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Brainfoodinatorš” Iām back!Want to start the great habit of daily audio journal again! Two big lessons are the power of habit and the communication technique of asking āwhat have you understood?ā, whenever a team decision/alignment is needed!2020-01-1809 minBrainfoodinatorRyanair NightmareRyanair is now officially THE worst in customer service.2019-09-0403 minBrainfoodinatorVilnius to Riga - Greetings from Latvia!Hill of crosses, Rundales Palace, and Salaspils monument, and finally Riga! Quite a road trip and absolutely full of surprises :D2019-08-2505 minBrainfoodinatorFun Facts about VilniusThings learnt from the walking š¶āāļøtour :)2019-08-2404 minBrainfoodinatorGreetings from LithuaniaIn the capital Vilnius! Very charming city~ excited to explore it properly tomorrow. On a side note, Ryanair surprised us by taking off on time and arriving 20min early all while 1/3 of their workforce is on strike! š2019-08-2402 minBrainfoodinatorWe are now venture backed! š„³Small celebration! After a stretch of crunch time! Apologies for the audio quality, had to whisper~ But yea, still wanted to record something today :)2019-08-2301 minBrainfoodinatorResult will be revealed tomorrow...A bit of a limbo state today, and werenāt as productive. But onboarded a new creator!2019-08-2201 minBrainfoodinatorTimebox Everything! #lessonLearn to be okay with good enough and start timeboxing everything! Otherwise, so easy to end up spending way too much time and overthinking things!2019-08-2101 minBrainfoodinatorPitch DayTournament Mood! Today reminded me a lot of my younger days when I used to go to Go Tournaments~ I enjoy the competitiveness and itās been a fun ride so far! Feeling very thankful :)2019-08-1902 minBrainfoodinatorMuseum of LondonInteresting day (re)discovering parts of London!2019-08-1901 minBrainfoodinatorWhatās the best thing that happened today?Answer this one question daily to practice positive reflection :) I started my logbook today after being inspired by Austin Kleon. Logbook is an idea similar to bullet journal but more free and creative! Also, apologies for having gone missing for a couple of weeks. Need some space and time off~ now Iām back to daily voice journal!2019-08-1805 minBrainfoodinatorNothing Is OriginalEnd of the day, itās about execution!2019-07-3101 minBrainfoodinatorDecision MakingDecision making is hard, especially when there is a lot at stake. Our advisor thinks itās a matter of knowing what we want to build. And perhaps thatās really the most important factor!2019-07-3002 minBrainfoodinatorThe Foundling MuseumBritainās first hospital for orphaned children. Fascinating stories behind it. Highly recommend checking it out!2019-07-2810 minBrainfoodinatorMindful TriathlonWanderlust - an annual so-called mindful triathlon event, with 5k + meditation + yoga, with 4000 people all in a park~ pretty interesting concept, just was unfortunately raining :(2019-07-2802 minBrainfoodinatorPreparation is KingQuickly reflecting on the day~2019-07-2701 minBrainfoodinatorAmazing Day including Discussing Ideas with Harry from 20VCCanāt share too much just yet, but great day full of energy and insights! Including signing on our first creator!2019-07-2602 minBrainfoodinatorTodayās LearningsFairly new to the audio drama world, but definitely exciting!2019-07-2502 minBrainfoodinatorSome ThoughtsReflecting on why Iām doing this and itās purpose, besides being a journal. Or perhaps at this point itās really just a journal, and better to be kept private...2019-07-2402 minBrainfoodinatorDouble SubtitlesHave both the English and Spanish titles on at the same - best way to learn ever!!!2019-07-2301 minBrainfoodinatorLanguageTransfer.orgOfficially finished Smart.lyās MBA - just waiting to receive my diploma now :D also enjoying casual Spanish learning! Great to feel daily progress :) I also highly recommend LanguageTransfer.org if you donāt know it yet! Amazing lessons for free, I do recommend donating to support him!2019-07-2206 minBrainfoodinatorLanguage LearningSpecifically Spanish! Loving the movie coco and its Spanish version is perfect for learning :D2019-07-2101 minBrainfoodinatorBrain-fart During Presentation š±Haha it felt somewhat embarrassing in the moment, but I quickly recovered myself and it became a learning experience :)2019-07-2006 minBrainfoodinatorExciting Times!Got validation from a couple more experienced entrepreneurs - who are offering to help us! No better commitment than time ;)2019-07-1901 