Jing Zhi Chua

I have heard first hand trusted reports of Primary School students being caught vaping or in possession of vapes in schools. Some cases are as young as Primary 2! While the number of such cases are small but still, this is very alarming. The issue of vaping is a very to navigate. Beyond the legal implications, as a family life educator, I see the parental role modelling and moral dilemmas that children and teenagers face. How would and could a primary school student pick up vaping? While peer influence could be a possible reason, a greater likelihood of exposure points back to the home front. As parents and family members, if we are vaping, what would be the messaging and role modelling presented to our children? The case of vaping is very different from smoking. Smoking is discouraged because it is unhealthy and causes harm to our health. Vaping is both unhealthy AND illegal in Singapore! I once heard at a parents’ engagement forum that kudos to education in school, children and teens know that vaping is illegal and damages one’s health. But when they return home and see their family members vaping, they are caught in a moral dilemma - should they report on their family members because vaping is illegal? But what’s going to happen to the family members if they report? And how would the rest of the family view them if they choose to report? The issue of vaping continues to take a multi prong preventive and intervention approach to resolve. But on the home front, let us as family members do what is right and best for the children. Our decision affects not just the behaviours they learn and their health but also the values they would embrace. Children see and children follow. Values are more often caught than taught. Let’s do, promote and model what is good and right for them.

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“Thank you for your video, it led me to my best results in ten years,” Chengyuan said as he introduced himself at an event last month. He was referring to my videos on IPPT, Singapore’s military fitness test. To date, the series has more than 80k views on YouTube. Just like CY, many other strangers and friends have benefitted from the videos too. Today, I’m on a journey to replicate the impact. This time round, focusing on VO2 max and strength, the two greatest predictors of longevity. I’m doing a few things differently though: Back then, I spent more than half a year scripting, shooting and editing those videos all by myself. Today, I’m looking to hire a video producer to accelerate my plans, which would stretch further into the horizon. If you know someone passionate in both health and producing videos, please link us up. Secondly, I’m launching a Healthy CEO Club for c-suites who are interested in improving their health in the shortest amount of time, but also in a sustainable way. We would be running health challenges focusing on VO2 max and strength gains. I’ll share more about it during our launch event next Monday evening. Link to the event page in the comments. If you can’t attend but would like to learn more about what I do, please feel free to DM. 🙂 🚀 Countdown: 7 days to the launch of Healthy CEO Club

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Focus on Revenue Generation Over Fundraising ? ? ? 🚀 Today, I had an enlightening intro call with Mr. Jing Zhi Chua, CEO of ALLWIN. He shared a fascinating perspective that has really resonated with me as a startup advisor and mentor. When discussing fundraising, Jing Zhi Chua posed an insightful question to his team: 🤔 How much time would it take to raise $1-2 million if we gave it our full energy? The answer was 6 months to a year. Then he asked: 🤔 How much time would it take to generate $1-2 million in revenue if we focused all our energy on the business? The answer was also around 9 months to a year. Given that Allwin has a negative customer acquisition cost, they realized that focusing on generating revenue could be equally effective, if not more so, than focusing on raising funds. This approach challenges the conventional wisdom in the startup world where the primary focus is often on fundraising. While raising capital is essential for growth, particularly for certain business models, it’s crucial to consider alternative paths to success. For example, concentrating on business operations and revenue generation for SaaS businesses might lead to profitability faster than extensive fundraising efforts. This mindset shift can be a game-changer. Founders need to evaluate where their focus and energy will yield the best returns. Prioritizing revenue generation not only strengthens the business but also reduces dependency on external funding. 💡 Key takeaway for founders: Assess whether focusing on your business operations and driving revenue could be a more effective strategy than fundraising. It’s all about finding the right balance and strategy that works for your specific business model and market conditions. Let's reimagine growth strategies and empower startups to achieve sustainable success! 🚀 #Startup #Entrepreneurship #RevenueGeneration #Fundraising #BusinessGrowth #StartupAdvice #Mentorship #SaaS

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Stagnancy as a doctor/ medical officer is a real issue. Catch my conversation with Dr Hui Mei Lee on what made her decide to leave practicing medicine for health tech. Listen to the podcast on Disruptive Doctors ' Postcall: Beyond The White Coat. https://lnkd.in/gsWHK2wS #healthcare #doctor #podcast #healthtech

