The world is more polarised and people are more conflated about their identities. This has been followed by an endless series of finger-pointing, scaled division in society and in some way the rise in the confidence disease as Shakespeare put it “the fool doth think he knows what he does not know.” I was reflecting on this when I remembered the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the last good emperor of the Roman Empire.
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I am a student of the world. I learn, build and share.
In a recent podcast, the CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, spoke about his work philosophy, which, in my opinion, aligns more with reality than the average idea that’s thrown around.
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These are my reflections on the transformative year of 2020
The world shifted in an indescribable way in 2020, and its significance will continue to unravel for decades to come. It’s impossible for any individual to fully comprehend the profound changes that occurred. Nevertheless, I’ll do my best to articulate some of the things that I’ve observed. Please join me on this journey, as it’s complex, and I hope I won’t stumble too much.
Continue readingHere’s a piece of advice to guide you amidst the cruellest type of uncertainties.
Continue readingI want to share with you some helpful advice to help you lead a great life. They are simple and effective. They ensure you have a great relationship and become the best version of yourself.
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Let me do a quick reflection that’s just for me as it can be for anyone who may read this later.
Continue readingLeadership has always been dear to my heart. Can’t remember how that grew but I know it has always been there.
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A genuine question that frequently bugs my mind is where would we be if everyone believed in the supernatural as a society? I think the answer is not far-fetched. We were once there where you can’t question phenomena that are attributed to the supernatural. And while those times lasted we lived in a subsistence world.
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Last week, I introduced David Foster Wallace and his ideas to us. Particularly, I promised to share how those ideas can help us have a better career, life and relationship.
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