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Money Talks - The new financial blueprint for today's Singapore dream - CNA For Gen Zs and millennials, financial success is no longer about the 5Cs - it’s about freedom. And that requires a new kind of financial blueprint. From side hustles to micro-retirements, Andrea Heng sits with Jocelyn Kau from Prudential Financial Advisers Singapore to discuss what it will take to achieve the

The idea of micro retirement is very appealing www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/money...

Every time I think ‘oh, i must post more on social media’,’ real life gets in the way. So, I;m kind of happy about that

Having a second screen that’s light enough to throw in my bag and powerful enough to run my entire workflow is an absolute game-changer. My @espressodisplays portable monitor means I can be productive anywhere, without compromise. Even if “anywhere” involves keeping one eye on the cover drive. 😉

Some days, “working from home” hits different.
First home game of the season for @cricketwellington at the iconic @cellobasinreserve , and the office view is looking pretty good. This is what a flexible setup is all about—swapping the spare room for a spot overlooking the boundary rope

So two days after I said I’m going to be working from home for the rest of the year unless an invite came in … well, an invite came in :)

Spending this afternoon scripting before heading to eldest daughter’s school privegiving this evening. Yes, its that time of year in NZ

Now that I’m pretty much based at home for the rest of the year - not withstanding any last minute invites - I’ll be posting a little more often than when I’ve been on the move. So, what’s going on, my people?

Efficiency: No commute = no excuses.
• Motivation: Great coaches & plans keep me consistent.
• Real Gains: Feeling genuine functional strength improvements.
• Brain Boost: Constant variety is great for neuromuscular adaptation.
The best plan is the one you actually do.

Why I'm Sticking With 20-Minute Home Workouts Over the Gym A 56-year-old's deep dive into gym memberships vs. Apple Fitness+. The pros, cons, and the surprising reason why 20-minute workouts win for now.

The great debate: Gym vs. Home Workouts.
For weeks I considered rejoining a gym, but I'm sticking with 20-min Apple Fitness+ strength workouts at home. Here’s why:

#Fitness #AppleFitnessPlus #HomeWorkout #Consistency #Over50
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/why-im-...

I’m kind of over this shite weather. I’m sure I’m not alone.

A Labour Day Reflection: Is There Power in Silent Strikes? Are traditional strikes a media trap? A look at the 'silent strike,' a new strategy where a worker's absence is more powerful than presence.

The protest march & picket lines are media traps. The real power is the Silent Strike.
Let the absence do the talking:
🏫 The empty classroom.
🏥 The cancelled clinic.
The story shifts from the protestor to their undeniable value.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-labou...

How to stay off your phone this long weekend OPINION: The solution is not to seal the portal shut. It is to finally learn how to be its gatekeeper. This requires a robust personal strategy with three core pillars.

The solution is to become a better gatekeeper. I outline a 3-part strategy for how to do it.
Read the full article here:
www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#DigitalWellbeing #Cybersecurity #Scams #Mindset #Tech

How to stay off your phone this long weekend OPINION: The solution is not to seal the portal shut. It is to finally learn how to be its gatekeeper. This requires a robust personal strategy with three core pillars.

Your phone isn't a friend. It's a portal. And the gate opens both ways.
In my new piece, I argue we need a mindset shift to manage the real risks:

• The "social recession" it accelerates.
• The misinformation rabbit holes it creates.
• The devastating financial scams targeting our families

A Field Note on Trusting Your Body Over the Machine Smartwatch says you slept badly? A deep dive into data anxiety and why trusting your own body is the key to true well-being.

The solution isn't to ditch the tech, but to find a middle way. Data should be a guide, not a gospel.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-field...

A Field Note on Trusting Your Body Over the Machine Smartwatch says you slept badly? A deep dive into data anxiety and why trusting your own body is the key to true well-being.

My watch told me I felt bad this morning. I decided to disagree.
We're outsourcing our self-awareness to devices, creating a new kind of "data anxiety" and unlearning how to trust our own bodies.
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/a-field...
#Wellness #Tech #Data #Intuition #MentalHealth #QuantifiedSelf

My Blog's Comments Section Is Empty. My Inbox Is Full. Here's Why. Why are readers emailing instead of commenting? A look at why public comments feel high-stakes & what it means for online authenticity.

In an age of AI and noise, people are choosing the quiet, human conversation.
I wrote about why this shift is happening, and what it means for creators and communities.

www.sarbjohal.com/p/d236a92e-c...
#Authenticity #Community #DigitalCulture #SocialMedia #Engagement

My Blog's Comments Section Is Empty. My Inbox Is Full. Here's Why. Why are readers emailing instead of commenting? A look at why public comments feel high-stakes & what it means for online authenticity.

My blog's comments section is a ghost town. My email inbox is a bustling cafe.
It's not a tech problem. It's a psychological shift.
Public comments now feel like high-stakes performance. Private emails feel like real connection.

Homesick for an Internet That No Longer Exists Feeling nostalgic for the old internet? A look at our shift from genuine connection to social media performance, and the search for authenticity.

I argue the only real antidote is a richer offline life. By rebuilding our real-world connections, we give our online selves something authentic to talk about.
I wrote a full essay on this shift. Read it here:
www.sarbjohal.com/blog/homesic...
#Internet #Nostalgia #SocialMedia #DigitalCulture

Homesick for an Internet That No Longer Exists Feeling nostalgic for the old internet? A look at our shift from genuine connection to social media performance, and the search for authenticity.

Feeling homesick for an internet that no longer exists? You're not alone.
We've shifted from an internet of connection (IRC, forums, blogs) to an internet of performance (Instagram, TikTok). This has created a deep psychological tension.

Are You Living in a State of Permanent Stress? An Old Model May Hold the Key Feeling burned out? A former psychologist explains how the ancient Greek concept of 'Kairos' can help you manage modern stress and prevent burnout.

We're using the wrong clock to manage our stress.
Our bodies have 3 stress stages (Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion). To avoid burnout, we need Kairos (the right time for action or rest), not just Chronos (the ticking clock).
Read it here: www.sarbjohal.com/blog/are-you...

Article submitted. I still fear there is no money to actually pay me though

Wellington is in a Social Recession. Here’s a 5-Point Plan to Fix It Wellington is in a social recession. Here's a 5-point plan to rebuild human connection, foster well-being, and lead the way forward.

I’m concerned about our deepening "social recession"—the quiet but damaging retreat from one another. Instead of just diagnosing the problem, I've drafted a practical 5-point plan for how Wellington can intentionally rebuild human connection and lead the way.

www.sarbjohal.com/blog/welling...

Tory Horton is GOLD #Seahawks

Off to Singapore this morning. Hoping to keep up with #Seahawks game as I transit to Auckland for the long haul flight

One of our national Sunday newspapers asked me to write about my experience in the UK recently. I was happy to oblige. www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...

Family stuff - complicated as one’s parents get older

Well, it’s been a while. Like China, UK, China travel while. I’m back in NZ and next week, Singapore. I’m not always like this ….

Oxygène, Pt. 2 by Jean-Michel Jarre on Apple Music Song · 1976 · Duration 7:46

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I’m on the Gold Coast in Australia and I have the @fujifilm #Fujifilm #XHalf on loan for a week and I think I’m in love #eterna

That Spidey-Sense Tingle What our visceral recoil—to everything from politics to AI—is trying to tell us.

Have you felt it recently?
A new texture to this disturbance.
It’s that "spidey-sense" you get when reading an email that’s a little too slick, seeing art that’s a little too perfect, or encountering a comment that is grammatically flawless but utterly soulless.

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