Musings

I have never been much of a waterfront-living type of person, but the view of the Victoria harbour can be quite addictive. Quiet mornings overlooking the harbour are some of my most enjoyable moments over the weekends in Hong Kong. I realised recently that for a lot of companies out there, it's actually the season of promotions . For a number of friends whom I've known for some time and who were newly minted, I'm truly happy for them. Those that I have been acquainted with on

The faster you acclimatise to all aspects of your surroundings, the easier life becomes.

Eating hotpot is great even if you are doing it alone.

At a breakeven of seven to eight cups per day, feel free to sit freely in your cafes. Starbucks isn't selling coffee, you are after all paying for the lease, and the nice drink is just a bonus.

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.

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.

"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight

By solving for profitability in the near term, are we putting the longer term strategy of the firm at risk?

Risk management isn't sometimes about portfolio growth and diversification, but more about knowing when to avoid bad decisions with drastic outcomes.

A quick post-COVID guide to commuting to Shenzhen from Hong Kong.