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Such a great inspirer of our time . Thank you for sharing these valuable insights. I completely agree with your points on feedback, learning from key decision-makers, and prioritizing the important aspects of life. Feedback is indeed a powerful tool for growth. It’s crucial to recognize that feedback can be both constructive and destructive. Constructive feedback provides actionable insights and encourages improvement, while destructive feedback can be demoralizing and less useful. Mastering the art of distinguishing between the two and reacting with a positive attitude can significantly enhance one’s professional journey. I also appreciate your point about feedback being a gift. It can be challenging to receive feedback directly from top-level decision-makers, especially when trying to reach them online. However, seeking out feedback from various sources, including peers and mentors, can still provide valuable perspectives. Your advice is not only practical but also inspirational, highlighting the importance of resilience and holistic growth. These principles are essential for anyone aiming to make a meaningful impact in their careers. Thanks again for the thoughtful guidance!

Hello all LinkedIn members, 🌟 10 Essential Life Skills College Doesn't Teach You (But Should) 🌟 In the pursuit of a degree, we often miss out on learning the things that truly shape our lives. Here are 10 crucial skills that aren't part of the curriculum but are vital for lifelong success and well-being: 1. Financial Literacy 💰     Understanding taxes, investments, and managing personal finances are crucial, yet most graduates are left clueless. 2. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) 🧠     Mastering the art of empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation can make or break your personal and professional life. 3. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving 🧐     Beyond textbooks—learning to think critically, solve problems creatively, and make decisions under pressure is essential. 4. Networking & Relationship Building 🌐     Your network is your net worth. Building genuine relationships can open doors that a degree alone cannot. 5. Time Management & Productivity ⏰     Balancing work, life, and personal growth is an art that goes beyond just meeting deadlines. 6. Negotiation Skills 🤝     Whether in salary discussions or everyday interactions, knowing how to negotiate effectively is a powerful tool. 7. Mental Health Awareness 🧘♂️     Understanding and managing stress, anxiety, and depression should be a priority, not an afterthought. 8. Adaptability & Resilience 💪     In a rapidly changing world, the ability to adapt and bounce back from setbacks is more important than ever. 9. Self-Care & Well-Being 🌱     Prioritizing physical health, sleep, and mindfulness ensures that you're not just surviving but thriving. 10. Entrepreneurial Thinking 🚀     Whether or not you start your own business, thinking like an entrepreneur fosters innovation, creativity, and a proactive mindset. 💡 Most Needed But Never Taught?💡 Financial Literacy tops the list. Despite its importance in navigating life’s biggest decisions—like buying a home, investing, or planning for retirement—it's astonishingly absent from most curriculum. Let's bridge the gap between education and real life. 📚✨ Follow Shubham Sharma for more Share your thoughts on this if you resonate with this

Quick Reading List for Transition From Corporate to Self-Employed After last week’s post on the hidden challenges of transitioning to self-employment, I reflected on the tools that helped me navigate them. Books are my favourite source of wisdom, so here are the top five that helped me: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟳 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗥. 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘆 — A bit of a classic, but for good reason. It offers a practical, step-by-step framework for aligning your goals with your values and designing a meaningful path in life. This framework helped me stay focused on what truly matters during my transition. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗸𝘆 — This book explains how creating a clear structure around your ideas is key to making real progress. It also offers practical ways to stay focused without the external frameworks of the corporate world. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘-𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗘. 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿 — A classic that explains why excelling in your profession doesn’t necessarily lead to success as an entrepreneur. For me, it was incredibly insightful to learn about Gerber's three roles—Technician, Manager, and Visionary—that you need to balance to build a sustainable business. This book gave me a crucial perspective on what it takes to move from corporate life to running your own business. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 — Unlike many self-help books that throw ideas at you without offering anything concrete, this one introduces the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and provides a structured approach to understanding and overcoming self-doubt. I found it incredibly useful for building lasting confidence. 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗗𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 — Alongside Mindset by Carol Dweck and Peak by Anders Ericsson, this book provides a collection of research demonstrating the science behind resilience and how perseverance plays a key role in achieving long-term goals. Together, they offer practical insights on developing the persistence needed to thrive during times of transition. ------------ This list is part of "From Corporate to Self-Employed: Your First Steps Toward a Balanced Career Transition" article I wrote for Healthy Hedonism Club. The link is below.

