Aug 12
This is Stupid
"This is stupid," said the little voice in my head when I was sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper placed next to a brand-new tray...
Jun 11
The wisdom of the pain cave
Courtney Dauwalter, arguably today's most outstanding ultra-distance trail runner, explained in an interview her relationship with what...
May 13
On inspiration, motivation, and time
For most of my adult life, I held the belief that true magic happens at the intersection of inspiration, time, and motivation. Successful...
Apr 12
Process or outcome, which one helps you grow?
There's the process, and there's the outcome. In our daily lives, we're often focused on the latter. While the process may seem...
Mar 21
On being productive
We often confound busyness with being productive. Being busy and being productive often feel similar. However, if we achieve a meaningful...
Feb 15
In appreciation of boredom
When was the last time you felt truly and utterly bored? Thanks to the merits of digitisation, we have eradicated boredom almost...
Jan 11
Where do you seek to grow?
Experiencing growth makes me happy. Over the years, I came to realise the important role the basic idea of growth plays in my life. There...
Dec 11, 2023
Take the choice that makes for a good story
I once came across the following advice: "When faced with a decision, take the choice that makes for a betterstory." While I can't...
Nov 7, 2023
Getting good at starting
Getting good at starting is a crucial skill to develop. It's often said that the key to success lies in persevering and that starting is...
Oct 13, 2023
How I lost my patience with impatience
What are your weaknesses? When I was hunting for a job right after uni, I once was told that if a recruiter asks me this question, I...