Dear student,
*****熱情？工作? Jordan Leung 的人生小貼士****
最近，我哋邀請咗一位standup comedian Jordan Leung (69Ranch)做咗一場assembly ，佢用幽默又有深度嘅內容，講咗好多同我哋學生生活相關嘅話題，例如：應該點樣追隨熱情、點樣喺夢想同現實之間搵到平衡，仲有點樣喺呢個競爭激烈嘅世界裡面，忠於你自己。
佢講嘅內容真係好值得大家消化一下，以下係幾個我覺得最有啟發嘅重點，想同大家分享一下。
1. 你應唔應該將熱情變成職業？
Jordan 喺演講中問咗一個好多人都會思考嘅問題：如果你鍾意某樣嘢，應該將佢變成自己嘅工作嗎？ 佢分享咗自己對 dry humor嘅熱愛，但同時都會問自己，呢樣嘢係咪真係適合攞嚟搵食。同學仔可能都會有類似嘅疑問：例如: 如果你鍾意畫畫，係咪一定要做藝術相關嘅工作呢？
佢提到一句好多人都聽過嘅名句：「If you choose what you love as your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.」聽落好吸引，但現實係咪真係咁呢？Jordan 提醒我哋，當你將熱愛嘅嘢變成職業，壓力就會跟住嚟，甚至會改變你對呢件事嘅感覺。
對 Jordan 嚟講，stand up comedy 講 dry humor 係佢無法割捨嘅熱愛，雖然佢知道成件事會好辛苦，但佢都唔可以唔做，因為唔做嘅話，佢會更加唔開心。所以佢想同大家講嘅係：
如果你真係無法唔做你熱愛嘅事，咁就去做啦！
但如果你選擇咗一份穩定嘅工作，至少要確保係一份你唔! 討! 厭! 嘅工。
Jordan 亦提醒我哋，做一份你討厭嘅工作，只會攞走你所有嘅能量，令你冇快樂可言。所以，佢嘅建議好簡單：「Don’t be stuck with what you hate.」
2. 追夢係咪一定啱？
Jordan 對於追夢呢件事有一個好務實嘅睇法。雖然我哋經常聽到好多勵志嘅言論，話「要追夢呀，不要放棄夢想！」，但 Jordan 就唔會亂咁叫人追夢，因為佢見過太多人為咗追夢而過得好辛苦。
佢覺得，追夢唔係一個一定啱嘅答案，因為每個人嘅情況都唔同。如果你決定要追隨自己嘅熱情，就要準備好面對現實中嘅困難；但如果你選擇一條比較穩定嘅路，亦都冇問題，最緊要係確保你呢份工唔會令你太討厭，仲可以為你提供資源去支持你鍾意做嘅嘢。
3. 接納自己，但都要學新嘢
Jordan 提到，佢係一個 introvert，仲話佢嘅 personality type 係 INFP。作為一個內向者，佢其實好唔鍾意 同太多人互動，但佢克服咗自己嘅不安，成為咗一個stand up comedian，經常要喺台上同觀眾互動。佢話，係佢對dry humor 嘅熱情俾咗佢力量去面對所有嘅挑戰。
佢亦分享咗關於 networking 嘅睇法，佢話唔好帶住「我要得到啲乜嘢」嘅心態去social，因為咁樣通常都唔會有質素嘅 connection。相反，用平常心去認識人，會更容易搵到真誠嘅聯繫。Jordan 強調，參加 networking event 唔係必要嘅，但如果呢件事對你有幫助，就可以用你嘅方式去參與，無需勉強自己。
Jordan 仲鼓勵內向嘅學生，唔需要改變自己，你可以保持內向嘅性格，但可以學識一啲技能，去展示自己嘅優點。(我又不妨話俾大家知: 絕大部份大學教授都係introverts，大家諗吓，唔係introverts又點得頂得順學術研究呢啲咁悶嘅工作呢？但我哋學識咗點樣喺課堂上表達自己，呢啲係工作需要嘅技能，而唔係要改變自己本身嘅性格。 )
4. 將壓力變成力量
Jordan 分享咗一個好有啟發嘅心態：當佢面對困難同壓力嘅時候，佢會試下將佢轉化成幽默，當作一種方式去重新掌控局面。佢話，呢個過程就好似幫助自己跨過咗一個難關，令佢覺得更加有力量。
呢個分享提醒我哋，雖然我哋唔可以控制生活入面發生嘅事，但我哋可以選擇點樣去面對。透過轉念，將壓力變成力量，幫助自己更堅強咁向前走。
5.識人定識字??
Jordan 最後用幽默嘅方式，俾咗我哋一個提醒：準備好自己先係最重要嘅事。佢講咗一句香港人經常講嘅說話：「識人好過識字。」 但佢補充，如果你如果你唔識字，但係又識好多人，咁咪會好多人知道你唔識字囉。就係人都知你唔掂。
所以，Jordan 嘅建議好實在：先提升自己嘅能力，增強你嘅實力，然後先去搵connection。Networking 係重要，但前提係你有嘢可以同其他人分享。
最後想講嘅…..
