The perils of a suitcase life
"There's nothing for you in Singapore."
Inner peace and self-realisation
Many of life’s lessons don’t need to be drawn from the advice and anecdotes of other people. It just comes from a position of inner peace and self-realisation.
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...
This is home, truly
The faster you acclimatise to all aspects of your surroundings, the easier life becomes.
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.
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."
- Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight
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.
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.
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.