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Have You Ever Considered Yourself A Consultant?
Have you ever considered yourself a consultant? The title “consultant” used to be reserved for retired diplomats and former...
Should you quit your job and travel the world?
There’s been a trend lately with the rise of modern day, permanent nomads. They’re adventurers who sell everything they...
The Reason Most Diets And Small Business Ideas Fail
It seems everyone wants to change their life these days. But contrary to popular belief, following your passions and...
Have You Ever Considered Yourself A Consultant?
Have you ever considered yourself a consultant? The title “consultant” used to be reserved for retired diplomats and former top executive officers. They would be recruited because of their “contacts”, rather than their practical knowledge. Their “consultant” role was more honorary than actual. That picture has changed dramatically over... Read more
The simple reason I enjoy paying taxes
Not everything in life is always one hundred percent pleasant. Most people don’t like paying their taxes, and I’m not going to recommend you to stop paying the tax man simply because you don’t like doing it. It would get you in trouble fairly quickly. Personally, while I prefer to... Read more
My unadulterated thoughts on micromanagers
It’s been while since I left the 9-5 corporate workforce and pursued a more creative career, however micromanagers popup whenever you least expect it – even when you’re working independently. I’ve built a large support team for some of my engagements, and the one thing most candidates mention as... Read more
Should you quit your job and travel the world?
There’s been a trend lately with the rise of modern day, permanent nomads. They’re adventurers who sell everything they own to live a life of permanent travel. I’ve met a few of them and I’m very impressed by their lifestyle choice. I commend them for living their lives the... Read more
Professional networking 2.0 – sharing what matters most even when nobody listens
I remember going to a Christmas party once with a dear friend and colleague, and when we entered the restaurant where the party was she quietly mentioned she really wasn’t in the mood to speak to all those people tonight. Instead of “networking” we sat in a quiet corner,... Read more
Why did I leave my corporate career?
What I was looking for in my career was a sense of meaning and fulfilment. I really wanted to make a difference and share the things I believe in. And instead what it provided was income and a sense of security. You might even want to say a fake... Read more
Why you need to stop selling yourself on Facebook
After an almost month-long journey through Central America, being completely disconnected from everything (that’s the way I like it) I just logged back into Facebook for the first time. It hit me more than ever that a lot of my “friends” are trying to sell me something, instead of share... Read more
Why A Healthy Work Life Balance Is Hugely Overrated

A work life balance is important. Even some job ads talk about how the company you’re about to work for will “allow” for a great work / life balance.

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My Boss Told Me It’s A Time And Money Thing

“It’s a time and money thing.” What a great excuse to not have to do something, and blame it on something outside of your control.

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Why a work-life balance is overrated

A work-life balance is overrated. Life became much more enjoyable when I finally gave up on the illusion of separation between work and life. On most days my vocation feels like a vacation.

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