Saying “No” and getting what you want

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.”

I wish I could claim that nugget of wisdom as my own, but unfortunately, some Harvard Business School professor beat me to it decades ago.

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Deeply seeking intelligence

Scrolling through my phone, I nearly choked on my kueh kapit when I stumbled upon the latest tech drama. DeepSeek’s R1 model had apparently crashed the AI party like an uncle showing up to your wedding with a portable karaoke machine.

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That Dreaded Parent Call

Broken promises

You know the moment—your phone lights up and your heart does a quick gymnastics routine because it is an unexpected call from your parents. First thought: Please don’t let it be about health. Second thought: Oh no, please don’t let it be about technology.

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Cigarettes After Sex X’s Tour in Kuala Lumpur

Cigarettes After Sex x's tour, Kuala Lumpur, 11 Jan 2025

My eldest daughter dropped a musical bombshell: she wanted to see a band called Cigarettes After Sex in concert. For a girl who prefers staying in her room, proactively wanting to venture out into a sea of people is like a siput babi willingly leaving its shell.

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