The person who writes down the thing has tremendous power. One of the ways you find the up-and-comers at a tech company is just like, "Okay …
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What Hamilton Taught Me About Building A Strong Brand
I took a day trip to Manhattan with my parents in 2008, while I was studying in the US. My mum loves Broadway, so she booked us tickets to …
How To Actually Be Data-Driven
In one of my previous jobs, the thing which I dreaded more than anything in the world was a 2-hour meeting every Monday. In that meeting, …
Writing is the Most Underrated Skill For Work
"You need to write in order to think well.” Paul Graham Writing is often the process by which you realize that you do not understand …
Why All Your Friends Want The Same Jobs
I left Singapore to study in the US when I was 21. In my freshman year, I met all sorts of people in my dorm. I was neighbours with a …
Building A Second Brain With Google Keep
"We are surrounded by knowledge, yet starving for wisdom"Tiago Forte, author of Building A Second Brain Everyone knows that starting a …
One-To-Ones That Don’t Suck
Last week, a senior executive in my company did a session on Having Effective One-To-Ones. It sounds like a really simple topic, but I …
What Adam Can Teach You About Finding Your Dream Job
What would your dream job be if you didn’t have to worry about money? Ask someone that question, and you might get vague answers like “I …
How To Bend Others To Your Will (And Make Them Like You)
Heya! It’s been another crazy month of travelling (Hanoi and Tokyo!), full-time work, and Church activities, which is why I haven’t been …