Roles of dominance (villain), submission (victim), and affiliation (rescuer) echo ancient survival strategies. In workplaces, these instincts reappear under stress, conflict or when politics are high.

A resource-rich country like Malaysia should not be dealing with the poverty issues it is faced with. Every few months, our family visits an Orang Asli kampung in Tapah. They are deeply affected by ...

For some, that makes ASMR a surprisingly powerful alternative to music during work. While music can sometimes be too stimulating or distracting, ASMR stays subtle—helping you sink into deep work ...

In general, AI guidance can fall into one of two categories: attention signals and action signals. Attention signals flag decisions that are important without offering a recommendation: “This is a ...

Since the very beginning, I always felt that the first 3km of a run is the hardest. Sometimes I had to pause multiple times just to get through a few laps. It’s a struggle every time, especially for a ...

Every workplace has one: the Energy Vampire. They drain morale, thrive on negativity, and leave you feeling like you’ve just run a marathon—without the endorphins. Whether it’s constant complaining, ...

Regret and future-tripping both drain executive bandwidth. They clutter the mind with non-actionable noise. They contribute to the fog that many leaders describe when they say, “I can’t prioritise,” ...

Spring is nearly here. The daffodils are blooming, the days stretch a little longer, the air feels lighter, and the promise of renewal (or at least warmer weather) is around us. As the sunlight ...