Goodbye, things

I recently revisited a book I read back in 2018 about living with a minimalist’s lifestyle. The book is called “Goodbye, Things” by Fumio Sasaki. What I enjoy about his approach to minimalism is that minimalism is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Personal preferences for minimalism Sasaki adopts a rather

Why don't we slow down?

What are you rushing for?

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The paradox of growing up

I am both a failure and a success

When I started my career in 2015, I dreamed of being a tech company founder. My goal back then was simple: to be included in Forbes's 30 Under 30. I want to have a positive impact on people's lives, and this was the only way that

How to gain confidence

There will always be somebody better than you.

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The tree that falls in the forest

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Life Ends at Thirty

How to Dream Big

Why some people dream big and some don’t

So what if you fail?

I have avoided “trying” since I was a kid. And as an adult, I realized that there was a massive gap between my reality and my dream of an ideal life because I kept on running away.

The Rest is Just Noise

Because if you really want it. The rest is just noise.

How to stop overthinking and start doing something instead

What good does thinking too much bring you? Think about how you would fail and you’ll be consumed by negativity. Think too positive and you’ll be deluded by your own expectations.

The year 2020 was 20 years ago

When I remembered that 2020 was 20 years ago... I thought about the things I said I'd start but never did I thought about the podcast I said I’d record with my friends I thought about the career change that I never dared to take I thought

Seeing "Work" in a Different Lens

At some point in 2023, I was hyper-fixated on quitting my job and starting my own business. I even sent it as a newsletter issue a couple of months ago. 💬TL;DR My wife got a job in Japan, and I had a choice whether to find a job or

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To do extraordinary things, we have to do many ordinary things

Nobody cares about what you do

Nobody cares about what you do. So why do you care? As you grow up, you start to think more about what people think of you. You stopped doing things that others don't approve of. At some point, you might even stop doing the things you love if

The Pain of Regret Is Worse Than the Pain of Discipline

Every time at the beginning of the year, many of us set up a New Year’s resolution. But most of us don’t actually tick all the boxes — some people didn’t even start. Then, the following year, we’d just do the same thing over and over again

Happiness is Something You Create

When can we be happy with our life? One day? When will the day come? There is no answer to it, but there is one thing that you can do about it. If "one day" you will be happy—why not make it today?

Dancing, Hustling, and Burning

How the early hustle and subsequent experience of burnout were necessary to understand and appreciate the importance of balance.

Your present was once a "what if"

In a world often captivated by the tales of the mighty, the story of the underdog holds a special place in our hearts. It's a narrative transcends just the thrills of sports or the realms of fiction; it's about the human spirit's incredible capacity to rise from obscurity to greatness.

Mediocre by whose standards?

We often measure our worth against others' achievements, forgetting that the true measure of success lies within our efforts and journey. It's not about being the best; it's about being your best.

It all makes sense now

How things will only make sense after we became adults

A few meaningful relationships

In the past few years, I've seen friendships evolve and change. Friends have moved away, drifted apart, or the people have changed, leaving our connections awkward and unfamiliar.

Your Job is Not the Problem

Have you ever come across opinions that criticize the traditional 9-to-5 job? While it's true that a stable job has its drawbacks, it also provides a sense of security, especially if you have a family to support. It's common for some people to not acknowledge their

Obsession is the real gift

As a kid, I had many interests and hobbies that I enjoyed. I played football, drew comics, created short films, and even had a band. However, I struggled to stick with any one thing for very long. Every year, I found myself moving on to different hobbies and passions, never

How “Success” Change As We Age

Success is not a simple equation but a complex interplay of various factors—some within your control and others beyond it. As we age and become wiser, we can better orchestrate these elements to our advantage.