Thoughts on writing, habits, and staying grounded through change and uncertainty.
One year after being made redundant, February marks a distinct shift from "messy" to "momentum." Reflections on the progress of Rupen 2.0, the joy of a Hong Kong CNY, and the ongoing battle with digital habits....
Stepping into Consensus HK with 15,000 attendees was a shock to the system. From the rise of Real World Assets (RWA) to overcoming networking jitters, here are my key takeaways on finding commercial value—and regulatory clarity—amidst the Web3 noise....
After a year away, I’m returning to the arena. This post explores the learning again, the shift to individual accountability, and field notes on the tech stack driving "Rupen 2.0."...
January 2026 marks the official start of "Rupen 2.0." It feels like a mess, but the evidence says otherwise: two new clients, a 15-year loop closed in HK, and a total digital revamp. Here are my raw reflections on the anxiety, the freedom, and the discipline of starting over....
Week two of my new career and the doubts are creeping in. I’m learning that resilience is about recognising the wobble and doing the work anyway....
This Christmas, I switched off completely. But Christmas 2024 was different—multiple deals closing, constant emails, mentally still in the office. Here’s what I learned: rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a performance multiplier. Vacations increase performance by 80%....
Made redundant in February 2025, I spent nine months rebuilding my identity and finding relevance again. Here’s what that journey taught me about freedom, vulnerability, and direction....
I missed a critical risk in my first consulting gig: my own lack of boundaries. How free work taught me why scope matters more than contracts....
November was a month of contrast. From the tragedy in Tai Po to the quiet momentum of a consulting soft launch, here is what I learned about moving forward, making mistakes, and why being employed isn’t the same as having momentum....
After redundancy in February, I’m still adjusting to life without structure. My loneliness post resonated widely. I’ve tried productivity theories, but distractions persist. Instead, I’m embracing baby steps and learning through trial and error. The messy middle is OK. What’s worked for you?...
I’ve been out of work and at home for close to a year now. During the day I’m often at home and on my own, and man it can get lonely at times. I didn’t realise how mentally important that daily social connection actually is....
October was meant to be about job hunting. It turned into a month of questioning what I’m building, who I want to work with, and giving myself permission to slow down....
Published a blog post late at night and couldn’t stop checking analytics? Here’s why the anticipation trap ruins your sleep and a simple rule to fix it....
Life rarely follows a perfect routine. Real consistency is about adapting when things change — and staying grounded anyway....
Breaking free from digital distractions is hard. Here’s how I’m learning to embrace boredom, reduce phone time, and be more intentional....