Dear ,“I’m indecisive. I’m terrible at making decisions.” I felt this about myself for the longest time. It is the decisions that seem utterly life-changing that torment me. Which university course to choose? Should I stay or leave a business partner...
Hey ,The last time I organised an in-person event was... 2 years ago! Well, apart from my live talkshow series the whole of last year.In October 2022, I spontaneously organised a walk and talk, where I brought a group of absolute strangers from my s...
Dear , It's my birth home Singapore's 59th birthday today, which got me thinking: What makes a home? As you may know, I've been struggling with falling into the workaholic cycle for years. In April earlier this year, I flew to Bali for my good friend...
Dear , It's been two weeks since I've written to you, and I apologise! Admittedly, I've been enjoying life way too much (you may have been following along on Instagram) "What is something you are afraid for people to find out about you?" -- this ques...
Dear ,“Rae I’m stressed. I’m not getting the results I want. I know I need to rest and I want to do creative work but because I’m not hitting the results I want, I end up spending any free time doing more work hoping I can get the results, and I’m ju...
Dear ,"How to develop influence?" Ask this question and most people will tell you:Be genuinely interested in peopleLearn how to build rapport with people, look for similarities and common groundBe an active listener and have them talk about themselve...
Dear ,I remember a time in my life when I would clad myself in uncomfortable formal wear in order to seem more intelligent and successful.I was so careful in practicing my “what do you do” response because I was so afraid people would find out that I...
Hi ,I made an interesting conclusion recently. Well actually, I already knew this, but to experience it for myself created a whole new level of knowing within me.As most of you know, I started attending dance lessons a month ago. I found myself being...
Hey ,Today I read an excerpt from a book that stopped me in my tracks."People ask, why can't I find a deep, intimate romance? The question is understandable, because people are lonely.When we're not in a relationship, we think that being in a relatio...
Dear ,Have you ever been frustrated about the smallest of things?Last week, I planned to take a day trip to Ubud, which was 1 hour 15 mins away by bike from where I live. I really wanted to attend a class that starts at 9am so I had to leave my place...