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Start-Up Investments and Personality
I am a fairly easy-going person. My feathers don’t get too ruffled that often. I like to think it’s because I’m somewhat logical, and usually can see the forest for the trees. My friend, who is a...
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Filtering
Music has always been a big part of my life. It provides a source of inspiration, and at times, even “meditation” for me. A couple of years ago, I was introduced by a friend to a song called “Take a...
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Who’s Driving This Cart?
It’s an interesting dilemma and, to some degree, a fascinating study on parenting styles and micro-management. Twelve 18 year old boys want to rent a house in San Diego for a week in June as part of...
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Flirting with Perfectionism
Lately, I’ve had an on-again, off-again relationship with Perfectionism. I seem to have this deep-seeded desire to have him in my life, but continue to push him away every chance I get. I wonder all...
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Exploring The Dark Side
About a month ago, I was at a Sunday brunch with a small group of very interesting and dynamic people here in Singapore. It was a group that I did not know well…in fact, I was meeting some of the...
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The Empathetic Ice Queen?
In my career over the last 20 years, I have been described as both an “Ice Queen” and a “Highly Empathetic Leader.” How is it possible that one person can be viewed at such opposite ends of the...
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Some Monkeys Mean Trouble
Living in the the tropics definitely has both its up-side and its challenges. This urbanized jungle near the equator contains a variety of creatures, fauna and flora, that I never witnessed in the...
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Time To Remove The Costume
I often get asked by friends and family back home if we celebrate Halloween here in Singapore. The short answer is yes. In fact, this year, we were even able to purchase a pumpkin to make a...
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Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
“I’m getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.” A friend in Singapore talking about expatriate living When she first said it, I thought…”oh that’s cute, but I don’t really get it.” For me, the...
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Shedding My Chameleon Skin – But Not Completely
A group of eight sat around our dinner table this past Saturday night to break bread, have a few drinks and discuss the subject at hand – navigating cultural differences. All were exPats living and...
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