At the startup I work at, we do Donuts once every two weeks. On Donut weeks, the Donut bot pairs people up randomly. It’s up to the duo to meet up over lunch, coffee, or whatever setting they want. Donuts are great for getting to know people in … [Read more]
What to do if you feel miserable and powerless at work (or anywhere)
My brother is unhappy at work. His colleague is a bully. He is overworked and not paid very well. He is lonely too, as a foreigner working in a mid-sized town in another country. Also, he’s fresh out of university and this is his first job. As … [Read more]
How to save a life
One night, Victor* got so drunk, he vomited on a white BMW that was parked outside the restaurant. A few seconds ago, I had persuaded him to go home instead of heading to a pub to drink more. He agreed and tried to hail a cab with his phone. I … [Read more]
A solo day out in Singapore
To enjoy the sights of Singapore, the lazy and cheap way, hop on a double-decker public bus. Sit in the front row. Enjoy the views in front and on the side. I’ve always enjoyed doing this since I was little. When I was a kid, there’d be a … [Read more]
How to practise being in the moment
Here I was, standing at the front door of my house, holding a teacup full of ice and water. I wasn’t about to drink it. I was just holding it. It felt weird. But, This was practice for being in the present I had never heard … [Read more]
Negotiation for absolute terrified beginners
I lost a friend and mentor over a failed negotiation. I was out of work then and turned to him for help. It so happened that he was looking for folks to write a large number of landing pages for a major marketing campaign. I was happy to … [Read more]
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