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Big Magic
BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert is a joy to read. Mail on Sunday says the book is “brimming with positive ways to think about creative living.” Huffington Post says “I have profoundly changed my approach to creating since I read this book.” Harper’s Bazaar says “Gilbert demystifies the creative process, […]” and I, Alice Teh,… — read more
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My 31 Practices
I’m currently reading MY 31 PRACTICES by Alan Williams and Steve Payne (illustrated by John Montgomery), and have just finished the chapter Habit. At the start of the said chapter, the authors are talking about the Hook Model (Trigger/Action/Variable Reward/Investment) and the Habit Loop (Cue/Routine/Reward). Towards the end they provided an illustration of the approach.… — read more
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Service Design
I’m currently reading SERVICE DESIGN: From Insight to Implementation by Andy Polaine, Lavrans Løvlie, and Ben Reason (ISBN: 9781933820330). I borrowed it from the public library in Singapore. The book piqued my interest because a big part of my job as a regional platform manager deals with process improvement and program management. — read more
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A Street Cat Named Bob
Ever since I moved to Singapore, I have decided not to buy books but instead to use its awesome public library services. National Library in Singapore is so good there’s almost no reason to buy books, except well, this time. For Bob and his James Bowen. I came to know about Bob the ginger tomcat… — read more
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The Art of Happiness
A few weeks ago I finished reading THE ART OF HAPPINESS: A Handbook for Living by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler. It was my constant companion every morning while commuting to work in the bus or while waiting for it. Having just finished MINDFULNESS FOR EVERY DAY LIVING by Christopher Titmuss,… — read more
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The Tao of Pooh
THE TAO OF POOH by Benjamin Hoff is a wonderful gem of a book. I finished reading it while traveling home today—caught in a flight delay and then commuting in the bus from the airport to home—to celebrate Chinese New Year with my family. Lots of contemplation while I was at it. Winnie-the-Pooh is one… — read more
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The Magic: Practice Gratitude
I was attracted to the book because of its premise in practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude is more than just saying the words thank you on the odd occasion as that doesn’t make you and me a grateful person. — read more
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How to be Interesting
I’m glad I chanced upon HOW TO BE INTERESTING by Jessica Hagy at Borders. The book is in the lovely shade of blue too. It’s full of charts (just the way I like it maybe because in my work I do charts. A lot.) The contents are listed in 10 simple steps making it super… — read more
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Go Girl
I enjoyed reading GO GIRL (ISBN: 9780800759711) by Marlee LeDai, illustrated by her daughter, Leyah Jensen who is a book designer for Scholastic. I love traveling and this easy-to-read book has fired up my desire to travel even more. The 205-page book has four parts and at the end of each part features a traveler’s… — read more
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MOJO
I bought MOJO in February 2010 and the book has been on my bookshelf since. Now, three years later, I started reading it. I started reading it two nights ago. I instantly felt better about my work. My attitude toward my work has not always been positive and sometimes I get so frustrated with the… — read more
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