Commit for Success (電子書)

The author of this book is a world-class scientist, inventor, educator, and preacher. His profound influence on semiconductor technology has shaped Taiwan and the global industry, leaving a lasting legacy. This book distills his life lessons, built upon the golden triangle of family, work, and spiritual life, offering readers a model to success and fulfillment.
Through a clear, sincere, and humorous style, Burn shares the experiences that defined his journey—his character, approach to work, and the highs he has reached throughout his life.
In this book, Burn discusses how family, work, and spiritual life form a golden triangle, the fundamental structure upon which one’s life is built. Like a triangle—the most stable polygon—each corner plays a vital role in sustaining balance and growth. With decades of dedication, Burn provides insights into how he has maintained equilibrium among these three essential aspects, guiding readers to build upon this foundation and achieve even greater heights.
The narrative unfolds across five distinct parts:
Part One: Sweet Family of Mine
Burn reflects on his role as a son, sibling, husband, and father, sharing heartfelt stories about his unique parents, gifted siblings, and the incredible wife whom he believes was prepared for him by the Lord. He also recounts cherished memories with his special daughter and son.
Part Two: The Gentle Ascent
This section covers Burn’s education and hobbies, spanning Vietnam, Taiwan, and the United States. His dedication and focus caught the attention of parents, teachers, classmates, and colleagues. Beyond academia, Burn has pursued passions in sports, physical exercise, music, and photography with the same commitment. His philosophy?
""Put your heart into learning, diligently practice, consistently reflect and improve, and you will ultimately reach your best.""
Part Three: Walking in Faith
Burn shares his personal testimony, chronicling his six-decade journey in faith. He recounts his turning point from atheism to Christianity, the miraculous events that led his objecting and authoritative father to accept Christ, and unusual insights drawn from his sermons and evangelical messages.
Part Four: My Working Life
Burn spent 22 years at IBM, 9 years running his own business, 15.5 years at TSMC, and 9.5 years in education. He details his path to success as an employee, supervisor, innovator, problem-solver, and team player, offering valuable lessons for professionals at all levels.
Part Five: Cherished Memories
This final section recounts the memorable moments from Burn’s TSMC retirement party, including speeches from Chairman Morris Chang and several executive colleagues. His evangelical farewell message left a profound and lasting impression on all in attendance.

Burn Lin, PhD
Burn J. Lin is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (elected in 2008) and an academician of Academia Sinica (elected in 2014). He retired from TSMC in late 2015, having served as Vice President of Research and as the sole Distinguished Fellow of the TSMC Academy. Currently, he is a Tsing Hua Distinguished Chair Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at National Tsing Hua University, as well as the Dean of the College of Semiconductor Research at the university.
Throughout his 22-year tenure at IBM in the U.S., Academician Lin led groundbreaking research in lithography, pioneering several world-class techniques. After joining TSMC in 2000, he revolutionized the semiconductor industry by introducing 193-nm water immersion lithography in 2002, replacing the planned 157-nm lithography on the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors, as a result, securing TSMC’s leadership in semiconductor technology across six technology nodes.
Dr. Lin has dedicated his career to advancing semiconductor processing technology, pushing the boundaries of scaling devices and circuits. His contributions have set numerous records, leading to his election as a member of the NAE, an IEEE Fellow, and an SPIE Fellow. His impact on TSMC, Taiwan, and the global semiconductor industry is both tremendous and enduring.
Initially, Prof. Lin sought to evangelize and help others achieve a fulfilling life. However, his university appointment inspired him to view teaching as a powerful means to do just that. Now, he is committed to transferring his 46 years of experience to future generations. Beyond fostering specialists and generalists, he is passionate about nurturing innovation, problem-solving skills, and teamwork, ensuring that his students can tackle emerging challenges and create new fields, whether independently or through collaborative efforts.