Everything I learn nowadays I read online. OK, maybe not everything. I still read books. But most of my new knowledge originates from the Internet. The greatest challenge for me is dodging the fake news. For the most part, I was ignorant to this phenomenon. Then came a president who peddled in fake news likeContinue reading “Trust No One”
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Don’t I Know You From Somewhere?
I have hundreds of contacts on my phone. Over the years I’ve added friends, family, colleagues, clients, recruiters, service providers and many, many other contacts to my phone. The list has become so long it’s hard to manage. Finding a contact has become like going through the Yellow Pages. If the number of people onContinue reading “Don’t I Know You From Somewhere?”
A Sharp Corner
I am often tempted to take shortcuts. What could possibly go wrong if I don’t wear my seat belt, it’s a short ride anyway. What could possibly happen if I delay scanning this document – I’ll get to it later. The answer is everything. Everything can go wrong. And often, it will. When it does,Continue reading “A Sharp Corner”
Suck It
I don’t think I’m a messy eater. However, by the end of a meal, there are sometimes some crumbs left on the table. I don’t know how they got there, but somehow they did. I used to go and get the dishcloth and wipe the table. But that’s a bit of a hassle and aContinue reading “Suck It”
No Alarms And No Surprises, Please
Very few things can stress me as much as uncertainty. When a deadline is looming, when a big decision is about to be made… Seconds stretch like hours. I sometimes wish I had a fast-forward button for life. I’ve been on the other side of the fence, too. I’ve worked sleepless nights to deliver toContinue reading “No Alarms And No Surprises, Please”
Trust Me, You Can Trust Me
I’m more efficient when I work from home. The office has more distractions for me. The commute to the office drains me. The lunch break is longer when I’m in the office. I know this isn’t true for everybody. But it’s true for many people. Most polls I’ve seen had people preferring some percentage ofContinue reading “Trust Me, You Can Trust Me”
Optimise For Happiness
What is my goal in life? I guess the easy answer is to be happy. What makes one happy, though? This is a tough one. Clearly it’s not having fancy things. We get used to anything and soon enough it’s no longer exciting. I was once presented with the idea that happiness is always there.Continue reading “Optimise For Happiness”
Pop Goes The Corn
I love popcorn. Popcorn for me is associated with cinemas and watching movies. I’d usually go through a medium-sized bucket before the movie even started. I know you’ve probably tried buttered popcorn, salty popcorn, sweet popcorn… None of these are exciting. They’re decent snacks, nothing more. But there’s a special brand of popcorn that IContinue reading “Pop Goes The Corn”
It’s All Or Nothing
I dislike negotiations. In my head, it is coupled with dishonesty. Both sides know the value of the goods or services offered. Instead of shaking hands on that value, both try to get a better deal. I believe that a good deal is one where both sides are equally happy (or unhappy). I also believeContinue reading “It’s All Or Nothing”
Kitchen Joe
I like smart solutions. There’s something elegant about a smart solution to a problem. It’s interesting how sometimes we are not even aware of a problem until we see the solution. One place where I seldom think of the problem before I encounter a solution is the kitchen. I work with what I have, andContinue reading “Kitchen Joe”
Optimising My Life 