Dealing with emails, a time consuming monster — *Email notification sound* Double taps handphone to see what’s it about. Gets back to work on my laptop. *Email notification sound* *Email notification sound* Takes another peek at my phone. Try to refocus and get back on what I was thinking about before. If You’re Not Careful, Emails Can Become Time Eaters One of Nir Eyal’s blog posts introduced…

I first got to know Afri in Jogjakarta, Indonesia in 2017. Back then she was still an intern. She is hardworking and driven, which I believe forms the backdrop and basis of her story. She won’t stop and sit still. She will go out to create and strive for something. …

3 keys for the regular person to succeed — In the past, I never succeeded for long. Those change of routines. In fact, I would not even really count it as success. It’s more like a failure. But not this time round. This time, in 2022, I have achieved far greater success. I’m a regular person like you, with…

Short, sweet, and practical — 1. Set and achieve your goals Fail to plan, plan to fail. The first step is to know what you want, and set yourself to success via planning your action steps, and carrying them out. …

Atypical advice for those who strive to have a better life — Why do I call this unlikely and atypical advice? If you’re the average person, you likely won’t be talking about this to your friends or colleagues. It’s not advice which most people would talk about — unless they are rather sold into it. Streamlining the essential top 3 advice for…

You are reading the seventh article of a themed series on Entrepreneurs of Southeast Asia which seeks to share the stories of the faces behind businesses which often go on unheard, or unasked. This is also a place where aspiring or current entrepreneurs can be inspired, encouraged, and learn from…

4 steps to doing something you don’t like. And btw, I hate running. — Disclaimer: This is not some fancy-pancy article which will give you quick tips on how to lose weight or get you to love exercise. Instead, read on if you wish to understand how I pushed through this consecutive exercise regime doing something I hate, AND gain a personal development hack. Background …

My musings and a self reflection for you The sky. It wasn’t that late at night, but it was tranquil. I love this tranquillity. It reminds me of the mountains and cool highlands in Indonesia. Orange-y skies — usually a sign that it would rain. I smile to myself :) …

Is it good, or not so good? — Plants and nature can teach us about life. Here’s a short context about the nature of climbing plants, how we can relate to it, and some points for reflection. The Nature of Climbing Plants Did you know that some plants are highly touch and taste sensitive? Climbing plants can sense touch. Some can even sense…