🌟 Attention, Young Minds! Don’t Waste Youth on Being Stubborn Like Us They say youth is wasted on the young, and George Bernard Shaw wasn’t kidding! Here’s a message from my generation: don’t waste youth clinging to beliefs just because they’re familiar. Adam Grant’s Think Again offers powerful insights to keep you sharp, adaptable, and humble—qualities many of us realized we needed only after we got set in our ways. Here’s a guide for future thinkers, creators, and innovators—aka you! 1️⃣ Ditch Preacher, Prosecutor & Politician Mindsets: Seek truth, not approval. Don’t be the one who clings to “being right” like it’s the last piece of pizza, or who works to “win” approval like a politician. Open up to the unknown and the uncomfortable. Stop preaching what you think you know, prosecuting others to prove them wrong, or playing politician for validation. Instead, trade it all for the “Scientist” mindset—embrace curiosity, ask questions, and be okay with saying, “I don’t know… yet.” 2️⃣ Master the Skill of Rethinking: Rethinking isn’t just something “old folks” need to do—it’s a life skill for anyone who wants to grow. Be willing to question what you know. This isn't about tossing out everything you believe; it’s about having the courage to consider new data and fresh perspectives. Think of it as building a ‘growth mindset muscle.’💪 3️⃣ Build a ‘Challenge Network’ – Friends Who Don’t Just Agree with You: Surround yourself with people who call you out when you’re off-track. It’s tempting to keep people who always agree with you, but growth comes from those who say, “Wait… are you sure?” This “Challenge Network” will keep you grounded and honest. 4️⃣ Confidence + Flexibility: Own What You Know, but Be Ready to Pivot : Believe in yourself, but don’t be trapped by beliefs. The strongest people adapt, shift, and evolve. 💫 5️⃣ Celebrate Being Wrong: Yes, Really! Being wrong is not a character flaw. It’s just data—proof you’re pushing boundaries and learning. If you’re never wrong, you’re not growing. So don’t be afraid of “failure.” Laugh at your mistakes and see them as steps forward. 📈 6️⃣ Rethink Identity: Don’t box yourself in. Be a “work in progress” and stay open to reinvention. 7️⃣ Embrace Complexity: Life isn’t black and white. Best decisions come from embracing the gray areas. So here’s to using youth to build resilience, stay humble, and keep learning. Unlike many in my age group, who realized this the hard way, you can start with a mindset that’s open and ready for an ever-changing world. Don’t waste your youth—make it a foundation for growth. 🌍✨ #ThinkAgain #YoungAndCurious #KeepLearning

Imagine you're starting a project – a new business, learning a skill, new role. There is that initial excitement, and then overwhelming thoughts.... and then the battel begins and its gets hard. That's what Seth Godin calls "The Dip". It's that rough patch where progress stalls, and we want to quit. "Never quit something with great long-term potential just because you can't deal with the stress of the moment." -easy for Seth to say but then this made me question how often I give up too soon when things get challenging. 1. The Dip Exists: Every worthwhile endeavor has a Dip. It's that temporary feeling of being stuck or even going backward. 2. Quitting Is Strategic (Sometimes): Not everything deserves our endless effort. The trick is knowing when to quit strategically and when to push through. 3. World's Best or Bust: If you aim to be the very best in your field, you gotta be willing to endure the Dip. Average is easy, excellence isn't. 4. Dips Build Barriers: The Dip is why so few people reach the top. It naturally weeds out those who aren't committed. If you stick with it, you have an advantage. 5. Know Your Why: What's your real motivation? A strong purpose will keep you going when it gets tough, flimsy reasons won't. So what are you aiming for, what is in this for you.... 6. The Cul-De-Sac: This is different from the Dip – it's a dead end. You keep working, but there's no real potential for breakthrough. Recognise when to pivot in that situation., and not over thing old behaviours to cope. 7. Small Chunks: Focussing on immediate, achievable steps can help us get through the Dip instead of freaking out about the giant mountain ahead. Plan that journey and take breaks. I'm the type of person who can get over excited by new ideas, but sometimes lose steam quickly. This book has shown me i need to refelct on my own "Dips" and decide what is worth fighting for and prioritising the management of my own self care.

