#TheAspiredCXO

A lot of times, what we do in our day-to-day job is not even in our job description. Like, what the heck does this mean, “Any other adhoc duties as assigned/required”, right? Anyways, there is only so much a job description could describe. Bottom line is, we need to be clear what is the purpose … Read more

I do find constructive feedback hard to swallow sometimes. Mulut manis is constructive feedback, but actually it’s a complaint or criticism in disguise sebenarnya. When it is given to me, I smile outside but inside, hmph, me rolling my eyes to the back of my head. There are times, I will stop listening altogether and … Read more

I do consider I have a successful career. But as cliche as it sounds, the success I have today is because of the people in my team. It’s true. As much as they would tell you I have taught them so many things, I too can say the same. Each of them do teach me … Read more

Last night, a close friend told me that I am obnoxious. But he tolerates me because deep down he knows I am kind. I guess I am lucky to be blessed with good people around me my whole life. No matter what a mess I am in, they always are there to take care of … Read more

“I’m burdened with glorious purpose,” said Loki. I was just having a conversation with a colleague and she was telling me that I could relate to Loki because she can see the character similarities. I do agree for honestly, I do think I am a bit of both – workaholic & narcissist. But to be … Read more

When we work so hard, we will get tired. Hence, we earned our right to be lazy (for a while anyways) thereafter. Like today. Today, I lazy to write. I just want to choose to be lazy. So that’s it for today’s post. On the other hand, we shall talk about exciting things. What’s your … Read more

I have my lunch time blocked in my calendar everyday. Because it’s a sacred break time for me. If there is no date to do my #LunchwithLing, this is my typical routine lunching alone. I plug in my earphones and listen to podcasts or music. My recent favourite is this podcast called Smartless hosted by … Read more

I have this friend from secondary school. Let’s call him Dave. All my life I know Dave, he has been a quiet person. However, some years back a friend of mine invited me to join this WhatsApp group where friends from our secondary school hang out online. Dave is there and Dave, is as chatty … Read more

Many, many years ago, I got hooked to my phone. Every night I will only go to bed post 1am because I was so busy with my phone. Then in the mornings, I will be late for work for I couldn’t get up. Either that or I just yawned the whole day for not getting … Read more

Very often you hear the word “multitasking”, but in this book Unplugged: How to live mindfully in a digital world by Orianna Fielding, I learnt a new word – Unitasking. Field said, “Another consequence of our digital ‘over-connectedness’ and our acute multitasking activities, and the lack of focus and attention that accompanied them, is that … Read more