Invited to deliver the 2026 commencement keynote at the Weiming Academy auditorium, I looked into the eyes of hundreds of young men and women preparing to enter an economy undergoing radical transformation.
Artificial intelligence and generative automation are compressing technical cycles to zero. In such a world, what constitutes an enduring personal advantage? It is not speed, nor cleverness. It is the capacity to endure extended difficulty, respect foundational physical laws, and hold oneself to an uncompromising standard.
Thirteen years in hardware manufacturing taught me that every enduring success was forged during unglamorous seasons of discipline. When everything around you moves fast, your greatest power lies in the depth of your roots.