Why do we seek longevity? The reasons vary—some chase adventure, others aim to achieve more, and many simply want more time. But to all of us, longevity is about something far more profound: love. To live longer in good health is to extend our ability to give love while…
Let’s take a moment to delve into the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)—the orchestrator behind this response. The SNS is a vital part of the autonomic nervous system, often tasked with ensuring survival in the face of immediate threats. Upon activation, a finely tuned cascade of reactions occurs, travelling…
"Not every investment is going to succeed. If every investment succeeds, you’re not taking enough risk." - S. Dhanabalan, Former Temasek Chairman. Let's zoom out a little. In additional to your finances, are all your investments in health, career and relationships succeeding? If so, are…
Do your financial statements and calendar reflect the person you aspire to be?…
The Availability Heuristic indicates that you assess the likelihood of events based on how easily examples come to mind, which can lead to overestimating the frequency of dramatic but rare occurrences. This may increase your risk aversion, leading to missed many opportunities. To counteract this bias, it's essential…
In science, one concept stands out to me as both biologically fundamental and metaphorically enlightening: the action potential. This electrical signal travels down a neuron’s axon, enabling nerve cells to communicate. Without action potentials, we wouldn’t move, sense our environment, or think complex thoughts. Each word you’re…
Although reducing stress can be beneficial, it’s rarely the most productive way to handle life’s unavoidable challenges—careers, finances, relationships, and health concerns. If you're in a high-growth companies and in high-performance roles, the sources of stress will be all around you. They will be relentless.…
Malcolm Gladwell popularised the "10,000-Hour Rule" in Outliers: The Story of Success, suggesting that achieving world-class expertise requires around 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. However, this concept has been refined over time. Many argue that 10,000 iterations—not just 10,000 hours—are what truly…