A surreal digital painting of a stormy sky parting to reveal a glowing path forward, symbolizing the idea that crisis can lead to opportunity.

Why COVID-19 Was Merely a Wake-Up Call

You’ve probably heard that the Chinese word for “crisis” also means “opportunity.” The word is 危机 (wēijī), and it’s made up of two parts: So, while 危机 literally combines “danger” and “opportunity,” it doesn’t mean the word itself directly translates as both. Instead, it’s more like a poetic reminder: in every crisis, there’s a chance…