This podcast episode delves into the remarkable journey of Li Lu, as detailed in his book "Moving the Mountain," chronicling his extraordinarily challenging childhood in communist China, shaped by abandonment, the tragic Tangshan earthquake, and a relentless pursuit of education. Through resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering fighting spirit, Li Lu transformed his difficult beginnings into a story of triumph, escaping a turbulent past marked by hardship and hypocrisy, eventually thriving in the United States and emphasizing the vital role of continuous learning in achieving success.