🌱 At 14, Misha Tadd wasn’t looking for life-changing wisdom—he was just trying to finish a school project. But when his fingers brushed against a weathered copy of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching in a Massachusetts library, everything changed. \"It felt like the book chose me,\" he laughs, recalling the text's bold calligraphy and enigmatic aura.
💡 What started as a homework shortcut became an obsession. The ancient Chinese philosophy mirrored his rural upbringing—simplicity, harmony with nature, and embracing life’s flow. Fast-forward decades, and that teenage spark now fuels his role as director of Nankai University’s Global Laozegetics Research Center.
🤝 \"Taoism isn’t just academic—it’s about connection,\" says Tadd, whose work bridges 2,500-year-old wisdom with modern global challenges. His story proves sometimes the right book finds you at the perfect time—even in the most unexpected places.
