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One of the biggest challenges I had in the last 8 months is to convert my employee mindset into a founder mindset. I'm writing this to help anyone who is an: Employee thinking of converting over as an Entrepreneur. Entrepreneur is still stuck mentally as an employee. Note: The methods I've done may/may not work for you so reflect accordingly. What can I do now as an employee? This will be broken into several sections: Financial Materialism Problem Thesis Acceptance Path forward Financial Unfortunately MOST of us do not have rich parents that can bankroll your dreams to provide a soft-landing should things fail so IF you choose to give entrepreneurship a try, one must be financially strategic because everything boils down to money, believe me.

Just a boomerang I took of Jeffrey :) Jeffrey from Golden Gate Ventures said during the session at Antler last year. IIRC, it goes by "You guys aren't here by chance, the people you cross path with during this program will inevitably end up at some point of your life. The world have a weird way of connecting dots together. You're meant to do what you're suppose to do and be where you're suppose to be. 15th January 2024, is when I realise what he said of the world have a weird way of connecting dots holds extreme significance. Without going too lengthy, I'll structure a simple timeline to illustrate how the dots connected for a very fruitful meeting. January 2020 - Join Touch n' Go eWallet October 2021 - I met a journalist covering a story at Touch n' Go eWallet. December 2022 - Reconnected with the same journalist at an Iterative event, and we've kept in touch since. April 2023 - Reloacted to Singapore. January 2024 - Reached out to the journalist to delve deeper into the Iterative program. One thing led to another, and she recommended connecting with a specific angel investor after learning about to.be.at

Find myself dancing between Optimism and Questions Optimism This feeling often arises from new discoveries that propel progress, whether in AI, identifying a new target persona, or securing funding. It induces a sharp spike in dopamine, making one feel capable of achieving anything. Questions This sentiment is fueled by the opposite of a dopamine surge – when momentum slows or there's minimal progress with a subtle positive trend. The challenge lies not in the questions or their answers but in realizing why these questions arise. Compounded by my urge to ponder extensively, this would serves me well at times. Perfection or Speed Perfection This aligns with my personal ideology – to unveil a perfect marble rather than an imperfect, incomplete one. Reflecting on this, I acknowledge that releasing a creation is essentially putting one's name on it, hence the pursuit of perfection. However, perfection is an unending pursuit, prompting the question: to what end? I understand the cost of perfection – time, a resource we don't have in abundance.

"Great men do not seek to lead, He's called to it and He answers." - Duke Leto Atreides The quote above is a line from the movie 'Dune,' where Duke Leto Atreides imparts the wisdom of his house to his son Paul Atreides, emphasizing that great leaders do not actively seek leadership but respond when called. I would like to draw a parallel to entrepreneurship. As 2023 draws to a close, the single most significant lesson I've learned is about conviction. I've seldom been deeply convicted in many aspects of life. As far back as I can recall, the most profound conviction I've had is knowing that I love building things—whether it's product, enhancing tamiya car engine, t-shirt business, or renovating/building homes—as long as it allows me to channel my creative energy to bring a vision to life. I had the opportunity to join the esteemed accelerator in Singapore called 'Antler' and encountered numerous talented individuals from around the world. Many entered with the intention of finding co-founders and figuring out what to build, often unsure of the problem to solve or the startup to create. This experience underscored the importance of conviction for me, without conviction one must seek to find it else, it's just endless discovery.

Cross Road In July 2023, I find myself at a crossroads: whether to continue pursuing a job, knowing full well that I might just become another cog as most people drag their feet to their laptops every morning for five days a week, or dive back into the unknown, knowing full well that I might just live out the fantasy of being a founder and building a great startup. I want a road where these two paths converge so I can strike a balance — a balance that allows me to do both. However, I know these paths may never converge, and I have to make a choice. It’s a choice between stability, to pay my bills, and the instability of doing something I truly enjoy. As a child, I never understood why adults were always angry. Perhaps growing up in a struggling lower-middle-income household made me realize that being an adult isn’t fun — it’s always an adventure as a child, constantly learning new things, seeing new places, and dreaming new dreams, that’s fun and exciting. Fear When I was a kid, I promised myself that I would never have a desk job working 9–5 because I found it boring. However, in my last seven years of my career in Product Management, I have found myself doing exactly that. Not that it’s boring, but it involves tasks such as JIRA, documentation, and metrics. Of course, the job of a PM involves more than that, but I’m not here to write about its details.