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Which superhero has a growth mindset?
Edwin and I are preparing a session to talk about Growth Mindset with some of our MACHs (Microsoft Academy of College Hires) at the end of March. MACHs are Microsoft’s equivalent of fresh graduates from university bachelor or master programs, so you are … Continue reading
You’d think I would know if it is an emergency even if I have earphones plugged in
I have taken lots of flights in the past 20 years for work and pleasure and so pretty much know the safety drill inside out for take off and landing. Seat upright, tray table stowed? Check! Bags securely stowed in the overhead compartment or … Continue reading
Nook – sadly living up to its namesake
Last week Sunday, I decided to take the kids out for brunch and thought it would be nice to chill out somewhere along the strip of restaurants and cafes that have been popping up at Lorong Kilat. The kids wanted to hang out at … Continue reading
The Dottie Experience – watch out for the CEO that takes you out for a breakfast or lunch interview
I read this article yesterday about a CEO who takes applicants out for breakfast and lunch. He would arrive early at the appointed restaurant and promise a huge tip to the waiter to mess up his interviewee’s order (i.e. overcooked, undercooked, or just … Continue reading
Classic Movies My Kids Absolutely Should Watch Growing Up
Last year (2015), I did a “Back to the Future” Trilogy Movie Marathon with my kids. Given that Doc, Marty and Jennifer travelled from 1985 to 2015 in the “Back to the Future II”, I’d thought it would be fun for them to watch … Continue reading
What a great coming out party!
On 11 February, I decided to come out of my social hermitage and to start tweeting/posting/blogging again after a hiatus of 1.5 to 3 years (depending on which social media you were referring to – and people tagging me in their … Continue reading
Fun Home Improvement Project
Here’s a simple and fun home improvement project that’s great with the kids! Ingredients: Fujifilm Instax Camera and Film 3M Command Hooks (clear mini hook) Twine Mini wooden pegs A wall Family and Fun Occasions Trigger happy kids Instructions: Arm … Continue reading
More entertainment but nobody’s happy
Riding the MRT to work this morning, I decided to stop playing with the Apps on my smart phone and instead, to people watch my fellow commuters jammed in with me in the morning rush hour. The predictable thing I … Continue reading
Crazy Dangerous Driver in Singapore
Driving home on Sunday afternoon, we spotted a driver in a blue Honda that had stopped at the traffic light. The driver’s window was wound down and a dog had it’s head out enjoying the sun. When the light turned … Continue reading
Singapore would work better with “heartware” solutions
On the bus to work today, the deejays of one of the morning talk shows were talking about how some polytechnic students had come up with the brilliant hardware solution to make sure there are seats for elderly people on crowded … Continue reading
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