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Everyday Stories, Lived

  • The geopolitics of energy transition

    Perhaps, the call towards utilizing alternative energy sources (like renewable energy sources) isn’t new to you. And like all things new, there’s a resistance. The kind that’s driven by the existing systems and the uncertainties of the unknown. As a student, it’s easy to think about a straightforward solution to climate change. That if you… Read more

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  • Job interviews: it’s your turn to ask questions

    How many job interviews did you go through up to this moment? Can you still remember the anticipation that built up right after receiving that confirmation email telling you about your scheduled interview? And to prepare for your interview, you’ve practiced how to respond to typical questions like ‘Can you tell us about yourself?’ and… Read more

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  • Living solo is expensive

    And if you’re living solo now, you know what I mean. Like rent, groceries, and bills, all costs are upon you alone. No one to bear this load with you. Just you. Read more

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  • Feeling nostalgic about pixelated games?

    When I was a kid, my aunt gifted me a Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP. And it looked just like this: It came with two game cartridges: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Minority Report. And yes, I’ve spent countless hours playing these games up to the end of their storylines.… Read more

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  • Endless entertainment

    There are so many things that could sway our attention away from what could help us become better. For example, scroll mindlessly over your social media feed vs. doing your work. Play mobile games vs. spend time with a friend face-to-face. Binge-watch movies vs. reading a book. To be honest, we can entertain ourselves to… Read more

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  • What it feels like to live off-grid

    Some places want to remain bare by design. Some people want to live with the bare minimum by choice. I realized this after spending a weekend in a well-off community of different people from different lines of work. They are the kind of people who can afford to build houses off-grid — the kind of… Read more

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  • 10 rules to live by for a financially independent future (from the book Work Optional)

    We all want to be independent financially. It’s as if the generations before us, especially those who suffered the consequences of financial woes, convinced us that financial independence is something we should seek and strive for. I recently read this book about early retirement. But it isn’t just about saying goodbye to the traditional employment… Read more

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