If you’re contemplating life and your career, please take 15 minutes out of your day to give this a proper read. I'd attempt to summarise this, but that would do it no justice. In life, there are many things competing for our time, many decisions that we have to make that affect the outcome of our lives, and lessons we learn. Clayton Christensen's speech (which eventually was developed more deeply into a book), is a good read for anyone who wants and needs to reflect on their lives, and finding the right benchmark and barometer to measure what really matters in life. I hope you enjoy, reflect and appreciate the messages shared here. It relates to your profession, personal life, corporate culture, and what your own values are. Would love to hear some of your favorite lessons and perhaps, what moved you most. —— 👨🏻💻 Follow me, Ee Chien Chua, for more writing and sharing on entrepreneurship, tech, finance, life and current events. Need help with business and/or career growth? Shoot me a message!

Lately, I’ve noticed an influx of advice along the lines of: “If you’re not earning and learning, just quit.” On the surface, it sounds practical. But let’s get real—life isn’t always that black and white. There are times when pushing through is not about immediate wins or progress. Sometimes, it's about resilience, showing up every day even when the path forward isn't clear. It’s about surviving the tough days, the periods where neither earning nor learning feels possible—but that doesn’t mean the effort is wasted. Growth isn’t always obvious, and success doesn’t come in a straight line. Sometimes the lessons we gain from sticking it out—patience, perseverance, and grit—are the ones that matter most. So no, quitting isn’t always the best answer. (unless you can't take it anymore, literally!) Knowing when to keep going, even when things aren’t perfect, is an underrated strength. What’s your take on this?

Inserting yourself into a profession is never easy—especially right out of high school—while also learning the importance of building strategic, long-term connections. I'm currently in my first year of college, working a job to achieve financial independence while stepping out of my comfort zone to connect with colleagues from all walks of life, despite age differences and challenges. It's been a journey of growth: tough, yes, but every small step has been worth celebrating. After nearly seven months of effort, I'm proud to say I've been learning, growing, and seeing real progress! This experience has taught me the value of persistence, adaptability, and the power of relationships. ✨ To anyone navigating similar challenges: keep going. Every small action adds up. I'd love to connect with others who are working toward their goals. What steps are you taking to invest in your growth? Let’s share insights and learn from one another! #AwakenYourInnerGoddessWithMariammajeed #personaldevelopment #growthmindset

It's December – time for self-appraisal. Yes, corporate self-appraisal is on many of our minds, but no! I’m talking about a self self-appraisal. I took a few moments to reflect on some important questions, and I invite you to do the same: 1. What are the key life lessons I’ve learned from my successes and failures this year? 2. What value have I added to my clients, team, organization, or society as a whole? 3. How has my financial situation (income, savings, and investments) improved from last year? 4. Who are the new meaningful connections or relationships I’ve cultivated this year? 5. What new skills have I acquired to help me excel in the coming year? PS: Let me know if you found this useful, and feel free to add any other questions that might help in evaluating this year. #SelfAppraisal #PersonalGrowth #Reflection #LifeLessons #SelfDevelopment #CareerGrowth #MindfulLeadership #FinancialWellness #Networking #SkillDevelopment #EndOfYearReflection #SuccessAndFailure #GoalSetting #ContinuousImprovement

“Everything worthwhile in life requires an element of sacrifice.” Frank Sonnenberg Every business owner makes huge sacrifices in order to make their dream possible. I always knew it would be a difficult journey. I never imagined how much I would have to give up. The list could go on and on, but here are my top three sacrifices I’ve made so far: → My university degree Taking a leave of absence from uni was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve made. With only 7 weeks left it sounded stupid to stop now, right? I tried to balance university with AmplifyPlus for the first half of the year, and I made it work. However, as we grew it came to a point where I had to make a decisive decision and give it my all. → Relationships While my business helps others save time, it consumes so much of mine! Every extra hour I pour into work is time away from the people I care about. My time for relationships whether that’s family, friends or more 👀 has taken a hit. This is difficult as my relationships with others mean the world to me. → Financial Security Starting and running a business isn’t cheap, I’ve sacrificed dinners, nights out and more importantly, my convertible sports car 😢. However, none of these matter. When I think about what we’re building, it feels worth it. Why continue then? Launching AmplifyPlus wasn’t just about starting a business; it was about creating something meaningful. My belief in what we’re doing has only grown, and it fuels me every day. This commitment to our vision and to our clients keeps me going, no matter the cost. If you're thinking of starting a business, consider this: however hard you think successful founders work, add a 10x multiplier. There will be days you want to quit, wondering if it's all worth it. Mental barriers love comfort, but success lives in the risk. It’s up to you to break through and thrive. What have you given up to chase your dream or something you really wanted? Was it harder than you expected? Let me know in the comments and in the DM’s!