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✨ Highlights of the Week

this week felt like a calm wave—steady and uneventful, but beneath the surface, there were hidden wins. i had a briefing meeting about a project that recently went live. hearing from the leaders that i managed to impress one of the toughest stakeholders? that hit me. hearing "you must've done a good job" felt like the validation i didn't even realise i needed. it's that kind of praise that fuels your spirit, knowing all the hard work really counts. 🥺

📝 Reading Insights

on the reading front, i'm still deep into The Diary of a CEO, and i stumbled upon a few ideas that truly resonated with me this week:

1. "If you change the frame, you change your message"—this is communication at its finest. i've come to see how true this is. it's not just about having the best ideas, but HOW you deliver them. the way you frame an idea can transform how it's received—this is something i see in my day-to-day work. even the most brilliant idea can fall flat if it's not presented in the right context. framing is an art that can make all the difference between confusion and clarity, and it's been a game-changer for me in how i communicate at work. it doesn't matter how brilliant or innovative you are, if you can't frame your ideas right, they will never land with the audience.

2. "The easiest way to do big things is by focusing on the small things"—this resonates so deeply with me because it mirrors my philosophy on growth. it's easy to overlook the small details, but it's in those small steps that the big leaps happen. for me, there's no shortcut to success. focusing on the little things every day, bit by bit, is what eventually leads to achieving the big goals. and when you trust the process, even the most impossible things start to feel within reach.

3. "When a hobby becomes a job, the motivation drops."-while beatboxing isn't my career, i started to feel this shift when my team Obelisk began prepping for paid performances. the fun we used to have during our jam sessions faded a little once we had to focus on delivering for an audience. it felt like the carefree creativity was replaced by structured rehearsals and deadlines, making it feel like a job. but despite this, i am pushing to keep the fun alive. it's a reminder that even when passions evolve, it's important to hold on to the spark that started it all.

Visuals of the Week:

A comprehensive guide to understanding greedy algorithms and how they provide efficient, optimal solutions by making locally optimal choices. Explore key concepts, implementation examples, and applications in real-world problem-solving scenarios.

Learn how to solve LeetCode 189 using an efficient in-place array manipulation approach. This solution explores array rotation with optimal time complexity using the reverse method.

✨ Highlights of the Week

• Work Achievement: i finally got the project i've been working on published online! this was a big milestone for me. looking back, i'm proud of how i managed the stress, handled all the edge cases, and adapted to sudden changes. when i first got this project, it felt impossible. but it reminded me of how many "impossible" projects i've overcome before. honestly, i'm so proud of myself for pushing through it all. 🥺
• Family Time: this week, we said goodbye to my brother, busy pang. i spent a lot of time with my family, which really made me reflect on how fast time flies. we're all adults now—my brother is finishing his studies next year, and soon, we'll all be working adults. it feels surreal.
• Beatboxing: i've had so many creative ideas this week for beatboxing. i started my beatbox sessions in the toilet again! this time, i'm recording myself to capture those moments of inspiration. i already have a few good ones that will help me get closer to my beatboxing goals, and i couldn't be more excited!

🥰 Memories

Discover the Boyer-Moore Voting Algorithm, an efficient method to find the majority element in a linear time and constant space solution. This guide includes a step-by-step explanation and JavaScript implementation.

✨ Highlights of the Week

• Exploring New Experiences: this week was filled with firsts—tried Arabica coffee for the first time, went to a candlelight concert, and spent quality time with my brother and his gf. and... it's already been 9 months at ByteDance, but it feels more than a year, that's strange, time is quick and slow. time flies and drags at the same time, but it also gives me a moment to reflect on how much i've grown.

Little Lesson

this week, i really resonated with a couple of concepts from The Diary of a CEO. one of them is the idea of leaning into cognitive dissonance—when you experience that uncomfortable feeling of encountering something that doesn't align with what you know, instead of retreating, it's important to lean in and explore it. this reminded me of how i've grown in my career, particularly at ByteDance. early on, i encountered a lot of situations where i felt out of my depth, but pushing through those moments of discomfort is where the most growth happened. for instance,

when i first started taking over a project that required a deep understanding of the business logic, it was unfamiliar and daunting at first. it was absolutely confusing and challenging, but by immersing myself in it, i not only learnt how that part of the business functions but also developed a new approach to problem-solving.

🥰 Memories

Delve into the core concepts, practical implementations, and advanced techniques of essential data structures. This notebook covers topics like Union-Find, path compression, union by rank, and more, providing developers with the knowledge to tackle complex algorithmic challenges. Ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of data structures and their applications in solving diverse problems.

A detailed guide to solving LeetCode 1642 using a min-heap for optimal resource management. Learn how to reach the furthest building with given bricks and ladders.

A concise guide to solving LeetCode 704 using Binary Search. Understand the key steps and implementation in a simplified manner.

✨ Highlights of the Week

• Elixir Exploration: this week, i dived back into some elixir topics and even tried deploying my app on fly.io. i'm really seeing the potential in elixir and its famous phoenix framework. i'm excited to start a side project with it and relearn everything i know about elixir!
• Reading: i've been reading The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. one quote that really resonated with me is: "Do the thing you fear, and keep on doing it. that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear." it's been on my mind all week and has inspired me to push through my own fears.

Little Lesson

this week reminded me of the importance of revisiting foundational knowledge. whether it's with elixir or in life, going back to the basics can open up new perspectives and reignite your passion. continuous learning and embracing the journey are key to growth.

✨ Highlights of the Week

• Work: full productivity at work, got a lot of todos done! felt really productive and even managed to get off work earlier. doing so much better compared to my last quarter where i'd be OT-ing till 4 am.
• Gym: back to my usual gym routine (PPL), only resting a day now! getting back into my old routine feels so good!
• Personal Priorities: finally got some time for personal priorities and even squeezed in some learning!

Little Lesson

i relearned how important it is to make notes and write down your todos. it's like having a second brain, which reminded me of the book "Building a Second Brain" by Tiago Forte. this book really changed my life. it was recommended by my previous leader, Lio!

✨ Highlights of the Week

• Family Time: my brother came back from Spain this week, and it was both great and challenging to reconnect. he's evolved in many ways—he's grown, learnt, and become a better version of himself. however, we also noticed a bit of arrogance and ego creeping in, which made our interactions a bit tense. we wanted to help him see some of these changes, but our approach came off more like an attack than a helpful conversation. It reminded me that even with good intentions, the way you frame your words really matters.

• Communication Insight: this week, i really learnt the importance of how you frame what you say. It's not just about having good intentions or the right message—it's about delivering that message in a way that others can easily digest and understand. if you frame things poorly, you might convey the wrong meaning, leading to confusion or even conflict. This idea resonated with me deeply, especially in the context of my work where communication and structuring information are crucial, just like how a well-structured JSON makes life easier for the backend developers.

Little Lesson

this week i was reminded that communication isn't just about what you say but how you say it. when you frame your thoughts well, you make it easier for others to understand and engage with your ideas. this is true in personal conversations, like the ones i had with my brother, and it's also true in professional settings. just as a well-structured data object streamlines coding; clear and thoughtful communication smooths the path in life. it's not about giving vague, surface-level information, but about sharing your thoughts in a way that makes sense and is easy to digest for others.

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