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Ep. 85
Business Strategy Recommendations
I recently took an online course called "Section4 Strategy Sprint." After learning about the strategies that define the most valuable firms worldwide, I am applying this framework to evaluate real-world companies and identify strategic opportunities. The company I have chosen to analyze is
Ep. 84
The Process of Self-Publishing a Book
A couple of months ago, I published a book online through Amazon's self-publishing service. Just to clarify, I am not a professional writer or artist; I work as a software engineering manager in the fintech industry. My motivation for writing the book was to improve my communication skills—a goa
Ep. 83
The Lost Message
One night, a WhatsApp message lit up my screen, jolting me awake. Assuming it was an emergency, I was surprised to find that it was just a girl saying hi. "How's life, Victor?" Joanne, my former girlfriend from Hong Kong, had sent the message. "Did you get my message?" she as
Ep. 82
Fortune
When I was a kid, my mom always told me, "Study hard! Otherwise, you could end up like that garbageman." The message was clear: I didn't want to collect trash for a living. Motivated by this fear, I worked hard in school and eventually went to university. Blog post: https://www.victor
Ep. 81
Jobs to Be Done
I'm sure you've experienced this while shopping online. You find a product at an attractive price and decide to purchase it, using internet banking for the payment. However, an error message appears that says, "Sorry, something went wrong; the transaction failed. Please try again later.
Ep. 80
Working with Localization on Websites and Mobile Apps in APAC
First and foremost, why does this blog post exist? What question are we trying to answer? A colleague of mine in the UK specifically asked me about localization, tools, and best practices—or lack thereof—in the Asia-Pacific region. Blog post: https://www.victorleungtw.com/2021/09/24/working-with-lo
Ep. 79
On Imperfection
Is it difficult to create a book? The answer is debatable. Becoming a best-selling author is challenging if that's your sole aim. The process of writing, practicing, editing, and polishing takes a long time. The harsh truth is, if you're an unknown, few people will read what you've writt
Ep. 78
Continuous Improvement
Thank you for taking the time to read my book and journey through my life experiences with me. You likely have your own set of challenges and obstacles. That’s why you sought out my book—to understand how I’ve managed to navigate through mine. Blog post: https://www.victorleungtw.com/2021/09/05/co
Ep. 77
Don't Be Afraid, My Mentor Is Here
Do you have a phobia of speaking in front of a group? I do. That's why I joined Toastmasters—to practice more and strive to overcome my fears. At a social event, I was fortunate enough to meet Ernest Chen and asked him to be my mentor. Thanks to his generosity in accepting me as a protégé, I am
Ep. 76
My Imposter Syndrome, Insecurity, and Depression
Imposter syndrome is common among IT professionals, and I'm no exception. The constant feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt plagues me. Despite working as a software developer for EY, one of the most prestigious consulting firms, I often feel like a fraud. My academic background lacks a computer