The Car Crash That Ended My Career And Saved My Life
My life should have ended that day. I was driving back from Ipoh to Penang when my Charade spun out of control on the highway. Miraculously, I walked away without a scratch — except for the realisation that something inside me had reached breaking point. For seven years, I had sold workstations and servers at Dell. […]
The Price Of Greed: A Salaryman’s Costly Lesson
I once encountered this salaryman. He had a modest job with decent pay, and his greatest treasure was his loving family. Coming from a poor background, his parents instilled in him lessons about human values. One day, he met friends who introduced him to a quick investment opportunity, promising to double his salary. Tempted by […]
Why Letting Go Of A Toxic Friendship Set Me Free
What brings me the most joy in life is reading, watching movies, and cooking. Reading has been a part of me since I was seven, despite my initial struggle with dyslexia. Though I hated it at first, discovering my first book was a turning point, and I’ve never looked back. Now, I immerse myself in […]
A Hug In Bodogol: A Story About Healing, Compassion, And Love
A year ago, in the middle of my packed routine, between teaching, leading teams, and coaching clients, I received an invitation from my dear friend, Sofiana Julia Damu, to spend a quiet weekend at her villa in Bodogol, nestled at the foot of Mount Gede Pangrango. At first, I simply wanted to rest. To breathe, […]
To Every Student Struggling To Stay Afloat, You’re Not Alone
If the world paused to listen to me for two minutes, I would tell the story of a student who keeps searching, but it feels like no one wants them. Finding a job has been harder than solving the question of how to survive with just a single dollar in my pocket. I scroll through […]
Breaking Fear, Breaking Records: My Journey To The Guinness World Record
From setting world records to being the first Malaysian to be awarded the Personal Trainer Of The Year 2019. I’m considered to be one of the most sought-after personal trainers here in Malaysia. My clients love that I inspire them to be achievers through movement and mindset. To lead and inspire others, I must lead […]
The Teacher Who Taught Me To Believe In My Voice
Mr. Ravi Kumar, my favourite English teacher, was a towering figure of passion and intellect. His booming voice brought Shakespeare to life, and his kind eyes saw potential in every student. I was a quiet writer, hesitant to share my work, but he noticed my talent. With his encouragement, I began to speak up and […]
Growing Up Chindian: Embracing Two Cultures, One Identity
Being a child of a mixed marriage, my father being Chinese, and my mother Tamil, I believe mixed parentage or interracial relationships are something that shows love can form organically in a diverse society, beyond racial boundaries. Two cultures integrating with one another, assimilating and twice the amount of celebrations and ang pau! I would […]
The Cafe Hunter’s Guide To Unique Coffee Experiences
I’ve noticed a rise in “coffeetails,” or coffee cocktails, which add a fun twist to the usual coffee menu. Also, cafes are starting to incorporate local fruits into their drinks, like durian lattes. I’d love to see more of these creative blends, as they bring a unique local flavour to the coffee scene. My love […]
What The Bell Curve Teaches Us About Life
Life often follows the shape of a bell curve, also known as the normal distribution. Most things that happen fall somewhere in the middle, while only a few sit at the extremes. When predicting outcomes, we usually allow for about a 5% chance that something won’t happen, which also suggests a 95% chance that it […]
How Losing My Dream Job Taught Me To Lead With Heart
When I was promoted to Assistant Vice President at a leading real estate company, I learned one of my most valuable lessons: looking at situations from a leadership perspective. You see, sometimes we only see things from our own point of view, focused on immediate concerns. But as a leader, you are given the responsibility […]
From Graphic Design to Web Development: My Unexpected Journey
Being a web developer was not my career choice originally. During my university days, I wanted to become a graphic designer. In fact, I was the only one in my secondary school to discover Photoshop and design things using it. That’s how I started, very early. From there, I further explore my curiosity by exploring […]
How I Rebuilt After Losing All My Clients
The loss of both my video editing clients in July 2024 was a significant setback. My wife and I were overwhelmed with worry, as we have a 4-year-old daughter to care for. We had to quickly find new clients or other income streams to keep up with our bills. The thought of not finding a […]
How I Turned Life’s Challenges Into Creative Opportunities
Everything happens for a reason. Yet, we have to understand clearly every problem that happens so that we know how to overcome it. Then match it with our strength by looking and digging deeper into ourselves and the talents God has given us. That’s how I overcome each problem I’m facing. And, it would be […]