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Be Willing To Be Misunderstood
I came across this in Working Backwards by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr, and it made me think about how my own professional choices might look from the outside. “As we do new things, we accept that we may be misunderstood for long periods of time.” My background spans project management, business analysis, and executive… — read more
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NTS: 2026-11-04
On progress and perfection (4 Nov 2026): Give an idea a chance to exist before demanding that it be perfect. PS: I was inspired by a quotation I saw on the Internet but forgot the source: “Just make it EXIST first. You can make it GOOD later.” — read more
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“Books taught me what my happiness looks like.” —Hwang Bo-reum
Sometimes my response to a book is much shorter than a review. Beside a passage in Every Day I Read by Hwang Bo-reum, translated by Shanna Tan, I wrote four words: “Same here for me.” The passage described happiness through good relationships, meaningful conversations, time alone, and doing a good job at work. It ended… — read more
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True Ownership
True ownership requires full-time dedication. I’ve been thinking about this quote that’s attributed to Jeff Bezos that I came across in Working Backwards by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr. The best way to fail at inventing something is by making it somebody’s part-time job. The quote captures the thinking behind Amazon’s Single-Threaded Leadership (STL) approach:… — read more
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NTS: 2026-11-01
On life, simplicity, and contentment (1 Nov 2026): Knowing what is enough can be more liberating than constantly wanting more. PS: I’m changing My Daily Thoughts #MDT to Little Notes to Self #NTS starting November 2026. — read more
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Oct-2026 Mixtape
Check out my October 2026 playlist on Spotify. P/S: I’m constantly looking for new music and songs, so please feel free to recommend your favourites in the comment section below, and I’d be sure to add them to my ATL & Blogger Friends Playlist!🖤 — read more
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Mini Library @ Mjölkafållan
I found some cat-themed children’s books while tidying up, so I took a moment to finish reading two. I think I’ll make this a weekly thing to visit the Mini Library at the park and give it some regular loving care. — read more
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MDT: 2026-10-16
After cat-sitting Kitty (16 Oct 2026): Trust is built in small moments, through patience, consistency, and the simple act of showing up. (The Kitty Assignment: 15 to 21 Oct 2026) — read more
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MDT: 2026-10-15
After cat-sitting Leia (15 Oct 2026): Affection isn’t always about getting closer. Sometimes, love means giving someone the space to feel safe. (The Leia Assignment: 15 to 18 Oct 2026) — read more
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MDT: 2026-09-30
After reading “Roadside Picnic” (30 Sep 2026): Not everything we encounter is meant to be understood. The universe owes us neither answers nor explanations. — read more
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