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This is an unscripted (but edited) podcast series where I sit down with people from all walks of life, hear their life stories, and learn from them.

Read my afterthoughts on: https://medium.com/@this-isjo

One Word of Advice Joanna Ng

    • Maatschappij en cultuur

This is an unscripted (but edited) podcast series where I sit down with people from all walks of life, hear their life stories, and learn from them.

Read my afterthoughts on: https://medium.com/@this-isjo

    Advice #10 : Be positive, and always see the good than the bad

    Advice #10 : Be positive, and always see the good than the bad

    This episode, I sit with Amanda, a friend and fellow podcaster, to hear about her journey to podcasting, practising gratitude and law of attraction, as well as what rejection has taught her over the past year.

    • 28 min.
    Advice #9 : Dedicate 25% of your time to something you’ve never tried before

    Advice #9 : Dedicate 25% of your time to something you’ve never tried before

    This episode, I invite Chun, a friend who wears many hats : She’s not only a professional dancer, but also a dance coach and an entrepreneur. Currently exploring life in the tech space, she shares about applying the idea of beta testing to her life decisions, and the philosophy of failing smart vs failing fast.

    Recommended by Chun


    Blue Ocean Strategy
    Mentors mentioned : Ryan Daniel Beck | Daniel Rushefsky | Panos Caperonis

    Reach out to Chun on : LinkedIn | Instagram (@venuschun)

    • 37 min.
    Advice #8 : Always start with an “end” in mind

    Advice #8 : Always start with an “end” in mind

    Growing up, Nat always had a strong interest in figuring out how things work. This innate curiosity led him to start his first e-commerce business at the age of 21, before venturing into photography and the digital media business at the age of 25. However, just when things were working well for him, he was struck with a life-threatening illness which put his business, and all his plans to a halt. 

    In this episode, Nat shares on the struggles and triumphs of being an entrepreneur, his revelations on life gained during the recovery process, as well as the decision to transition back into corporate life.

    Reach out to Nat on LinkedIn

    • 59 min.
    Advice #7 : Know your worth, and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want

    Advice #7 : Know your worth, and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want

    In a culture where job hopping still isn’t highly regarded, Jacinda had decided to leave her first job in just four months, at a time when the pandemic was at its worst. Now in a totally different industry, she dives into how her decision to leave had taught her to know her worth. She also shares on productivity tips that have helped her in her career.

    • 34 min.
    Advice #6 : Cheer up, for you're doing the best you can

    Advice #6 : Cheer up, for you're doing the best you can

    Born in China, Yu Tong moved to Singapore at the age of 15 before going to the UK for a degree. Having experienced three different educational systems and societies, Yu Tong shares on reverse culture shock faced, and how her decisions has shaped her into the person she is today.

    • 43 min.
    Advice #5: Live your best self, and let nature run its course

    Advice #5: Live your best self, and let nature run its course

    In this episode, Hui Xin reflects on the changes in mindset transitioning from a student to a working professional, and her take on striving for work-life balance in a competitive society.

    • 32 min.

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