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Ep. 87
Product Engagement Strategy
I recently took a class on the Psychology of Engagement, where I learned the methodologies and vocabulary needed to create highly engaging products. I am applying these concepts to a product of my choosing. Blog post: https://www.victorleungtw.com/2022/04/01/product-engagement-strategy/
Ep. 86
Finding a Fulfilling Job
Last week, I received a bonus from my company. Things are going well, and the bonus served as a good financial incentive, rewarding me for my hard work over the past year. Receiving a 13th-month salary is pretty standard practice in Singapore, and the variable pay I received aligns with industry nor
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