2024, a year of blessing or curse?
Big Picture: 2024 has truly been a whirlwind year -- a volatile one for both stock and bond markets. As an election year for the U.S. and Indonesia, combined with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and China's economic slowdown impacting Indonesia, the challenges have been significant. Beyond the investment world, re...
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The First 100 Days
What is everyone talking about around us? Some are discussing the high school bullying case. My TikTok feed is still full of crystal stones that supposedly help align energy amidst all the turmoil. Others are still busy planning what to wear to Taylor Swift's concert in early March in Singapore. But, what’s definitely still a hot topic is...
The 9 AM Club
This morning, my alarm let me down. Utter silence. Yet, I had promised myself to wake up at 5 AM. Understandable, as it’s still February and my 2024 resolutions are fresh. I wanted to be part of the 5 AM Club. Ever heard of it? In the cover of his book The 5 AM Club, Robin Sharma writes the tagline, Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life. Who...
Sound of Freedom
A few months before 2023 ended, I had the chance to visit Singapore. During the trip, I met an old friend who told me about a movie focusing on child trafficking and sex trafficking. She passionately shared that this movie was based on a true story and was banned in many countries, making it hard to watch. My friend, who is a women's rights activ....
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Finishing Strong
January is often synonymous with "resolution season" or the determination to make drastic changes. Big goals are set for the end of the year: losing 20 kg, buying a dream car, mastering full-course menus from appetizer to dessert, or committing to regular exercise, proven by signing up for a full-year gym membership. Some even aim to get married,...