Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedAbout Me — Sylvia L.A dreamer and writer with a law degree and an M.B.A. — I have always been a better listener than a talker. I like to process what I hear before I speak. And because of that, I am often misunderstood. Unless you are close to me, you would think that I am a shy person. I used to be unkind to myself…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
May 16, 2021Things to Do at Your First Week at WorkWhether you are a fresh graduate or a seasoned worker — In a world where remote work is the new norm, how does one adapt and find their way in a new work environment? …New Job3 min readNew Job3 min read
Published inHello, Love·May 9, 2021How Did I Know He Was The One For Me?Turns out, experience counts. — My husband and I have been together for 3+ years. Not a very long time, but long enough to know that he is perfect for me. When we are together, I always feel like we are catching up on lost time. In the first month of us being officially an…Love3 min readLove3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Feb 9, 2021What You Should Know About The Infectivity Of CoronavirusLearning about Covid-19 and living in self-isolation — For the past two weeks, I had to undergo a self-quarantine. A close friend who I’ve been spending time with tested positive for Covid-19. The good news is she didn’t experience any severe symptoms and was cleared from isolation by a doctor from a government health clinic soon after. Although…Coronavirus2 min readCoronavirus2 min read
Jan 27, 20213 Reasons Why You Should Work With People Who Are Different From YouThey are the best kind of people to work with. — Some of the best people I have worked with are different from me. My MBA cohort had roughly 50 students. I was struck by the diversity of the cohort. More than half of them were from different countries. …Success4 min readSuccess4 min read
Published inLive Your Life On Purpose·Jan 24, 2021Unexpected Learnings From My Golfing ExperienceLessons on letting go of failures and braving challenges despite the odds. — I recently took up golf. Something that I never thought I would do. Growing up, I did not understand why my father enjoyed playing golf. The idea of swinging a thin stick to hit a tiny ball into a tiny hole did not appeal to me. Also, living in a…Golf7 min readGolf7 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Jan 14, 2021Netflix — Innovating On The GoLessons on innovation from its early years in the movie rental business. — Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, like most people, I spent a lot of time during the lockdown bingeing on movies and television series on Netflix. Living in this region, we also get a variety of movies originating from countries in the Asia Pacific. …Netflix4 min readNetflix4 min read
Jan 11, 2021Common Interview Questions Recruiters Should Stop AskingHow better questions can lead to finding the right person for the job. — You received a phone call about the job that you have applied for. A person from HR would like to schedule an interview with you and the hiring manager. Hooray! You have managed to get one foot in. You set the date with the hiring manager. For the next few…Hiring Tips4 min readHiring Tips4 min read
Published inRESONATES·Jan 11, 2021Your Friend Is BoringAnd when you should move on. — You were friends with each other since you were teenagers. Back then, you found many exciting things together. You had a lot of things in common — the teachers you hated, the subjects you loved, and the friends you gossiped about. But you left school and spent many years apart…Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Jan 3, 2021The Origins of Making New Year’s ResolutionsAnd what we can learn from it. — This year, I did not make any resolutions before January 1st. Like most people, I woke up on the day and completed my morning routine. The sun rose and set just like any day but I felt unusually optimistic and hopeful. Feeling curious about my unexplainable positivity, I started wondering…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
