Plinky, Inc. http://www.plinky.com/people/JasonShen.xml All Rights Reserved Jason Shen - Plinky Answers 2009-03-29T12:29:21-06:00 http://www.plinky.com/answers/40207 My bucket list: Skydive, Roadtrip, Public Speaking, Marriage+Kids, CEO of mid-size comp 2009-03-29T12:29:21-06:00 Skydive
There is nothing like flying through the air in total freefall. One of my best friends is an incredible gymnast and he said it was a huge rush.


US Roadtrip
I want to see more of America, this great country that I'm proud to be a citizen of, and I never got to do it during that highschool/college summer. It's never too late!


Speak in front of 10,000 people.
I like public speaking and I want to get so good that I'm asked to speak in front of this many people - and to nail the speech/presentation with such clarity, emotion and insight that people remember and start using ideas from it.


Get married and have kids
Boringly normal, this still makes the top 5 for sure. I want to find a partner in crime for all the great adventures I hope to have, and to bear children who will grow up to be smart, fun, passionate people!


Run an organization of over 5000 people
5000 people is a lot of people to be in charge of! I'd hope to set a great example of what a manager/leader can be, will taking the org to great successes in the short and long term.


]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/40202 My Dream Bio in Sports Illustrated 2009-03-29T12:20:59-06:00 (My dream bio in SI) Jason Shen led the Stanford Men's Gymnastics team to victory at the 2009 NCAA Championships as co-captain and garnered All-American honors for his performance on the parallel bars. This is Stanford's 4th ever NCAA team title, the last one earned 14 years prior.

]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/22595 I'm turning into my parents 2009-02-24T23:59:30-06:00 I think I read this from Guy Kawasaki - the older you get the more you realize you're the ultimate combination of your parents. I'm super talkative, love people and ADD from my mom. I get my love of books, intellectual conversation, and my hate of complaining from my dad.

]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/22183 The real story behind my shoulder scar 2009-02-23T13:09:36-06:00 I have a thick scar on my shoulder (technically a keloid) and people often think I had shoulder surgery. I tell everyone that it's from a really bad gymnastics accident, but the real story is much more mundane.

In my old gym, we had to rip up the old floor boards and I was frustrated with how slowly we were lifting the boards. I decided to push my piece of the board up faster and it snapped. A piece of wood came down and cut my shoulder. I decided not to take care of it, so I'd get a "sweet scar". Turns out that was a dumb idea.

]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/21680 The CoHo is great for drinks with an old friend 2009-02-20T23:13:38-06:00

Since they reopened this year, they've done a good job of keeping the ambience warm and cozy.

]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/21675 IPhone travels with me 2009-02-20T22:36:36-06:00 iPhone
It acts as my email, news, and phone service.


keys
I need them to open secret compartments


Wallet
My treasure chest




]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/20569 If I were a superhero, I would certainly wear tights 2009-02-17T21:56:30-06:00 Sergeant Synthesis.
Can access the thoughts, memories, knowledge and skills of the people within a 10 foot radius circle around him me to do awesomeness, solve problems and make better decisions.

]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/20432 Mexican tortilla chips always soothes me when I'm stressed 2009-02-17T13:16:09-06:00 the colors of mexico

I often find myself eating tortilla chips when I'm stressed out - they are crunchy and delicious. An hour later, my stomach hurts and I feel terrible...

]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/20280 You'll find "FastCompany" atop my toilet 2009-02-17T00:02:20-06:00 FastCompany
Beautiful design and interesting profiles on people and companies that are changing the world


]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/20277 Gymnastics keeps me in shape 2009-02-17T00:01:29-06:00 I'm an NCAA gymnast - so I work out between 3 and 4 hours every day. Sunday is my day off.

]]> http://www.plinky.com/answers/20269 Reading '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' opened my eyes 2009-02-16T23:32:16-06:00 This book introduces 7 habits - be proactive, begin with the end in mind, do first things first, think win-win, listen before talk, work with synergy and make time to refreshen and strengthen yourself - that if followed will make you a happier, healthier and more successful human being.

I read this book when I was 13 and it really opened my eyes to the idea that I could improved the way I lived life. I'm still a huge believer in personal development.

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