minBrainfoodinatorLove It Enough to Become a Subject Expert?Research and design phase to become a subject expert, so you can better defend your idea š”2019-07-1802 minBrainfoodinatorEarly SignalsSome early signals that we are on the right track :D2019-07-1703 minBrainfoodinatorAggregator for Online Learning Resources?Would you like one? There are some, but not for everything yet!2019-07-1603 minBrainfoodinatorš Mirai by Mamoru HosodaJapanese animated film that warms your heart 2019-07-1505 minBrainfoodinatorBritish Museum - Manga ExhibitionVery well curated exhibition! If youāve ever been impacted by manga, definitely check it out :)2019-07-1403 minBrainfoodinatorUnproductive DayBut itās okay :)2019-07-1302 minBrainfoodinatorIdentify Theft + Enormous FinTech GrantsA friendās identify for stolen - both for her credit card and phone number! Completely mad... then also randomly discovered that there are enormous FinTech grants given out - something like 150million pounds, to existing well-established FinTech companies! Completely mad...2019-07-1205 minBrainfoodinatorWhat is the problem you are solving?People are some times blind to their own problems... Problem exploration has its own limitation because of it~ Things are always very nuanced.2019-07-1102 minBrainfoodinatorFirst Cofounder RetrospectiveWork culture is starting to form even from the early days! We are also making progress in exploring the audio space~ pretty exciting times!2019-07-0902 minBrainfoodinatorSwirl-shaped ProgressionTrying to trust the process, even though today felt like we were going in circles a bit.2019-07-0901 minBrainfoodinatorTikTok and EdTechMusically (now TikTok) founders tried to build an EdTech company before they pivoted to this super addictive social networking site.2019-07-0802 minBrainfoodinatorRandomQuick review of yesterday and today~2019-07-0702 minBrainfoodinatorLetting Dust SettleMaking progress but still a bit unclear on some fronts~ just gotta validate assumptions!2019-07-0501 minBrainfoodinatorMore Guiding PrinciplesLessons from Superhuman š¦øāāļø again + some more guiding principles!2019-07-0404 minBrainfoodinatorHow to Optimise for Product Market FitLessons from Superhumanās founder and CEO šØāš¼2019-07-0304 minBrainfoodinatorTracking OutWeek 4, Day 1 at Antler - we are ready to track out! Exciting week ahead :)2019-07-0202 minBrainfoodinatorSmartlyFinishing up the course to take final exam :D2019-07-0101 minBrainfoodinatorA Day of Food and Friends!Amazing weather in London today! Absolutely loved it with tons of great food š„ and friends š¬ š« š2019-06-3002 minBrainfoodinatorTeam CultureImportance of trust~ #bestteamexperienceever!2019-06-2903 minBrainfoodinatorForgetting TimeWith the right team, when in flow, you forget time :D2019-06-2801 minBrainfoodinatorThe Light in the Piazza š š¶Watched the musical at the Southbank Centre. Its story reveals some terrible stuff women had to face back in the 50s... But overall itās a lighthearted musical!2019-06-2705 minBrainfoodinatorProcess of InnovatioInsight approach - from the point of customer behaviours!2019-06-2601 minBrainfoodinatorāSleep MeditationāToo effective, literally passed out š2019-06-2501 minBrainfoodinatorAlone TimeHave you had sufficient amount of alone time recently?2019-06-2401 minBrainfoodinatorGratitudeLife reminds us that nothing is constant! Be grateful for what we have in the moment 2019-06-2303 minBrainfoodinatorReflections on Cofounder HuntingThe right balance of chemistry and productivity!2019-06-2202 minBrainfoodinatorArtificial ConstraintsTry applying artificial constraints to potential ideas you have, something cooler might come out of it ;)2019-06-2102 minBrainfoodinatorNetwork EffectDoes your business idea have the potential to rapidly expand?2019-06-2002 minBrainfoodinatorSimplicitySimplicity is at the other end of complexity!2019-06-1901 minBrainfoodinatorInnovation ModelsMental models to guide and categorise innovation.2019-06-1703 minBrainfoodinatorVenice Biennale 2019Amazing modern art from all countries in the beautiful city Venice!2019-06-1703 minBrainfoodinatorRamblingRambling on~ p.s. Tried ravioli in Bergamo style yet? :P2019-06-1504 minBrainfoodinatorWedding in Bergamo!Beautiful Italian city near Milan~ Great wedding and fantastic friends~ Also, lessons on āfighting wellā :)2019-06-1405 minBrainfoodinatorAntler Day 3Timeboxed team challenges! Had a lot of fun and saw diversity in thinking working out brilliantly~ also #trusttheprocess - divergence before convergence ;)2019-06-1203 minBrainfoodinatorAntler