✨ Highlights of the Week
this week felt slow on purpose—i let time pass and just thought about the future. i officially started two modules this sem: TCX1101 & TCX2002. re-learning maths instantly pulled me back to secondary school.
reminiscing...
i used to be that kid in class—naughty, restless, not listening. ask me why? no idea.
then, out of nowhere, something clicked...
about three months before form 3—the big exam that decides your stream (science, accountancy, architecture etc.)—i suddenly realised how important knowledge is. i crammed. no seconds wasted. boom: accountancy stream (class 2). first exam, additional maths 97. that's when i got to know folks from the top science class—super friendly, super humble—we studied together. i helped where i could; maths was my strongest, my favourite.
this week, all those feelings came back—the stress, the nerves, the lost-ness... and the quiet stubbornness to keep going anyway.
looking back, i'm sooo proud—but NOT satisfied. 不是贪心，是有底气的饥饿感。i know there's more in me.
something better is coming. i’m building toward the next next NEXT level. 🔥
📝 Reading Insights
this week's reading all pointed to the same reminder: don't rush. slow down, think, then move.
in 《段位》, a few chapters emphasise 先想后动—think before you make a move; think more to avoid avoidable errors. couldn't agree more.
and this line from Jewish Wisdom for Business Success hit me hard:
“When the going gets tough, realise that fear makes threats look larger than they really are and there is no need to retreat to what is familiar. remember the strength you had to leave the past and move forward with faith.”
right now, i'm in a good position to aim for the right role—not just the next role—and even leave space to build something of my own. no rushing, no panic moves. this decision is pivotal, so i'll choose with intention.
how i'm applying it next week:
- block thinking time before big decisions (no "instant yes").
- write a one-pager for any major move: goals, trade-offs, risks, next steps.
- default to "not yet" on shiny distractions for 48 hours.
- measure twice, cut once: review plans and code before execution.
slow is smooth; smooth is fast.
some other insights from Jewish Wisdom:
INSIGHT FOR BUSINESS: Fear makes the unknown seem more ominous than it really is. Sticking with strategies of the past can often hurt a business. The world is always changing-manage for today and tomorrow instead of yesterday.
INSIGHT FOR LIFE: Always face the future, not the past. You need no longer fear the enemies that you have already conquered.
🥰 Memories | August 4 - 10
