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I write a set of entries each month, packed with my best learnings and meditations.
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Irrational Self-Confidence and the Mid-Cingulate Cortex
Reading Time: 5 minutes
I think that in order to consistently write publicly, you need to develop an irrational sense of self-confidence - and you do this by doing forcing yourself to do things that you don’t want to do, which strengthens a part of the brain called the mid-cingulate cortex.
Reflecting on Two Years at the Gym
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Today marks my two year anniversary at the gym. I find it hard to overstate how much this place has taught me, and in this article, I’ll share some of the most important and impactful lessons that this place has taught me.
The Secret to Life
Reading Time: 6 minutes
I think I’ve found the secret to living a happy, fulfilled, and meaningful life. It’s all about self-actualisation, through introspection to find your personal principles, living true to yourself.
You’re motivated. But are you obsessed?
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The secret to outlier success is obsession. Motivation can and will waver - but obsession is long term, and compounds to reach incredible success. It feels like waking up, and having this incessant urge to work on this one thing. Like, you literally jolt out of bed and spend hours meditating on this one thing.
The Meaning of a Meaningless Life: The Journey, Utopia, and Death
Reading Time: 8 minutes
Diving into how we can find meaning in a seemingly meaningless life. I write about the journey vs the destination, the ‘perfect life’, Viktor Frankl’s search for meaning through suffering, and Steve Jobs’ ideas on death.
Thoughts on International Travel with Mates
Reading Time: 7 minutes
I just got home from a c. two week trip with three of my high school friends. I’ve been asked for tips on travelling overseas by more than five people now, and I’ve decided to write some thoughts up on how I view travelling, some key learnings, and concepts that could potentially empower your travel experience.
Success is Self-Defined
Reading Time: 3 minutes
What if success was measured subjectively and not objectively? We chase success every day, but how would we change our pursuit of it with the knowledge that it is self-defined?
Metacognition: How We Control Our Brain
Reading Time: 3 minutes
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how thoughts arise in our ‘mind’. What if there was a distinction between our physical brain and what we think about in our mind?
Self-Improvement Side-Effects: Imposter Syndrome and Productivity Dysmorphia
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Imposter syndrome and productivity dysmorphia were hidden speedbumps on my self-improvement journey. In this article, I try to rationalise and come to terms with the ‘voices in my head’ that arise as a result of ambition.
Mindless Scrolling and Social Media - Why Time and Attention Are Our Most Valuable Assets
Reading Time: 9 minutes
Social media may be humanity’s worst invention. This article explores the ethical and personal implications of technology like social media, and advocates for mindfulness as an antidote to addiction.
Why Do We Read and Write? Appreciating That Opposites Attract
Reading Time: 6 minutes
I’ve been blogging for about four months now, and journaling for nearly three years. Here’s what I’ve learnt about the process of reading and writing, framed expertly by Paul Graham (one of the co-founders of Y Combinator).
The Gym, the Journal, the Mind
Reading Time: 6 minutes
The gym and the journal have been the most influential factors in reaching mental clarity. I’ll share with how going to the gym for a year and a half, and journaling for three years has cleared my mind.
How to Find Confidence, With Actor and Writer Chris Fung
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Confidence materialises when an individual decides to express themself despite their insecurities. Everyone deals with imposter syndrome. I think there are ways that you can force yourself to learn to be more confident.
Happiness is a Verb - The Grass is Greener Where You Water it
Reading Time: 6 minutes
I used to think happiness was this ever elusive concept which we, as humans, will only ever see glimpses of. Happiness is a choice, facilitated by a shift in how we perceive the world.
Balancing Spontaneity and Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutes
’Judging’ personality types are detailed planners who love creating schedules. ‘Perceiving’ personality types are much more flexible adaptive, and spontaneous.
Life is Single-Player: How To Escape ‘The Matrix’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
It was my birthday ten days ago. I journaled, went to the gym at night, and had a nice, quiet dinner with my family. Naval Ravikant’s article “Envy is the Enemy of Happiness” describes how we live in a single-player game.
Deep Thinking vs Overthinking
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Think deeply and be intentional with what you do every day. Journaling, meditating, and going to the gym worked best for me. Sometimes, you just can’t afford to give a fuck and instead, it’s better to not dwell on it. You just gotta let it go.
Accelerating Your Learning in High School with Max Marchione
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Max Marchione is one of the most incredible people I’ve met - he’s worked at Goldman Sachs, founded an angel investing syndicate, founding Next Chapter and building another startup now.
Sanity and Time Management
Reading Time: 6 minutes
While in Year 12, I’m interning at a startup, serving as School Vice-Captain, working on personal projects, going to the gym, having a decent(ish) social life and maintaining my sanity. Learn how I manage my time.
How to Make the Most Out of High School - Insights From Ivy League Students
Reading Time: 12 minutes
Insights from coffee chats about US College Admissions with Ivy League Students about how to experience high school to the fullest.