This ONE: From the gym, harnessing creativity in flow, and focus with my ADHD brain

Welcome to the #3 issue from my garden gym. This issue was written in between dumbbell fly, sumo squat, and one-arm dumbbell row. No joking, I am the most creative when doing my gym reps or writing calligraphy. Trust that I am not alone. Not always the case, though. If I think about anything else… Continue reading This ONE: From the gym, harnessing creativity in flow, and focus with my ADHD brain

This ONE: What’s the point? The leadership grill, unstuck from tech roles, and job searching in a bad market

Happy This ONE Friday! As I write this article, I am going to watch the Singapore-China Football ⚽ match in the Singapore Stadium, part of the Asian World Cup Qualifying games. Neither is known to be a great team. China ranks 88th, and Singapore ranks 156th in the world. One might say, what’s the point!… Continue reading This ONE: What’s the point? The leadership grill, unstuck from tech roles, and job searching in a bad market

Beyond the World of Introverts vs. Extroverts

Today, the word “introvert” still carries more than it should; e.g., “I am an introvert” is often followed by a description of social anxiety or lack of confidence. Danger: If I think my introversion is a weakness I can’t do much about, I justify my anxiety and lack of social skills. I feel powerless to… Continue reading Beyond the World of Introverts vs. Extroverts

This ONE: On fulfilling career potential, how to be more assertive, and the powerful way to manage difficult conversations.

This ONE Idea “Our potential may be unlimited. Our capacity, at any point in time, is not. The grim fact is that we can never fulfill all of our potential.” And if you believe in fulfilling your potential, what can you take away from This ONE idea? Below are how I connect my dots. I.… Continue reading This ONE: On fulfilling career potential, how to be more assertive, and the powerful way to manage difficult conversations.