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Yuan Ze University recently invited Malaysian alumnus Yun Xiao-Quan back to campus to share his nearly two decades of experience in Taiwan, including studying, working, and starting a business. Drawing on his personal journey—from medical student and surgeon to business and management professional—Yun engaged with junior students on how to build capabilities, adapt to a foreign environment, and establish a long-term, stable life and career.
At the age of 18, Yun came to Taiwan from Malaysia to receive medical training at Kaohsiung Medical College, later entering clinical practice and working on the front lines of high-pressure, high-risk medical settings. This period marked the first major phase of his career development. As his time living and working in Taiwan progressed, Yun continually adjusted his direction at different stages, gradually shaping a rhythm of life and work that suited him best.
Reflecting on his years of development in Taiwan, Yun noted that in unfamiliar or rapidly changing environments, the key is not how impressive one’s background may be, but whether one can establish a sustainable way of living and working over the long term. He distilled his experiences into three core principles for students’ reference.
The first is Self-mastery. He shared that throughout his medical and entrepreneurial journey, he faced intense pressure, legal risks, and real-world challenges. Only by maintaining inner stability and clear judgment, he said, can one continue moving forward amid uncertainty. The second is Execution. Many opportunities, Yun pointed out, exist right around us. True value is accumulated only when time, skills, and accessible resources are applied and translated into tangible results. The third is System. Yun emphasized that a single success is not enough to support long-term growth; only by building repeatable processes and structures can one maintain stability and flexibility across different environments.
From a medical perspective, Yun also explained how emotions and focus affect quality of life. He introduced four hormones closely related to well-being—dopamine, endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin—and shared practical ways to cultivate balance in daily life, such as setting small goals, exercising and resting in moderation, building interpersonal connections, and maintaining physical and mental well-being through sunlight exposure and positive reflection.
Addressing the practical realities of career development, Yun reminded students that regardless of the country they work in, employment and business collaborations must pay close attention to contracts, salary protection, and potential risks. Without proper systems and safeguards, even the most attractive visions may become burdens in the future. He also shared the concept of time value, encouraging students to rethink work models—moving beyond trading fixed hours for wages to increasing value per unit of time, and even creating leverage through teams and capital.
After years of accumulated clinical and management experience, Yun chose to return to Yuan Ze University to pursue a master’s degree in management, reexamining long-term life and career strategies from a managerial and systems-based perspective. In closing, he advised students that when evaluating a job, they should consider not only immediate income but also long-term compensation, including the accumulation of skills, perspective, and resources—factors that often have a greater impact on future trajectories.
From studying in Taiwan as a student from Malaysia to completing his professional training and continuing to build his career locally, Yun Xiao-Quan’s story demonstrates how one can steadily forge a personal path across different environments. Yuan Ze University also expressed its gratitude to the alumnus for giving back to his alma mater, transforming years of practical experience into concrete, actionable insights to accompany more students living and working abroad as they consider how to move forward with greater stability and a longer-term vision.