Jordan 喺呢場演講入面，並冇提供簡單嘅答案，亦冇話追夢係唯一嘅道路。相反，佢希望大家用自己嘅方式，思考每一個選擇。無論係追隨熱情、應對工作挑戰，定係學習新技能，最緊要係聆聽自己嘅內心，結合現實，並不斷努力向前。
記住，人生冇一條標準答案。搵到屬於自己嘅平衡點，忠於自己，努力一步一步創造一個屬於自己嘅人生！
Passion？Work？ Life Hacks from Jordan Leung
Recently, our college hosted an inspiring talk by Jordan Leung （69 Ranch), a stand-up comedian whose insights were both thought-provoking and deeply relevant to our students. His honesty, humor, and wisdom offered a refreshing perspective on topics that many young people grapple with, such as pursuing your passion, balancing practicality with dreams, and staying true to yourself in a competitive world.
Here are some key takeaways from his talk, which I believe are worth reflecting on.
#### **1. Should you turn your passion into your career?**
Jordan tackled the much-debated question: If you love something, should you make it your job? He shared how he loves dry humor, but questioned whether pursuing it professionally was the right path. Similarly, students might wonder, if I love art, should I work in the arts? He acknowledged the popular saying: “If you choose what you love as your job, you’ll never work a day in your life.” While this sounds ideal, Jordan reminded us that reality is more complicated.
He pointed out that turning your passion into your career often brings pressure and challenges that can change your relationship with what you once loved. For him, stand-up comedy is something he loves so deeply that he simply cannot *not* do it—despite the difficulties it brings. His approach wasn’t to tell everyone to chase their dreams blindly, but to encourage a mindful balance:
– If you can’t imagine your life without doing what you love, then go for it.
– If you choose a more practical job, make sure it’s something you don’t hate.
Jordan reminded us that working in a job you despise can drain your energy and leave no room for happiness. Life is too short to spend it stuck in something you hate. His advice was simple but profound: *Don’t be stuck with what you hate!*
2. The reality of chasing dreams
Jordan also shared his perspective on the risks of chasing dreams. While we often hear motivational speakers tell us to “go after our dreams,” Jordan took a more balanced stance. He acknowledged that blindly pursuing a dream can sometimes lead to hardship and disappointment. He has seen people struggle because their dreams didn’t align with reality.
Instead of encouraging everyone to chase their dreams, Jordan urged students to reflect deeply on their choices. If you choose to follow your passion, understand the challenges that come with it and prepare yourself. On the other hand, if you choose a more stable path, ensure at least it’s a job that you don’t hate, and that provides you with the resources and time to pursue your passions outside of work.
3. Embrace who you are, but grow where needed
Jordan shared how, as an introvert (he identified himself as an INFP), he overcame his natural discomfort with social interaction to pursue a career in stand-up comedy—a profession that demands constant engagement with others. For him, the love for comedy was so strong that it gave him the strength to face his fears.
He also spoke about networking, a topic that many students find intimidating. Jordan reminded us that networking is not about exchanging business cards or seeking immediate benefits. True connections come from genuine interactions, not from the pressure to impress. He emphasized that networking events are not mandatory—but if they align with your goals, approach them authentically.
Jordan’s message to introverts was especially empowering: you don’t need to change who you are to succeed. Instead, focus on developing the skills you need to showcase your strengths in your own way. ( let me secretly share with you that most university professors are introverts. Just think about it: if we were not introverts, how can we stand the boredom of academic work and even find it enjoyable? But we teach and talk to students because we have learned to communicate in the classroom by developing specific teaching skills.
4. Transforming stress into strength
One of the most inspiring moments of Jordan’s talk was when he shared how he deals with challenges. He described how he tries to transform stress and obstacles into humor—a way of reclaiming power over difficulties. This mindset, he explained, allows him to face struggles with resilience and creativity.
Jordan’s approach reminds us that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can control how we respond. By reframing challenges as opportunities, we can empower ourselves to move forward with courage and optimism.
5. The importance of preparation and self-reliance
Jordan left us with a humorous yet meaningful reminder: in life, preparation matters. He joked about the saying, “It’s better to know people than to know things,” a common belief in Hong Kong. However, he warned that if you don’t equip yourself with the necessary knowledge but know many people, then you will end up having a widespread reputation of being incapable.
His advice? Focus on building your foundation first—whether that’s through learning, practice, or self-improvement. Networking and connections are important, but they’re only meaningful when you have something of value to offer.
Closing Thoughts
Jordan’s talk wasn’t about providing easy answers or pushing one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, he encouraged us to think critically about our own paths. Whether it’s deciding whether to pursue your passion, navigating the challenges of work, or finding ways to grow, the key is to listen to your heart, balance it with practicality, and never stop learning and improving. Remember, there’s no single right answer. But as Jordan reminded us, life is about finding your own balance and staying true to yourself while embracing growth and effort
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About Prof. YEUNG Wing Man, Catherine
Catherine, Associate Professor of Marketing, joined LWS College in 2015, she is currently the Associate Dean of General Education. Her main research focus on projects that integrate behavioural science into the design of behavioural change solutions.
Professor Yeung also undertakes community-based research, developing and evaluating interventions aimed at enhancing individual and community well-being. She collaborates with companies, government agencies, and community organisations interested in deriving policy implications from research findings. If you would like to know more about Catherine, please visit https://www.bschool.cuhk.edu.hk/staff/yeung-catherine-wing-man/.