictions: work will be optional & currency could be irrelevant)
Insights from Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on humanoid robotics, AI infrastructure, and the future of work. Explore strategic partnerships, AI in space, and why Foundation by Isaac Asimov matters for leaders in the intelligence age.
Book] Leadership | Classics Circle: On the Shortness of Life - Seneca (11/12)
A Conversation Across Centuries
Reading Time: 15 minutes
Classical Period: ~49 CE (Roman Empire, Stoic philosophy)
Core Philosophy: Life isn't short—we waste it. You will die. Live accordingly.
Why I'm Reading This
Penultimate month. Eleven months of reading classics, and I'm hitting a
Obsidian Essay] When “The Diplomat” Made My Life Make Sense
A personal essay on how The Diplomat unlocked my hidden legacy—a life shaped by secrecy, patriarchy, and diplomacy—and my journey from stoicism and survival to feminine strength, self-acceptance, and the courage to rewrite power.