Archive - The Ascending World

Newsletter 112: A look back on a million views

In the last year alone, my LinkedIn content grew to over 2.5 million views, earning me a “Top Voice” badge. Every now and then, I dive back into the…

Mar 30 •

Newsletter 111: Navigating the path to longevity

Consider this: Our entire existence unfolds within our body. The one vessel we navigate life with and cannot exchange. This singular, irreplaceable home…

Mar 3 •

January 2024

Newsletter 110: On Optimism

Sometime in my 20s, I realized something concerning about myself. It roughly happened when I met Clarissa. She quickly pointed out my tendency for…

Jan 18 •

Newsletter 109: Preventive health: learning the basics through community building

A few months ago, I embarked on a small, personal experiment with a group of friends. As someone who's been committed to regular exercise for most of my…

Jan 14 •

December 2023

This essay captures a snapshot of my 2023, from content efforts and side hustles to all the unforgettable travel adventures we embarked on. It also…

Dec 27, 2023 •

June 2023

Newsletter 108: Compounding Thoughts. From Zero to 700K: My LinkedIn Content Journey.

Over the past year, my LinkedIn content has reached ~769,000 impressions, marking a 2983% increase from the previous year! In a world of virtually…

Jun 25, 2023 •

May 2023

Newsletter 107: Embracing Medicine 3.0: Fostering Serendipitous Connections for Health Tech Founders in Singapore

Upon joining Docquity a year and a half ago, I felt insecure. After all, that was my first job in healthcare, where my knowledge was quite limited. Fast…

May 21, 2023 •

April 2023

Newsletter 106: Riding the Wave of Southeast Asia Economic Growth: My Personal Journey

My journey over the past decade has taken me to a variety of countries around the world, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, India, and the…

Apr 30, 2023 •

March 2023

Newsletter 105: Pitching Investors in Southeast Asia: Practical Advice for First-Time Founders

A bonus edition on best practices when pitching investors in Southeast Asia.

Mar 12, 2023 •

February 2023

Newsletter 104: Successful Business Models for Tech Startups in Southeast Asia: A Look at What's Working

The key levers behind successful business models in Southeast Asia.

Feb 26, 2023 •

January 2023

Newsletter 103: Exploring the Next Frontier: A First-Hand Look at the Future of Space Technology

If I were to ask you to point to the most remarkable and technologically advanced place on Earth, where would you direct me? Is there a location that…

Jan 29, 2023 •

December 2022

Newsletter 102: Learning in Public and the Ascending World

I just reached a significant milestone by publishing my 101st newsletter! At the beginning of this journey, I wasn't sure what I wanted to write about…

Dec 18, 2022 •

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