He was born after the Tiananmen Square crackdown and raised in communist China, where discipline came through pain, choices were limited, and simplicity was survival.Despite the hardship, he looks back with pride.In this episode, we explore what that upbringing taught him, how it shaped his resilience, and why he believes Gen Z isn’t soft but facing a different kind of hard.This is not about toughness for the sake of it. It’s about context, compassion, and why comparing pain across generations misses the point. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in today’s world, this conversation is for you.

00:00 Waynes experience in communist China17:30 Comparison to western upbringing24:08 The problems stemming from freedom in young people27:02 Older generations vs Younger generations30:35 Is an easier life a better life?38:50 Solutions to the problem