What I Learnt from SkillsFuture Festival: Harnessing AI for Lifelong Learning and Career Development

What I Learnt from SkillsFuture Festival: Harnessing AI for Lifelong Learning and Career Development

I just returned from the SkillsFuture Festival at SMU and as usual, I walked away with many ideas. This annual event, dedicated to lifelong learning and skills development, offered a myriad of workshops, talks, and networking opportunities that left me thinking about my personal and professional journey. Here are some key takeaways from the event…

Life Updates: How to Learn Better and How I Monetised My Low-Value Hours
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Life Updates: How to Learn Better and How I Monetised My Low-Value Hours

It has been 6 months since I embarked on my career break to take the opportunity to reassess my life, priorities, and how I value time. Initially, I hoped to recharge and explore new interests, but I also went through a period of immense personal growth and discovery. It was also very enjoyable to have…

Achieving Financial Happiness: Insights from ‘The Geometry of Wealth’
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Achieving Financial Happiness: Insights from ‘The Geometry of Wealth’

In my earlier article, I wrote about how I view “bullshit” jobs and provided a view about whether it is worth working for the next 9 years just to save $354,471.39. As I continue my journey in exploring and experimenting to define what I want to do with my life, I’ve allocated a few hours…

Career Break Thoughts: Finding Meaning Beyond the ‘Bullshit Job’

Career Break Thoughts: Finding Meaning Beyond the ‘Bullshit Job’

Late last year, I made a bold decision to take a career break. At the age of 41, it was a time filled with mixed emotions—relief from the daily grind of unfulfilling work, but also a looming uncertainty about the future since I am taking my foot off the pedal on my original retirement plan…

Think and Grow Rich: 5 Takeaways to Transform Dreams into Reality with Napoleon Hill
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Think and Grow Rich: 5 Takeaways to Transform Dreams into Reality with Napoleon Hill

Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” is a masterpiece that has influenced millions of people seeking success, prosperity, and personal development. Drawing upon his observations of successful individuals, Hill concocted a powerful formula for achievement that extends beyond mere financial gain. Reflecting on his book, I find myself deeply intrigued by its timeless principles. How…