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This is where I share my thoughts, experiences, and the things that inspire me. Whether it’s personal reflections, insightful musings, or practical tips, I hope you’ll find something here that speaks to you.
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Words to Future Me
As we step into 2025 (because, let’s be real, the Chinese New Year always gives us a second chance to hit the reset button), it feels like the perfect time to reflect on what I’ve learned in 2024 and, of course, offer a few pearls of wisdom to my future self……..read more
Common Mistakes in Learning English
If I were asked to give advice (yes, it’s advice, not advices!) to people learning English, I could provide a long list of ‘do’s.’ However, instead of focusing on what to do, let’s look at what not to do – a simpler and often more effective approach.
Based on my experience, here are the top three mistakes to avoid……..read more
Multitasking: The Myth That Needs Busting
You’re in a Zoom meeting, listening to another team discuss issues irrelevant to your work. To make the most of your time, you start responding to a client email. While doing that, a colleague pings you on Teams, and just then, your phone screen lights up with an online shopping notification about your upcoming delivery. As you plan your next move, your boss appears at your desk, inquiring about the progress of a task. ……..read more
The Blacksmith and AI: A Timeless Partnership of Master and Apprentice
In the heart of a traditional blacksmith’s forge, a well-practiced dance unfolds between master and apprentice. The master, wielding a small hammer, taps lightly on the heated metal, precisely marking where the apprentice should strike. The apprentice, with a larger hammer, follows these cues, delivering the necessary force to shape the iron. …..
10 Ways to Have Better Communication
Since childhood, I’ve believed I was a great communicator — fluent, honest, and straightforward, with genuine interest in others. But over time, I’ve come to realise that effective communication isn’t just about me, and certainly not limited to the traits I possess. Here are a few ways that have helped me become a better communicator. …….read more
First Impressions, True Reflections: What I Learned from a Simple NLP Exercise
Last weekend, I attended an NLP summer school — partly to refresh my skills, and partly to reconnect with the principles that once fascinated me. I revisited techniques like conflict resolution, anchoring, and future design, and practiced them in real-time with people I had never met.. …….read more
Life is 10% What Happens to You, and 90% How You Respond
Recently, a good friend shared how both she and another close friend had reached a point where life became overwhelming. Careers, marriage, parenting, health, money — everything was piling up. Eventually, they both sought professional help — just to breathe again, to function again.
And it hit me:
They’re not alone.
I’m not alone……….. read more
My Recipe for Public Speaking Success
Public speaking is an art – but it is not a one-size-fits-all skill. Over the years, I’ve learned that everyone’s journey is different, and so is their recipe for success. Here are some reflections and practical lessons I hope will inspire your own path………… read more