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Screwed Up Moment Podcasts
Screwed Up Moments was first organised to help de-stigmatise failure, and to share the message that it's okay to fail, and it's okay to try again. After 7 successful editions and 20 authentic stories from brave individuals, we wanted to create a more accessible platform for more people to hear about them. As such, we're excited to announce that we are launching a podcasts series with some of [...]
What My Dog Taught Me About Stress!
Stress and the Stress-Response System There are two types of stress - general stress and chronic stress. Everyone experiences stress. My dog, Ricco, is not exception. We are built with a stress response system - fight or flight - to help us survive. Within the fraction of a second when we perceive a threat, resources in our blood are channelled to our muscles - getting us ready for fight or [...]
What Does a Growth versus Fixed Mindset Look Like?
The Tortoise and the Hare “There once was a speedy hare who bragged about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, Slow and Steady, the tortoise, challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest gathered to watch. Hare ran down the road for a while and then paused to rest. He looked back at Slow and Steady and cried out, "How do you expect [...]
What is Mindset?
What is mindset? This is a topic that has always intrigued me. Mindset – A Personal Experience Many years back when I was serving in the military service, I dreaded the outfield experience the most. As this is a conscripted army, many Singaporean males would likely to share a similar experience. During outfield, we would be hot, sweating profusely, and dead tired in the tropical humid heat. Every Sunday night, [...]