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Time to Ground Truth Treating problems is easy. Finding the right problem to treat is really, really hard. When I was on-call as a doctor at a busy tertiary hospital, the goal was to get patients better as fast as humanly possible. Better for the patient, and (provided the patient was discharged) better for the hospital. Getting people better is like solving a great puzzle. Only this puzzle is riddled with infinite, dense white noise. The patient's incoherent recall of events. Superfluous information from loved ones. A patchy medical history. Reams and reams of medical notes, often incomprehensible and disjointed. Blood results from A&E. High potassium, or did the sample just haemolyse on the way to the lab? If there is any environment on earth that will teach you how to swiftly slice through BS, it is on an inpatient ward in the NHS. I learned how to: - Radically, purposefully listen and hang on to every single spoken word; - Have the confidence to stop the conversation and dig into anything I don't understand or have misheard; - Push back on any other requests until I have the information I need to take the next step; - Summarise my understanding back to the other party frequently to build trust and collaboration. Whether treating illness, or building and selling, 90% of what is seen or heard is white noise. Your job is to relentlessly, surgically cut through it. The faster you do, the faster you can (a) Solve the right problems and (b) Frame your solution in a way that actually resonates with your prospect. Time to Ground Truth - it's everything. #founder #mindset

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HealthBridge AI is excited to be featured on GenAI Fund’s ASEAN Generative AI Startup Market Map in the HealthTech sector! Being highlighted among the leading companies in the region, particularly in the HealthTech sector, underscores our commitment to improving patient outcomes and streamlining clinical processes. Thank you GenAI Fund! 🙏🏼 We’ve already secured some important strategic partnerships that will help us create powerful solutions to solve for the critical pain points of our customers. Watch this space! #HealthTech #AIinHealthcare #Innovation #Startup #HealthBridgeAI #MarketMap

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What a week in Singapore's health and events: Token 2049, the Don't Die Summit, All That Matters and the Singapore Grand Prix! Each event has its own special relationship to health, from technology, finance and longevity; to music (that matters) and hi-octane fun. What about our own relationship with health? It can get complex but there is always a path forward... 1) Longevity learnings. Do popular biohacks make a difference? https://lnkd.in/g9UwVa32 2) It can be hard to navigate 'middle-age' health but taking action can be easier than you might thin k... https://lnkd.in/gjbcnkEi 3) Health is about being able to enjoy life to the fullest. Including the occasional car race. Make the most of the Singapore F1... https://lnkd.in/gdVqmEG7 4) Too much fun perhaps?! How to recover from that F1 hangover... https://lnkd.in/gDFmZz_q If you're ready to take focused, effective steps toward better physical, mental, and social health - or just want a chat to learn more - our consultations and programs are here to support your journey. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/grBTvYM or send me a direct message. Have a great weekend ahead, Alastair #crypto #wellness #longevity #f1 #fintech Felicia Koh

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The most useful role for Abel Teo as co-founder of Castomize is that of an outsider. Imagine my surprise when I discovered during the photoshoot that Abel’s background is not in healthcare but in business management. When I had a moment to spare, I quickly opened my LinkedIn app to confirm this and found a résumé brimming with expertise in entrepreneurship, social innovation, startup methodologies, and fundraising—skills that set him apart from many others. Later on, between set changes, he explained that not being historically tied to healthcare means he leans heavily on the expertise of subject matter specialists who work more intimately within the field. For Abel, this approach not only reduces the risk of tunnel vision but also fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas across disciplines. Without the weight of ingrained practices or assumptions, he and his team are free to challenge established norms, explore unconventional solutions, and connect disparate insights in ways that might otherwise go unnoticed. Instead of relying on singular domain expertise, CASTOMIZE operates with a culture of inclusivity, where diverse voices and insights converge to tackle complex challenges. And if you saw CASTOMIZE’s 4D-printed cast in person the way I did, you’d understand why I’m thoroughly impressed. Not only does this innovation make injury recovery more humane and comfortable, but it’s also incredibly intuitive, relying on the fourth dimension—time—to heat up, expand, and, upon cooling, contract precisely to fit the shape of your limb. It’s this very approach—rooted in collaboration and unburdened by tradition—that positions CASTOMIZE as a forward-thinking innovator, poised to reimagine the future of patient care. Stay tuned for Abel’s story in The Peak Singapore this December, where we celebrate the visionaries reshaping the future right before our eyes.

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What resonates : Providing hands-on assistance and strategic guidance can make a significant difference in navigating the challenges of building a successful business. The testimonial from Abel Teo, Co-Founder & CEO of Castomize, adds credibility to VentureBlick services, showcasing tangible results achieved through your support. Directing potential clients to a video testimonial and your website allows them to learn more about how VentureBlick can empower their startup with the right connections, resources, and strategies. Overall, it's a compelling message for startups in need of strategic support.

