Why I'm Starting: Dear Younger Fred

💬 Why I'm Starting: Dear Younger Fred...A weekly post every Thursday…

Over my life…I've realized something about the human experience — we learn so much from each other, but even more from our own failures.

Over time, those lessons start to blur together. Wins, mistakes, conversations, small moments that shaped who I am today. So, I wanted to start something new — a weekly series called Dear Younger Fred.

Each week, I'll sit down and write a short letter to my younger self — sharing what I've learned from my mistakes, what I wish I knew back then, and what I'm still learning today.

My hope is simple:

If someone reading this finds a bit of wisdom, reflection, or encouragement they can take with them — that's enough for me to keeping doing this.

But on a personal level, I'm also writing this for my son, and for any future children I'm lucky enough to have one day. I want them to be able to look back and see how their father grew — not just professionally (it is LinkedIn after all 😅), but as a person.

So here's to starting something both meaningful and personal…A weekly pause to reflect, learn, and grow — together.

Baaam! You got this!
See you every Thursday!

Stay curious, Fred.

Written by Fred Zhou

Husband, father, and lifelong learner. Sharing reflections on family, health, and wealth every Thursday.