Day 2People interested in the problem area of continuous learning! Super awesome beginning - excited :)2019-06-1201 minBrainfoodinatorAntler Day 1Fun and exciting day! Antlerās first London cohort~2019-06-1103 minBrainfoodinatorAI: More Than HumanSuper cool exhibition at the Barbican Centre!2019-06-1007 minBrainfoodinatorThe Marriage of Figaro at The Grange Festival šOpera Figaro was composed by Mozart and supposedly the BEST opera ever according to many! It was an all day event, very british style - people dressed up all fancy and brought their own picnic š§ŗ A pretty memorable day~ Forgot to mention that the estate was in a very interesting state - barely holding together, strong Shoreditch vibe on the inside š2019-06-0906 minBrainfoodinatorNew BeginningCame out of emotional funk! New super organised and productive phase starts today :D2019-06-0705 minBrainfoodinatorSketchnote + How to Structure an Art Project + Lin Chi-LingFun sketchnote session today! Great chat with Julia about life and art. Then the news that broke Chinese social media today!2019-06-0705 minBrainfoodinatorEllen DeGeneres: RelatableSome thoughts on Ellenās comedy style. Life is random, very often, and there will be knots you canāt untie~ so itās best to just do and the answers will come :)2019-06-0606 minBrainfoodinatorQuintessentially - Luxury Concierge ServiceThe cofounder of Quintessentially Aaron Simpson shares his story and how they grew to what they are today - 5000 employees with a quarter customers who pays at least 20k membership fee per year!2019-06-0505 minBrainfoodinatorCorporate MiseryHad a meeting with my friend, and I was reminded of the type of corporate misery and the stifling feeling I once had too. Itās important to remind yourself of why you walked away from something! Once determined, the journey ahead becomes exciting :)2019-06-0405 minBrainfoodinatorThe Renaissance Nude at Royal Academy of ArtsSome reflections on arts and society~ https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/the-renaissance-nude2019-06-0305 minBrainfoodinatorWhatās Your North Star? š«A strong reaction triggered by me mishearing a number. Vivienne Ming talks about prioritising your purpose in all decision making. Itās not always easy, but will be worthwhile when looking back on your life :)2019-06-0208 minBrainfoodinatorAuntie in Town!My youngest auntie is in town! Getting to know her as an equal adult and also had an epiphany on how life needs to be constantly fine-tuned :)2019-06-0102 minBrainfoodinatorMemory LaneHad a long call with my high school Chinese teacher, attempting to find my pace and North Star again! Key realisation: modularise my days going forward.2019-05-3106 minBrainfoodinatorA Story on Freedom #Dubai#FreeLatifa is a campaign for freeing imprisoned Dubai princess who despite having access to riches lacks the most basic human rights... We have the perception that we live in a society where there is free media, but the truth isnāt so simple! Check out freelatifa.com to see details of the story yourself! Letās be grateful for the freedom we have 2019-05-3009 minBrainfoodinatorRandomWaiting for epiphany to hit~ perhaps the best thing I could do is to just take a step back and create some space for it :)2019-05-2802 minBrainfoodinatorOur Experience as Tourists in Morocco š²š¦Quite long and detailed accounts of our experience and some reflections. Warning - I totally vented :P Itās a very honest personal experience of what itās like there rather than only showing you the pretty parts!2019-05-2830 minBrainfoodinatorMorocco - Here We ComeVery different customs, so excited for what weāll see and experience :D2019-05-1802 minBrainfoodinatorDust UnsettledFiguring out life - always a journey, and itās never too late :)2019-05-1702 minBrainfoodinatorCharity : WaterInspiring story of oneās journey back to faith and meaning in life! Also, a great case study as a charity! I feel very inspired and have renewed faith 2019-05-1606 minBrainfoodinatorThe Bubbles We Live InWe all live in our own bubbles! There are all these other worlds that we are utterly unaware of. I was reminded of the fact by Brandon Wade, this āonline dating entrepreneurā who has created a lot of niche dating sites that are basically all about sugar daddy setups... And he did it to solve his own problem š2019-05-1505 minBrainfoodinatorTrillion Dollar Coach - Bill CampbellEric Schmidtās new book details the lessons learnt from legendary coach Bill Campbell. Bill coached teams of business executives and created