Category Archives: LifeHacks

When is “be yourself” not good advice?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by visa

I answered this question on Quora and got quite a few upvotes for it, so I thought I’d share it here. TL;DR: The self is dynamic, not static. You are always yourself, even when you’re “fake” or “forced”. Be your best self … Continue reading →

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The Simplest Productivity Hack

Posted on September 2, 2012 by visa

The Simplest Productivity Hack I’ve spent the past year trying to figure out how to be a better person, how to be fitter, happier, more productive. Even before that, I spent several years reading probably about 50 books on the … Continue reading →

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7 Important Things I’ve Learnt

Posted on July 11, 2012 by visa

During my 2 years of National Service, I began what I called the 90 Week Project. I had heard many horror stories from men wiser and more mature than myself, and they described how easy it was to lose one’s … Continue reading →

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Unconventional Wisdom: Do what you hate.

Posted on April 7, 2012 by visa

I used to play in a band called Armchair Critic. Allow me to be honest. I started it because I wanted to be a rock star. Plain and simple. I wanted to be on stage, being a badass, soaking in … Continue reading →

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How To Win At Relationships

Posted on February 29, 2012 by visa

Some ‘radical’ theorists describe life as a game. This can seem simplistic or even dangerous, but I think it’s really just misunderstood. “Game” is a loaded word that means different things to different people. To most laypersons, games are trivial, … Continue reading →

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Habits Through Connections

Posted on February 18, 2012 by visa

I have been paying lip service to this for the longest time but it’s finally about time- better late then never- that I get around to doing it. I’m talking about consolidating my passions, focusing warm sunshine into the laser … Continue reading →

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When Thoughts Finally Become Actions

Posted on February 15, 2012 by visa

So today was a normal day. I got a couple more hours of sleep than I usually do (so I was only mildly delirious from sleep deprivation). As I was walking down the jetty at Tekong Ferry Terminal, I bumped … Continue reading →

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