Stories
Monthly life recaps and a few lessons from Kota Kinabalu.
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September 2026 — Life Recap
A health screening I didn't enjoy, a month of chasing sleep, a burnt pot brought back to life, a pool day with the kids, and new speakers in an old truck. Notes from September in Kota Kinabalu.
August 2026 — Life Recap
One-to-one time with my dad, three Friday nights, a birthday at home, swimming with the kids, an offering for the ghost brothers, and Merdeka. Notes from August in Kota Kinabalu.
April 2026 — Life Recap
Birthday month, Qing Ming with mum, pool days with the kids, new cafes, and a hat I borrowed from my mum. Notes from a quiet April in Kota Kinabalu.
August 2025 — Life Recap
Kali training, a birthday at home, beer sessions with friends, and the quiet realisation that we are all really ageing.
The Missing Thing for a Perfect Sunset
A radio host was talking about what makes a perfect sunset. I thought I knew the answer. My wife knew better.
The Day My Daughter Stole Something From Me
My 6-year-old asked me a simple question about stealing. My answer surprised both of us.
The Hourly Check-In That Changed Everything
I used to be overwhelmed by my to-do list, always busy but never making real progress. Then I found a stupid-simple practice that fixed it.
May 2025 — What I've Been Up To
Two months of GoReview, BINGO projects, SOP building, and classic shiny object syndrome. An honest update.
Why I Pause on the Networking Game
I used to be that person at every business mixer with name cards ready. Then I asked myself an uncomfortable question: what value am I actually giving back?
The Power of Saying No — Warren Buffett's Rule of 25
I had a to-do list longer than my arm. Everything seemed urgent. Then I stumbled on Warren Buffett's Rule of 25, and it hit me like a bucket of cold water.