Often times I find myself trying new software for fun, experimenting with new workflows, and learning new tools. I find experimenting with new ideas and frameworks a crucial part of who I am. I carry this process in many facets of my life: routines, workouts, running, software, work, and hobbies. Experimentation is learning, and learning … Continue reading On building tools…
Tag: Careers
From zero to one – a wild ride from nothing to now
I recently got promoted to being a Senior Engineer. Yes, it’s a big deal. It’s something to celebrate for and be immensely proud of. Actually, now that I think about it retrospectively, it’s a HUGE deal. It’s been a wild ride so far – one that started a few years ago amid uncertainty. It was … Continue reading From zero to one – a wild ride from nothing to now
It’s ok not to be ok
Having personal or career issues? You’re far from being the first, last, or only one. We have all needed some form of help at some point, and most of us have also not looked for this help because we thought it was too small to ask for help and that we could either fix it … Continue reading It’s ok not to be ok
An opportunity, just an opportunity
Most people are unquestionably working hard to achieve their goals – whatever they are. They put in the extra time and go the extra mile. Some give up during the process, while others give up when they are close to the finish line – right when an opportunity was about to show up. But how … Continue reading An opportunity, just an opportunity
The complexity of things
It never gets easier. If people knew how complex things would get once they’re deeper into something, they’d probably not start. Things like relationships, families, careers, and businesses just get more difficult the further we are into the process, never easier. When you own a business, you have to deal with complex taxing systems, sometimes … Continue reading The complexity of things
It’s ok not to know
When we compare ourselves to other, we more often than not end up doing ourselves an injustice. We look at politicians who look like they know everything from top to bottom, are aware of world issues, and are well-versed publicly. We look at engineers who look like they knew they’ve always wanted to become engineers and were born experts … Continue reading It’s ok not to know
Who are you?
Our career takes over 30% of our lifespan, but does this define who we are as human beings? In other words, are we our careers? Does this define who we really are? Perhaps this allows people — friends, family and acquaintances to stereotype who we are as a consequence of what we do. It’d be interesting to … Continue reading Who are you?
Switching gears
What’s the first thing you do when you don’t like something? Stay with the problem or find a solution to the problem? Many people might choose the former for being afraid of changes, just because “it’s ok” to stay at the current situation. It doesn’t make sense when you’re not happy your life. Let’s put … Continue reading Switching gears
Because happiness matters
this is not me, but this kid is happy and that’s what matters.Some of us spent months, years, and sometimes even decades looking for the right opportunity at the right company. Oftentimes we never find it or we settle only for what’s in front of us, instead of keep looking for what we truly believe in — the … Continue reading Because happiness matters
A Note to Myself
You were not born to be one more in this planet and life. You were born to do something unique, different, special.
Richard Chan 