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Got featured on Straits Times! 🙂 For a good reason, I hope: My time-optimised “biohacking” routine. Something I consider more of a general health routine. As stated in the article, I average 2 hours per week exercising. A small price to pay, I think, to make the remaining 168 hours noticeably better. My method is to get quality data on two hand-picked health metrics: VO2 max and strength. Dr Peter Attia, a much-respected doctor in preventive health and author of the best-selling book Outlive, also repeatedly preached that the two metrics are the two greatest predictors of longevity. I then use the most time-efficient methods to improve them. I'll share more details in my free newsletter. For now, I'd just like to highlight that I take only two hours each week because of my age, and I was a competitive triathlete in my younger days. It provides me with a better base to work from. Hence, your most time-efficient health routine might take longer or shorter each week. It depends on your condition and how you set your goals. But I hope that by being a walking example, I can get more people to pay attention to their health and understand that it might not take as much as it costs. Both financially and time-wise. It can start with something as simple as three key tests. I.e. One hour at the gym to test your VO2 max, maximum strength and grip strength, all bundled into one session. Just DM me if you're interested. My company is one of the few service providers in Singapore, if not the only one, that offers that. I’ve been lucky to help many people like you make an informed decision about whether they are ready to be tested, and no worries if not. 🙏🏻 P.S. Thank you, Ee Chien Chua, for the introductions and Louisa Lim, for the write-up.

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Men's Health Week... Exercising with a weighted back-pack, rucking (or tabbing in the UK) is popular in some circles. No running required but some effort and resilience to perform, especially in Singapore's heat. And there are several health benefits to this type of exercise: physical, mental and social. Read on learn more, from 'why?!' to 'how to ruck' to 'what kit to use'. https://lnkd.in/gef2eaGn Gents, we are interested to learn about what affects your health. What are your concerns? Take part in our 5 min Men's Health Week survey... https://lnkd.in/gCKYcmyt Stay Strong, Alastair #Singapore #veterans #joinus #AnythingButRegular

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Take Time Out To Be Inspired Series : #2 Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine (SGLM) My World Of Kindness Country #1 : Singapore 🇸🇬 Inspirational Women Leaders of SGLM: Dr. Miina Öhman Elaine Barretto, PhD, MBA, PMP, NBC-HWC, DipIBLM Dr Sundus Hussain-Morgan In my journey to build a World of Kindness, Singapore stands out as a beacon of #innovation in #healthcare and #inclusivity. The intersection of lifestyle medicine and neurodiversity is creating powerful ripples in how we approach healthy mind and cognitive differences. Lifestyle Medicine is A Game-Changer for Neurodiversity and SGLM is at the forefront of a transformative approach to health, particularly for neurodiverse individuals. By focusing on evidence-based lifestyle interventions, we're seeing remarkable improvements in mental health outcomes and overall well-being for those with diverse neurological profiles. The Spotlight: Pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine I'm thrilled to highlight the work of Dr. Sundus, Neuropower Global’s adviser, leader, and mentor for family advocacy and Lifestyle Medicine. She expertly bridges lifestyle medicine with our understanding of mind-body connections. Her comprehensive approach integrates: 🥗Personalised nutrition and exercise plans tailored to neurodivergent needs 😓 Stress-reduction and mindfulness techniques accommodating diverse sensory profiles 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family-centered strategies promoting supportive environments and relationships 🛌 Sleep optimisation and circadian rhythm management for enhanced neurological health 🏫 Environmental modifications to reduce toxin exposure and boost cognitive function Dr. Sundus' work exemplifies how lifestyle medicine can be a powerful tool in supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families, helping them harness their unique cognitive strengths – their true #neuropower. By addressing all pillars of lifestyle medicine and within a family context, she empowers entire support systems to thrive. My own advocacy for lifestyle medicine began through #mountain climbing and #exercise, experiencing firsthand the profound impact on mental, emotional and physical well-being. This innovative blend of lifestyle medicine, and neurodiversity support isn't just changing lives in Singapore – it's setting a #global #goldstandard. As we continue to advocate for neurodiverse individuals, we're not just promoting health; we're fostering a more inclusive, understanding, and a #kindworld. We extend an invitation to partner with us in championing lifestyle medicine. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, or passionate about promoting well-being, your expertise and enthusiasm can make a difference. How do you see lifestyle medicine shaping the future for neurodiverse individuals? Let's build a world where every mind is valued and empowered.🌟 #LifestyleMedicine #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Neuropower #KindnessMatters #FamilyAdvocacy #InclusiveHealth #CognitiveWellbeing

