Values

1/ "Give-First" Ethos

“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country," JFK urged the American public (1961). K-Bridge Fellows hold the same ethos. K-Bridge only came into existence because a few early Fellows chose to give (without expectations).

2/ "Win-Win" Mindset

The internet has unlocked limitless opportunity. K-Bridge Fellows understand this and embrace a mindset of abundance where win-win interactions are created and encouraged.

3/ Tolerance

Bridging The Korean Diaspora is a daring feat. Our Fellows hold many cultures, political beliefs, and personal values. "What have you experienced that I haven't that makes you believe what you do?"

4/ Cool Heads & Warm Hearts

what social reformers needed were “cool heads” as well as “warm hearts.”

5/ Long Term Collaboration > Short Term Competition

I'm a competitive person. I'm not proud of this but it's certainly played a role in what little "success" I've enjoyed so far. With that said, in my twenties, I realized viewing my peers as competitors was a dangerous game.

I learned two things: (i) Life's one big mind game and the only person you're competing against is yourself. (ii) The way to "win" is to play long term games with long term people. Help others win, and you'll win too. Long term collaboration trumps short term competition.

6/ Lead with Kindness

Mister Rogers said, "There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind."

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