What I learnt this year: 2023 edition

There are dozens of reasons for an outcome. It’s not always the thing you end up fixated on. Don’t be too proud to ask yourself ‘what should I be doing differently?’. What got you here so far, won’t be enough to take you forward and into the future. Evolve. Find a thing you can contribute…

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My non-fiction travel reading list

Like most people who are time poor, I find travel offers the perfect opportunity to decompress with dedicated reading time. Admittedly, I struggle to make a dent in what is increasingly becoming a long list of business-focused books, and when you pepper-in fictional narrative for balance, the list becomes even longer. But I do love…

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What I learnt this year: 2022 edition

Before accepting anything always ask yourself: how does doing this bring me closer to my life goals? Give the makers of Everything Everywhere All at Once and White Lotus S2 every damn award out there. Write it down. Otherwise it doesn’t exist, or didn’t happen. Sometimes, you have to go through the experience to learn…

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For one night, we were Ukraine

How does one define cultural identity? Is it the customs, traditions, and spiritual practices at the heart of a society? Is it the storytelling we embrace that celebrates a nation’s folklore and mythology? Do our heroes and public figures shape what it becomes? Or does the artistic legacy of literature, art and music mould the…

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What I learnt this year: 2021 edition

It’s never a waste of time. It’s a necessary step towards something that’s around the corner. Donating your time, money or ideally both is essential to championing underserved communities and causes. Help where you can. I’m no-one’s diversity hire, even though I’m glad the concept exists. Ocean Vuong is cerebral and erudite. Look at the…

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On sharing a bond for life

A relationship between siblings is defined by longevity. It is one of the most important relationships you can have with someone; a perpetual existence that binds you together not just through genes, but through a lifetime of shared experiences. It is through these connections that we develop emotional bonds and mutual compassion, learning the importance…

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What I learnt this year: 2020 edition

I’m exhausted. Always be in control of your time and how you utilize it. Pay no attention to what people think about you. It doesn’t matter. Check your privilege. Do it so you can be more grateful, humble and aware of those around you. Your future self will be a result of the actions you…

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A love letter: Raw Like Sushi

Dear Ms. Cherry, Thank you. About 6 years ago, a lovely twist of fate led to an unexpected encounter on the District Line. You were sitting with your talented daughter Mabel – who at the time, was probably on the brink of starting her own musical odyssey, conversing away in Swedish. Once I got over…

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What I learnt this year: 2019 edition

Self care is the new black. Streaming services are a road warriors best friend (luv ya Netflix!). I may not agree with you, but I’ll still try to see things from your perspective. It’s healthy to have an outlook where you’re fresh out of fucks to give. Spotting and deciphering petty, hidden agendas is exhausting….

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