collaborative culture like he did with sports teams! Human psychology works the same in all context ;)2019-05-1405 minBrainfoodinatorWhat Do you Think About POP Music?Pop music is becoming increasingly sexualised > < Songs about prostitution ends up becoming top of charts and kids sing along to those... Does it bother you?2019-05-1304 minBrainfoodinatorAlexander McQueen š„The documentary on Alexander McQueen showed you the life story of amazingly talented Lee McQueen. I also realised through his story, instead of worrying about working with the best, just work with your friends :)2019-05-1207 minBrainfoodinatorStay CentredKnow what you want and manifest it!2019-05-1106 minBrainfoodinatorThe Other Side of ResilienceResilience is generally a good thing, but sometimes it might also mean you tend to push yourself further than whatās good. Try to listen to your body for signals!2019-05-1006 minBrainfoodinatorCelebrate Successes!Small wins are important and the ritual of celebration actually makes a difference! Tonight was a night of celebration for women in software, and it was very nice to be surrounded by people who recognise your contribution 2019-05-0903 minBrainfoodinatorBack from Long WeekendPractised full detachment when on vacation! Still processing the trip~2019-05-0808 minBrainfoodinatorQuick ReflectionThe challenges of emotional management in entrepreneurship journey...2019-05-0301 minBrainfoodinatorProfessionalismProfessionalism is something we could take for granted in the corporate world. Then sometimes we get disappointed by people we encounter. Sometimes the different standards in professionalism is resulted in cultural differences...2019-05-0206 minBrainfoodinatorFirst Time in MunichI went away and did the āairplane mode challengeā - practiced true detachment. Hence why I did not update for a few days! In the future, Iāll also fully detach when on vacation :)2019-05-0107 minBrainfoodinatorImportance of Detachment!More insights from the book āRESTā - detachment, being in control of oneās time and relaxation are three key elements in recharging oneās energy!2019-04-2504 minBrainfoodinatorMaintenance HoursThe art of happily pampering oneself :)2019-04-2403 minBrainfoodinatorAre You Overworking?Worked half day even though itās a bank holiday. Itās super easy to overwork when itās your own thing... I did a pretty good job putting my phone on airplane mode over the weekend though :)2019-04-2302 minBrainfoodinatorTime Estimate? Always x2!Things always take longer! Especially if you are an optimistic person~ Whatever your ārealistic estimateā might be, time it by 2, you might be right now > 2019-04-2203 minBrainfoodinatorDay Trip - Brighton + Seven Sisters ParkEnjoy the good weather while it lasts :)2019-04-2102 minBrainfoodinatorThe Art of Taking BreaksIntentionally allocate no work hours and days! Itās an art, and balance can be achieved :)2019-04-2004 minBrainfoodinatorFaust - Royal Opera HouseMy very first opera! While it was a brilliant production, the storyline really made me upset...2019-04-1903 minBrainfoodinatorHow to Master Ourselves as ToolsJust like how we would invest time in mastering tools like a tennis racket in order to better enjoy the game itself, our physical body is also a tool in our own life journey. If we could master our physical body, in terms of both strength and energy, then we could maximise the enjoyment š2019-04-1803 minBrainfoodinatorEducationWhen a room full of educators come together and share stories, a few things become clear - part of the struggles educators experience are no flaws of any individual, but the inevitable inefficiency thatās part of human groups beyond a certain size2019-04-1703 minBrainfoodinatorCofounder Alert!When a Chinese and Nigerian meet serendipitously in London and decide to build a company together! I know haha2019-04-1601 minBrainfoodinatorCall for ActionIf you know anyone whoās self-taught in a skill, please email me at brainfoodinator@gmail.com. Iād love to speak to them! Also, if youāve got ideas around how to grow and engage brainfoodinator a community, please let me know. Letās co-create!2018-03-2104 minBrainfoodinatorIntroA safe space for adult learners to find inspirations and be empowered to teach themselves new skills. Let's challenge traditional schooling together. Podcast format will be a personal audio journal, I00% unscripted and unedited. Risky, but raw and real! The stream-of-consciousness style. Thank you for joining me on the journey.
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