About
My name is Mark Wong and I’m a 20 something financial analyst working in Silicon Valley at a fairly well known tech company.
I started this blog in 2009 after after going through one of the most difficult times in my life. I was laid off from work, I suffered through a life-threatening illness, and I nearly lost my health insurance while recovering. Blogging was one of my therapeutic outlets to cope with all of these issues.
I’ve recently started studying for the GMAT. I made the decision to go to business school in 2010 and hope to chronicle my entire journey on this blog. Everything from my GMAT Tests, to the Admissions Rounds, to the actual Business School experience will be included.
My blog is my digital notebook. I read a lot of self improvement books and my blog is where I write reviews and keep my raw notes.
I also like to meticulously keep track of my Net Worth.
Feel free to contact me at: mako at randomwok dot com
FAQ
What does Random Wok mean?
Random Walk is an investment principle that equates movements in the stock market to a drunk standing in the middle of the road whose future movements can only be guessed.
Of all the investing theories, principles, and experts I’ve come across, the random walk theory is my favorite and to be honest, it probably makes the most sense.
But you spelled it wrong?
Unfortunately, randomwalk.com was already taken, by a squatter no less.
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Hi Mark,
I’m not sure if you’re working on your essays yet, but I just graduated from HBS and have started my own coaching company. I’m reaching out to selected bloggers to give them freebies and discounts on my coaching services. If you contact me with your email address, I’d be happy to give you more information. Sorry to post on your “about” page. I couldn’t find a contact page.
Best,
Kaneisha
The Art of Applying
http://theartofapplying.com
Mark,
I’d like to feature some of your blog posts on the homepage of my new website. It would help more people discover your blog, for sure, and let lots more people hear your point of view on applying to business school. Your posts would appear under Real Deal MBA (See: http://poetsandquants.com/2010/07/19/should-you-hire-an-mba-consultant/)
Let me know if you’re interested.
Thanks,
John
Your reason for starting your blog is very similar to why I started mine! I look forward to following your story!
Thanks Richard. I first came across your blog through Beat the GMAT and I follow you as well.
Hi Mark,
Awesome blog, seriously! I am an MBA student at Chicago Booth and former Silicon Valley resident. I am working on a web start-up in the MBA admissions space (nope, not admissions consulting at all — we’re a web interface to streamline & facilitate the application process), and I’d love to connect & share thoughts if you have time.
Email me if you’d like to get in touch!
Cheers,
Chiara
P.S. You can learn more about my company at http://www.applyinthesky.com if you’re curious.
Hey Mark,
It’s inspiring to read the story of a fighter. All the best in your MBA journey.
Wok On, buddy !
- Sameer
Hi Mark,
What is your correct email? I wanted to send you an email.
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