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Recently, I experienced a significant mindset shift: skill power (tactics) can be equally or even more important than willpower. We often highlight willpower in stories because it creates compelling narratives. Jenson Huang once said, "My will to survive exceeds almost everybody else's will to kill me." It made me think, "Wow, what a founder with strong willpower!" However, such quotes can create high mental barriers to entry. What changed my perspective was an interview between Adam Grant and Steven Bartlett on "The Diary of A CEO" (link in comment). Adam explained that the famous marshmallow test, often attributed to willpower, is more about skill power. For instance: 1️⃣ One child sat on their hands to slow down their reach. 2️⃣ Another covered their eyes to avoid temptation. 3️⃣ A third smooshed the marshmallow into a ball and bounced it. These simple tactics made me realise how much I've over-emphasised willpower in the past. Willpower is a big word, like mindset, determination, grit, and values that define a person’s core qualities. When things go right, willpower makes a powerful story. But when things go wrong, I find over-focusing on willpower can lead to very ineffective conversations. On the other hand, asking, “What is the simplest action that can make a difference here?” can make situations more actionable. This is something I am deliberately practising in both work and life. Skill power, like “sitting on hands” from the kid in the marshmallow test, might seem mundane, but these are the repeatable scripts running in our operating system every day—they are habits, mind rules, inner voices, and routines. Also, one great thing is that skill power can be greatly enhanced by technology. As a founder of a habit-building startup, I am constantly building habits myself and with my team and helping our clients to build atomic habits to improve their overall workplace wellbeing. I’m curious: What simple tactics, mind rules, habits, and routines have significantly impacted your work and life? Picture from James Clear Atomic Habit #MindsetShift #SkillPower #FounderCommunity #Habits

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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a silent pandemic of burnout amongst thousands of doctors around the world. During COVID, I was one of them. My name is Dr. Olivia Ong and I am a chronic pain physician and a Leadership coach for medical professionals. Does this describe you? 🥱 Are you tired of feeling exhausted all the time? 😨 Are you afraid of making mistakes with your patients? 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Maybe you are questioning your choice to become a doctor? ⏰ Is it time to deal with your burnout and regain your health? My journey of recovery from burnout occurred when I discovered self-care and compassion. If you are interested in learning the tools and strategies that helped me and now many others I have coached, then I invite you to attend my free online Masterclass, “How to Eliminate Chronic Stress and Burnout FAST for Doctors,” Monday, July 30, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (AEST). I will discuss the 3 keys of freedom you can learn about to transform your life and healthcare practice without the burnout so it’s more fulfilling, balanced, vibrant and inspired. Discover with me the tools of compassion, beat burnout and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9csznbd I look forward to sharing my story and insights with you.

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Rainy days and expensive tea I paid 48 RMB (~$9) for a pot of Pu er tea over the weekend just to see if it was worth the money. Apparently not, you can get much better tea for the same price in Singapore. But you do learn a lot just by people watching at a tea shop. Sitting outside: a worn out father fiddling on his phone while his two children play on their tablets. They haven’t bought anything but the shopkeeper doesn’t bother them. Next to me, a group of colleagues gather together on a Sunday to complain about their boss expensing his personal travel to the company, and losing money on crypto. “That’s why he doesn’t have money to give us a raise,” said a fella in his thirties. His colleague, a posh-looking lady in a bodycon dress and flip flops, agreed. (The flip flop game in Shenzhen is strong.) So the economic situation in China isn’t great. And you wonder - how do shops that sell $9 for a mediocre pot of tea still survive amid 18.8% youth employment, deflation, and persistent anxiety over export restrictions. It’s become a waiting game for most Chinese. The country (or, some might say, civilisation) has survived various crises and business cycles in its 5,000 year history. This one is no different. That might actually be the problem. In flushing out the entrepreneurs, a wide class of people ranging from crypto hucksters, startup bros, and even gig economy tuition teachers, the country has effectively lost an entire generation of job creators. What’s left are those content with waiting around for jobs to appear, or those who have accepted the reality that they will always be fighting for limited resources (I want to use an idiom for that - 僧多粥少, but it translates to monks fighting for a limited pot of porridge, which doesn’t quite convey the vibe). It was a leisurely Sunday afternoon, and a particularly rainy one at that. As I walked past the coffee shop next door doing a brisk businesses selling iced lattes, I noticed that both the tea and coffee shop belonged to the same owner. Brilliant idea - it’s not a stretch to diversify from overpriced mediocre tea to overpriced mediocre coffee. Perhaps that’s how the shop has survived for 23 years, by innovating and adapting with the times. Then again, the restructuring of the Chinese economy is significantly more complex than a transition of beverage preferences. And I wonder - how many of the young Chinese customers at the cafe will still be able to afford their lattes in the upcoming years if all they can do is sit around and wait?

