FIX DISTRACTION, GET YOUR GOAL.
The greatest hindrance to our goal is Distraction. – BAZI When we want to drink water, we stand up, walk to the kitchen, pick up the glass, pour water, and drink. Straight, simple, and direct. If we want to get fitter, we have to watch our diet, note the...
Chance of a lifetime – The Contriver 偏财 (“Pian Cai”)
In times of uncertainty (“such as the 2020 pandemic”), many would resort to contraction. It is the human’s default defensive mechanism to preserve for rainy days in order to ensure our existence. This is our “lizard brain” doing its work. On the contrary, we have also heard this saying,...
Creativity fuels progression – The Connoisseur 食神 (“Shi Shen”)
We have progressed so much over the past few decades since the inception of the Internet. The amount of advancement has grown exponentially. It is estimated that there will be more than 7000 mobile apps created daily in 2020. An estimation of 200 million emails will be sent, 4.2...
Journey into You – The Self 比肩 (“Bi Jian”)
The question that always seems to stumble mankind, is the question of who am I? As we advance through the technological age, we have devised many ways to understand the things that are happening around us. However, for as much as we have achieved, ironically, we seem to have...
Into the Unknown- The Oracle 偏印 (“Pian Yin”)
Many things in our world could not be explained by modern science, despite the technological advancement that we (“humans”) have managed to achieve in the 21st century. Questions such as why the Great Pyramid was built, are there other life forms beyond Earth, how much potential can human beings...
Knowledge is Power – The Inquisitor 正印 (“Zhen Yin”)
We have all heard this familiar phrase. In today’s age where knowledge is literary at our fingertips (“with a click of a mouse button”), almost all that wish to be sought can be found. From GPS direction to the great wall of China, to the name of the girl...
Task Making with Efficiency – The Virtuous 正财 (“Zheng Cai”)
Lately, I was presented with an opportunity to visit a car production factory filled with robotic machines. It was truly a sight to behold. It was one of the most fascinating mega engineering experiences I have ever witnessed. These robotic machines move as if they were alive, pretty much...
Abide by the Rules – The Bureaucrat 正官 (“Zhen Guan”)
In the recent holidays, I played the Monopoly board game with some friends. The objective of the game is to buy land, build houses/hotels and collect an insurmountable amount of rents from other players when they “visit” your houses/hotels. Eventually, those who cannot pay through their nose, would “bankrupt”...
Leading for a course – The Monarch – 劫财 (“Jie Cai”)
Recently a worried father came to me. Father: “My son’s university results have not been turning out well. He is always busy with online games and social media. I am worried that he might not do well when he is out in the working society. Could you please help...
Thriving in X-Treme – The Fighter Star七煞 (“Qi Sha”)
Lately, a few friends came to me asking if they should change to a different company. They complained that they are not appreciated at work and felt their effort is a waste of time. When I asked further, most of them gave me the same answer. They become bored...