PinnedMember-onlyShy introverts, you don’t have to talkHere’s a case against talking when you feel you don’t have anything to say. — Here’s a question for you. Doesn’t it scare the friggin’ bejeesus outta your shy little (fast) beating heart when you’re pressured to speak up in social settings? I’ve spent so much time in my head thinking about what to say, when to say it and when to cut in with…Shy3 min read
Feb 6, 2021Member-onlyHow I keep diving into things I know nothing aboutHere’s the formula I use to teach myself anything. — No qualifications, no problem I’ve never been qualified for the work I end up doing. Sis here doesn’t even have a degree. But whether it was starting a podcast, launching a social media campaign for clients back when it wasn’t even “a thing”, or diving headfirst into the telecommunications and technology industry when I…Learning4 min read
Nov 1, 2017Member-onlySpeck in the oceanEverything (and everyone) is but a speck in the ocean of time and life. — I awoke one morning at 4am after falling asleep at midnight. Maybe it was the wine. I jolted awake and these thoughts ran wildly through my mind. This one is for you fellow night owls. Whatever is eating you up inside today, be it: a challenging relationship that’s been testing…Life Lessons6 min read
Nov 2, 2016Member-only27 realisations at 27I contemplate some of the mysteries of the world that have begun to reveal its secrets to me It’s not like I just turned 27 or anything. (Oh look, it’s November. Over six months since my birthday.) I just didn’t feel motivated to write as much because I’m still dealing…Life Lessons10 min read
Jul 14, 2016Member-onlyWhy you shouldn’t need to be anyone else but youEven if you get rejected, you’re enough. — You’re not what they want. This haunted me for several weeks, brought upon by several rejections and being passed over for projects. As much as I know this to be untrue, I eventually got consumed by this nagging nightmare of a thought, You’re not good enough. You’re too different.” Not…Reflections4 min read
Feb 27, 2016Member-only5 career lessons I learnt in my 20sUncovering new ways of working towards my career goals from getting clear on my aspirations. So it’s been awhile since I’ve written one of these 5 Lessons posts… But Kenneth and I recently chatted about this Yelp Employee’s Open Letter to her CEO (and of course it just had to…Life Lessons10 min read
Mar 25, 2015Member-only5 things I learnt in 5 years that stabilised my relationshipThe 5-year milestone comes bearing some gifts in the form of lessons. — I wrote this 2 years ago and before my husband and I even entertained the thought of getting married. All lessons still apply. “I can’t believe you’ve been with your boyfriend for five years!” I get that quite often from friends and family and even I find it surprising sometimes…Relationships8 min read
