Reflections
This Christmas, I switched off completely. But Christmas 2024 was different—multiple deals closing, constant emails, mentally still in the office. Here’s what I learned: rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a performance multiplier. Vacations increase performance by 80%.
Personal Finance
The Hong Kong credit cards I intend to use in 2026, focusing on simplicity and ease of redemption.
Career & Law
Most board minutes fail to show independent judgment. Learn the 5 essential elements directors need: rationale, alternatives, risks, conflicts, and dissent. Includes a checklist.
Reflections
Made redundant in February 2025, I spent nine months rebuilding my identity and finding relevance again. Here’s what that journey taught me about freedom, vulnerability, and direction.
Career & Law
Directors face personal liability for decisions they don’t understand. Learn the three traps that catch even experienced leaders—and how to avoid them.
Reflections
I missed a critical risk in my first consulting gig: my own lack of boundaries. How free work taught me why scope matters more than contracts.
Career & Law
I helped a scrappy start-up with their contracts and learnt a valuable lesson about risk, fees and boundaries. Here’s what I found — and the three things every small business owner should fix today.
Reflections
November was a month of contrast. From the tragedy in Tai Po to the quiet momentum of a consulting soft launch, here is what I learned about moving forward, making mistakes, and why being employed isn’t the same as having momentum.
Career & Law
Banks have been internalising their documents for years to cut costs and speed up deals. Here is why SMEs should do the same—and how independent consultants make it affordable
Reflections
After redundancy in February, I’m still adjusting to life without structure. My loneliness post resonated widely. I’ve tried productivity theories, but distractions persist. Instead, I’m embracing baby steps and learning through trial and error. The messy middle is OK. What’s worked for you?
Reflections
I’ve been out of work and at home for close to a year now. During the day I’m often at home and on my own, and man it can get lonely at times. I didn’t realise how mentally important that daily social connection actually is.
Career & Law
Fintechs and startups face a classic dilemma: regulators expect banking arrangements before approving MSO licences, but banks won’t open accounts without licences. Here’s how to navigate it.
