A self-check reflection on ideas — As you read the articles on Medium, many writers present different ways to make more money than just writing. Sometimes the idea seems simple and attractive. Before we look into the possibilities, may I suggest we self-check to see if the idea is practical? Any suggestion that works for another…

My story of how I lost touch with a good friend — I met this friend while serving in National Service in my younger days. We were in the same camp. Our paths crossed, and we had something in common. We were both Christians but attended different churches. …

Five quick tips to observe —

A poem to express my thoughts on motivation — Motivation is a simple four-syllable word It starts with M and ends with N What’s in motivation is a complex story Of feelings and commitment, passion and suitability If you are motivated, you will say I will be grateful to undertake Otherwise, you may find some reasons To justify your lack of action Throughout the days and years You…

Three tips to improve your public speaking — To speak well, we need practice — lots of it. If you need to speak because of the nature of your work, I can give you some quick tips to make you a better speaker. Tip 1 — Look into your audience Many speakers like to speak with a piece…

How I feel at dawn each morning — Some things are difficult to articulate and need to be experienced by feeling. I love waking at dawn because there is something magical about being up before the rest of the world. I am staying in a quiet neighbourhood. When the day starts, there will be sounds from a neighbouring…

Three areas we can all learn from their writings — Reading a few other writers’ posts has been my daily habit. If you ask whether it has been helpful, I will answer with an affirmation! If we want to write well, we must read what others are writing. Of course, I must confess that some posts are too technical for…

Three tips for rebuilding the relationship — We all like warm relationships with business clients, family or friends. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, it may turn cold for some reason. The relationship may be warm at one time but has gone cold. …

My story of car ownership — In many parts of the globe, a car may be necessary. But I live in a country where public transportation through buses and trains is well designed. We have limited space for vehicles on public roads. Generally, to own a car, we need to factor in many expenses like taxes…