Blogs Bhutan's Unique Path to Happiness (GNH) Attending the public lecture, Bhutan’s Pursuit of Gross National Happiness: Reflections, Challenges, and its Future, was an eye-opening experience that offered a comprehensive look into Bhutan's unique approach to development. Presented by Kinzang Dorji, the Ambassador of Bhutan to various Southeast Asian nations, the lecture delved into
University Networking with Purpose: My Experience at SMU SIC Social Pulse 2024 Attending Social Pulse 2024 was an unexpected yet refreshing experience for me. Although I hadn’t initially planned to go, I ended up gaining some meaningful insights into the world of social entrepreneurship. Having worked at a budding social enterprise before, I’d seen firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face, which
Japanese Japanese Tea Workshop Being a big fan of hōjicha and matcha drinks, I had signed up for the Japanese Tea Workshop, organized by the Japanese Cultural Club of SMU. This blog serves as a record of my experience and appreciation for the workshop 🍵 History and Context Origin of Matcha Matcha originated in China
University SMU FACT Connect 2024 Attending my first networking event with SMU FACT (Financial Advisory & Compliance Team) turned out to be a brief yet valuable experience. The fireside chat allowed me to gain insights from industry professionals, and this post will serve as a summary of the key points discussed and my personal takeaways.
Blogs Tarot Reading (School Life) While chatting with a friend about a tarot reading booth on campus, I found myself intrigued and decided to give it a try to gain some insight into my school life. The last time I dabbled in tarot was six years ago with a friend, where we relied on an
Blogs The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Summary To adopt a new mindset, we need a strong paradigm shift in learning good habits and unlearning bad ones. Habit 1 Be Proactive * Self-awareness, evaluation, and self-examination can change our habits and affect how we see others. * Make conscious decisions about what you want to do and plan to
Blogs The Hurdles of Passport Renewal: A Personal Reflection During the Hari Raya festivities, my family and I geared up for our upcoming travels by planning to renew our passports. Little did I know, what seemed like a straightforward task turned into a series of hurdles, costing us both time and money. In this blog, I'll share
Journals & Habits Tracker Action Plans from 'Someday Is Today' by Matthew Dicks This blog post delves into the step-by-step action plans outlined in the well-known productivity book by Matthew Dicks, titled 'Someday Is Today'. Chapter 1: The One-Hundred-Year-Old Plan Create a visual image of your 100-year-old self. As of March 2024, I picture myself happily engaged in continual learning, with
Blogs Someday Is Today by Matthew Dicks After coming across this book recommendation from Ali Abdaal on his YouTube channel, I decided to dive into it during my free time. I truly appreciate Matthew Dicks's writing style. The book is crafted with short, simple sentences and numerous bullet points, creating an engaging read. Its core
Blogs The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel In this blog, I'll share some thoughts and learning points from each chapter of 'The Psychology of Money.' As I finish listening to the book, I've connected the points to my own learning experiences, and I encourage you to do the same. :> No
Blogs My Productive and Informative YouTube List Nowadays, the consumption of YouTube content is massive, with nearly everyone within my social network being active viewers. Acknowledging my tendency to dedicate excessive time to these videos, I recognize that the majority may be perceived as a misuse of valuable time, watching meaningless manga or comedic videos. However, it
Blogs The Little Book of Prosecco Tips by Andrew Langley While casually strolling through the library, on the hunt for a random book to dive into, I stumbled upon this adorable little pink book. It's all about Prosecco and serves up bite-sized info. So, I figured, why not read up on it and gather some fascinating facts about
Blogs The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid It has been a long time since I 'binge read' an English novel. And with this novel, I read it on the busy and packed MRT while going home from work; I immersed myself with the rollercoaster life of Evelyn Hugo while I was drying my hair after
