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Unlike visual or audio media, books are more of a "mind's on" approach, in the sense that one has to be fully engaged...

There are levels to the game, they say. And it takes a fair bit of experience and discernment to uncover what these levels are and how interconnected they can get. Sometimes, I find myself playing multiple

Despite our unbridled imagination, a canvas has its limits, a contained structure within to create as we please. Without that limit, we may as well take an eternity to convey a set of ideas through the

Many of us dream of arriving at this destination called financial independence, where we let loose or break the "work for money" chain. I think it's a dream that's often portrayed as the pinnacle

One of the interesting contrasts that I like to make is between modernity and tradition. In a way, there's a growing trend of disdain for tradition, it's a relic of the past, has lose a lot of its relevance,

Icarus, the son of the master craftsman Daedalus, is given a pair of wings fashioned from feathers and wax - a means of escape from the island prison they find themselves trapped upon. According to the

A core aspect of web3 is decentralization. To the average user, I think this doesn't mean much unless put into context. For example, web2 apps tend to be centralized, there's a single point of failure,

Ever since I've learnt about "structure", I've been a bit obsessed with developing it. The best definition I've found on structure is "the ability to go from point A to B, meaning to carry

Xander stared blankly at the ceiling, feeling the weight of the world pressing down on him. Just a few months ago, his life had been on track - a steady job, a loving partner, and big plans for the future.

The act of "touching grass" has transcended its literal meaning. It's no longer just about stepping outside and feeling the earth beneath your feet. In a society increasingly reliant on screens,

Abraham Lincoln is attributed with this saying, which goes something like; give me six hours to cut down a tree and I'll spend four hours sharpening the axe. There's a saying similar to Lincoln's, perhaps

Here's an obvious truth that many people discount; doing the small things consistently will put you far ahead of everyone else who tries to do big things consistently but fails miserably most of the times.

We're gradually entering a world where our income will not be solely tied to our job. This is already happening for seasoned entrepreneurs and creators who have developed multiple income streams that's

The mantra “done is better than perfect” expresses the wisdom of accepting the limitations of our human condition, and embrace the value of action over inaction. For me, the way I like to put it is that

In prior generations, people tend to have a one dimensional view of retirement, which was usually defined by a reaching single milestone: a specific age to retire. But in today's dynamic world, this rigid

Debt in and of itself isn't inherently bad, especially when one puts it into good use. Because it can serve as a powerful tool for investment and growth, but it's crucial to manage it wisely to avoid potential

It's hard to really appreciate our financial journey until we look back and realise how far we've come. Of course, when looking back we also realise the many mistakes we've made along the way but each

Contemplating about the concept of self-reliance is something that has fascinated and resonated with me for a long time. At the heart of it is trusting our own intuition and instincts, rather than conforming

To me, there's often more art than science when it comes to operating a business. The science mostly has to do with understanding the fundamentals. But it is the art that brings refinement through

I first came across the concept of the title from a business context and its relation to strategies a business could take when in a competitive situation. But I'll first like to explore it from a broad