i'm doing something i haven't done in 2 YEARS!

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...

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Aug 14, 2024
this is home, truly

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...

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Aug 09, 2024
something I'm afraid people will find out about me...

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...

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Aug 02, 2024
results aren’t showing! what to do?

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...

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Jul 12, 2024
How to develop (genuine) influence

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...

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Jul 09, 2024
our greatest fear presents an opportunity

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...

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Jun 21, 2024
charisma: what creates it?

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...

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Jun 14, 2024
striving vs attracting

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...

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Jun 07, 2024
small things matter

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...

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May 31, 2024