Jom Sembang, Malaysia Juwita Suwito and Gina Yap Lai Yoong

Of course, the direct answer is YES. But how many of us actually live as if we are the main characters in our lives? What does it take to be the main character? Does it include being a people pleaser? Do we have to say YES to everything? How do we take charge of our lives where we don’t compromise ourselves for others? Perhaps the fuel we need is Main Character Energy, and not Main Character Syndrome.

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The gig economy boomed drastically since the pandemic as people everywhere got used to the idea of working from home, working remotely, and being self-employed. But is it as easy as told through success stories? In this episode, we discuss the must-know skills and knowledge for every thriving freelancer – from finance to customer relationship, contracts to work ethics, and much more. Joining us in this chat is Melvin Goh, a professional musician who started off his career through full time freelancing.

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It is harder to earn money than to spend money, though richer ones might disagree. As inflation threatens our wallets, what are some of the ways we can tackle this challenge? What are some good personal financial management habits we should have in life? Does ‘sikit-sikit lama-lama jadi bukit’ still apply in personal finance management?

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It used to be acquaintances, good friends and best friends. But with the world spinning out of hand and so many more things on our plate of life, are we still the kind of friends our friends need? What’s this new term - ketchup friends - all about? Is it better to have many friends or just a precious few? How challenging can it be to maintain a friendship? Are we good friends to others?

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It’s going to be a long spell of heat waves in Malaysia and the temperatures are higher than before. More often than not, we sweat the moment we step out of a cool shower. It’s not only uncomfortable, the heat causes us to feel lethargic, discourages us from doing anything productive, and makes some of us sick. Of course, only those working outdoors or in non-air conditioned rooms feel the burn. How do we survive this heat wave without compromising our lifestyles?

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While ‘mid-life crisis’ has often been diagnosed on those who are struggling with life in their late thirties to forties, it is actually a checkpoint to reflect deeper and discover more about ourselves. In this episode, we ask 5 questions about ourselves that will highlight a part of who we are as individuals in this big, big world.
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