Tips for working less while getting more done — Let's hope that my boss does not see this, but I have a confession to make. I only work about 4 to 5 hours a day and I am doing just fine. When I tell people about my work habit, they often either “congratulate” me on being in relaxed company…

My review of “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho — Just as I was finishing an article expressing my dislike of inspirational literature, I stumbled upon “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. The Alchemist tells the story of a young man going into the desert to find his treasure. It offers no fresh insights or evidence to back its advice. …

Back in the starting days of my self-improvement journey, I devoured self-help books. I began to notice these books that I find so motivational and engaging that I couldn’t stop reading. However, after I have finished one, I felt empty and learned nothing from it. Soon they all become “Oh…

If you Google “leadership qualities”, you will find countless results. Many were written by prestigious institutions, celebrities, or businessmen. But I argue that the best list is the one written by yourself. While those lists are inspiring, there is no one “correct” way to be a successful leader. …

Are you complacent about your current status in life? Do you always know what you can do to improve? At the end of every week, are you satisfied because you have made progress this week? A couple of years ago, my answers to these questions were no, I wanted to…

4 reasons that inspired an unlikely writer to write — I am among the most unlikely person to start writing: Not a native English speaker. Have no experience writing, as an engineer who has probably written more codes than words. Nobody (well, maybe a few) is going to read what I write. Not an influencer, nor someone needing a portfolio…