learnings

"Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss." - Eric Roth

If someone older with a mediocre income can learn English as a second language, what excuses do we have for not picking up a new skill?

"There's nothing for you in Singapore."

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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

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