My son just turned one and a half and has already surpassed me in charm. Being a dad is the best role I've taken on — and the most unpredictable one. It's the only job I've found with a lifetime noncompete.
I'm a quantitative researcher building equities stat-arb strategies. Most of my day is spent thinking about alphas, data pipelines, and why a backtest that looked great yesterday is flat today.
I eat with intent and without regret. The belly is a feature, not a bug. If there's a good ramen or dim sum spot nearby, I will find it.