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The perils of a suitcase life

During the initial years of starting IJK, we contemplated the option of moving me from Singapore to...

Inner peace and self-realisation

Come next year on 3 January, I would have clocked three years into my current company. Unknown to many, this is my longest ever unbroken...

In search of a quaint type of peace

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...

A convenient size

Any pursuit for rapid growth comes at a cost.

Fair value vs high value

Curating and designing the short-term narrative towards a high value sometimes comes at a cost.

Career longevity

"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."

Age and risk management

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

Summertime soldier

It was 2011. The government debt crisis in the EU had reached a stage that required the bailout of several countries long thought to be...

A quiet new year

After two years and given that it was the year end, I thought it was timely that I should spend some time to consolidate and reflect on...

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...