Any pursuit for rapid growth comes at a cost
Like the laws of nature, there needs to be a healthy respect for the inner workings and dynamics of industry and markets. Knowing one's limits and when to lift or push the pedal on the accelerator is an un-deniable truth that both businesses and individuals need to eventually come to terms with.
Sold by a map of the world
Not all jobs are about money. Some people will take a lower pay in exchange for being a part of a great working culture and environment.
Career longevity
"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."
- Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
Redundancies
By solving for profitability in the near term, are we putting the longer term strategy of the firm at risk?
No "brave old people in finance".
Risk management isn't sometimes about portfolio growth and diversification, but more about knowing when to avoid bad decisions with drastic outcomes.
Quarantine free travel to Shenzhen
A quick post-COVID guide to commuting to Shenzhen from Hong Kong.
How to avoid being a "summer time soldier"
Not everything should be weighed by its monetary merits. But it is fair to say that many of the benefits and opportunities I enjoy today are the seeds of goodwill planted years ago.
A quiet new year
No celebration, not a lot of booze, no chugging of beers, no fanciful dinners or gatherings.
The era of bullshitting is over
Companies and people need to wake up to reality and stop the proverbial fake it till you make it, "over-packaging" their products and services, and start getting real about talking about fundamentals and their numbers.
Handling year-end appraisals
For many, it is that time of the year again for festivities and holidays. However, it is also the time of the year for many companies to...
Reflections for the year end
It is often said that we can't let our jobs define us. But how we do our jobs, and behave with our colleagues and clients ultimately determines the kind of person we are.
A new new normal
Maybe what the world needs now is to be be less pessimistic and gradually learn to embrace a new normal of a controlled market economy rather than a free economy that is jacked up on steroids.