random-rumblings

random-rumblings

Random Rumblings that I have.


How I am Spending My Time Daily (Work Day)

19 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments NickLee

Given that my full time job is 100% work from office, I will be able to keep to the same routine more easily. As I have mentioned in my previous post, I am trying to cultivate better habits into my life. Here are some ways that I am trying to change...

Good Habits to Cultivate

18 Jun 2024 2 minute read 0 comments NickLee

As we pursue our goals in our daily lives or even just coasting through life, living without any sense of purpose, we should still focus on some habits that we can cultivate to better ourselves. While cultivating these habits, we may be in a better s...

Reflections on Happiness

15 Jun 2024 1 minute read 0 comments NickLee

What makes me happy? I am unsure what exactly makes me happy. However, I do know what are some frustrations that I have. The daily long distance travel to work and to squeeze on transportation during the daily commute. The long queue for food durin...

Sudden Revelation - Goods And Services Tax Increase in Singapore

17 Dec 2022 1 minute read 0 comments NickLee

I had a shower thought as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore will be raised gradually from 7% to 8% in 2023 and 9% in 2024. The government claims that raising GST is the most effective way of raising recurring revenue for the government to...

The Price of Prosperity. Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them - Case Study: Singapore

2 Feb 2022 5 minute read 0 comments NickLee

After reviewing the book, I have tried to link the different pointers that have been raised by the book with the country that I am familiar with: Singapore.Singapore is a rich nation based on GDP but many who live inside feel that it is the governmen...

The Price of Prosperity. Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them Book Review

1 Feb 2022 5 minute read 0 comments NickLee

The Price of Prosperity. Why Rich Nations Fail and How to Renew Them Book Review Todd G. Buchholz Chapter 1 - Fall in Fertility Rate Nations fail because they grew rich and fertility rate drops Nations grow rich and reduce the need for children to wo...