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“What if your 1% improvement today could be the start of your Super Saiyan transformation?” I used to think success was about massive leaps, but like Goku in Dragon Ball Z, I’ve learned that real, lasting change comes from small, consistent actions. Every day, I focus on improving just 1%, and the results have been incredible. Over time, these small steps lead to huge breakthroughs. What small step are you taking today to power up your potential? Drop it in the comments! #1percentbettereveryday #smallstepsbigchange #selfimprovement

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Good Morning Everyone! ☀️ I'm excited to share my three missions for the next 10 months: 1️⃣ Achieve SGD 1 Million Revenue in 10 Months: In the F&B business in Singapore, where I have a stake. Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate! 2️⃣ Achieve RM 1 Million Revenue in 10 Months: In the education industry. I don't have a stake yet, but I’m driven by my passion to make an impact. 3️⃣ Grow My Startup, Rush It: Focused on the obese and overweight market. Malaysia ranks No. 2 in obesity rates, and we aim to address this issue. We're in the early stages, focusing on partner collaborations to build traction. Currently waiting for a response from YCombinator for the Summer batch. Let's make it happen! 🚀 Feel free to connect and let's see what we can achieve together.

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Dreaming in HD Do you dream of a better future for yourself personally or professionally? I suppose we all do to some extent, even if it is passively. I can't imagine anyone wants the future to be worse. The thing is, far too many people will not define what they want their future to look like. Let me tell you a story. There was a man who shared his dream with his mentor. He told the mentor that he wanted more money in the future. The mentor said that was easy enough. He reached into his wallet, took out $100 and gave it to the man. The man was disappointed. That was not what he meant. So while the dream of more money was met by the mentor, it turned out it was not what the man wanted. There is the need for clarity in the pursuit of our dream. "If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else." - Yogi Berra Do you know where you are going? Or are you simply going with the flow. Like the man in the story, many people know what they do not want. What about you? Do you know what you want? Or do you know more about what you don't want? Both questions are helpful. When you know what you don't want, it can free your focus to what you do want. It is like pulling the weeds from a flowerbed. Once the weeds are removed, you can more easily see the beautiful flowers. But you need the beautiful flowers. You still need to land on what you do want. And the more clarity you can add to that dream, the better you will be. When you have the clarity, it will help you make better decisions going forward. It will help you identify the things you need to make that dream a reality. My encouragement to you today is to dream in high definition. The clearer the picture you can envision, the bigger the pull your dream will have on you to become reality. You do not have to share your dream in the comments, but would you consider sharing one high definition detail about your dream?

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Off to GalUP SG's location scoutings for our upcoming forum in June . where we will equip women with tools to aQieve self-empowerment. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram - GalUP SG and visit our website: https://www.galup.live GalUP SG’s Mission: 1. Empowerment: The mission seeks to empower women, with a specific focus on helping them navigate the challenges of relationships, including pre- and post-divorce situations. 2. Safe Space and Supportive Network: It aims to provide a safe space where women can seek advice and support from a supportive network of peers. 3. Education and Shared Experiences: Through education and shared experiences, the mission aims to equip women with the tools and knowledge necessary for emotional, legal, and financial wellness. 4. Access to Support and Resources: The goal is to ensure that women have access to the right support and resources to thrive, with guidance from experts in relevant fields. 5. Platforms for Guidance: The mission will utilize forums and Hybrid White Table Talk sessions as platforms for providing guidance and support. 6. Quarterly Get-Togethers : These events, such as Signature Events, are designed to celebrate women and provide opportunities for mental health and wellness in a social setting. GalUP SG’s Vision: 1. Embracing the Journey of Self-Exploration, Reinvention, and Personal Discovery. 2. Facilitating Moments of Respite for Optimal Mental Well-being. 3. Cultivating Present-Moment Awareness with an Open, Non-judgmental Perspective. 4. Engaging in Quality Time within a Nurturing Community Environment. 5. Cultivating a Diverse and Adaptive Mindset. 6. Drawing Inspiration from Shared Narratives of Resilience and Triumph. 7. Encouraging and Empowering Individuals to Translate Inspiration into Purposeful Action. #galupsg #galup #selfempowerment #women #selfdiscovery #resilience #signaturedinners #online #hybrid #forums #reinvent #rediscovery #getupdressupshowup #bebetternotbitter #bebettertogether

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