From Cockiness to 8 AI Agents: Building a Production Tax System in 3 Months
How my brother's tax struggles led to 20+ iterations, 8 specialized AI agents, and a 90%+ accurate system that costs under $1 instead of hundreds of dollars
TECHNOLOGY_AI
Journal
Field notes from the adventure.
At the Frontier: Climbing Personal Mountains to Reveal New Horizons
Personal growth is like exploring the frontier—each mountain climbed reveals new, previously invisible opportunities
PERSONAL_DEVELOPMENT
The Blessings of Network School
Living the daily loop I've dreamt of for years—freedom, discipline, and meaning.
NETWORK_SCHOOL
The Evolution of a Dream: From Prawn Ramen to Billion-Dollar Tech
From prawn ramen aspirations to tech ambitions: tracing the evolution of an entrepreneurial dream against the backdrop of Singapore and the drive of a founder.
BUSINESS_ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The Enabler's Paradox: Reflections on Career Transitions
Navigating the tension between stability and ambition in the pursuit of meaningful work and financial freedom.
PERSONAL_DEVELOPMENT
Three Roommates, Three Generations: Unexpected Lessons at Network School
From an older brother's wisdom to a younger one's energy to a peer's synergy—how three different roommates at Network School taught me about connection across generations.
NETWORK_SCHOOL
The Art of Finishing: Navigating Feature Creep in Solo Development
What started as an overnight hackathon turned into a two-week marathon. A candid exploration of feature creep, the 80/20 problem in indie development, and why finishing projects is harder than starting them.
TECHNOLOGY_AI
The Rollercoaster of Building Startups: Bans, Bumps, and Bouncing Back
From Shopee bans to X account suspensions, my startup journey has been a brutal cycle of build, believe, and bounce back. A raw account of facing platform bans while trying to launch AI-powered solutions.
BUSINESS_ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Beyond the "Normie" Matrix: My Network School Awakening
After three months at Network School and traveling through China, I've come to recognize the real 'Matrix' - not a sinister simulation, but the comfortable pull of mediocrity that keeps us from reaching our full potential.
NETWORK_SCHOOL
Crypto Data Scraper in 1 Day
Building a Python application to scrape cryptocurrency data from CoinMarketCap and project websites, with Google Sheets integration
FINANCE_CRYPTO
Wanton Mee & WeChat: A Cultural Awakening in Modern China
In a journey that intertwines personal discovery with cultural exploration, I reflect on my experiences in China, from the vibrant streets of Guangzhou to the familial connections in Chenghai. This post delves into how food, heritage, and the search for identity shape our understanding of who we are as Singaporean Chinese, revealing the deeper ties that bind us to our roots.
TRAVEL_ADVENTURE
The History Lesson I Didn't Know I Needed
Unexpected lessons in history and civilization at the Network School challenged me to look beyond technology and finance, prompting a journey into my own heritage and the roots of global transformation.
NETWORK_SCHOOL
A Journey Through Four Marathons: Breaking Physical and Mental Barriers
A personal reflection on breaking through physical and mental barriers across four marathons, culminating in a transformative experience with the Network School running community.
MARATHON
Whats it like to be at Network School
A personal account of daily life at Network School, from structured morning routines to the energizing intellectual environment and the unique community of high-achieving individuals.
NETWORK_SCHOOL
From Entrepreneur to SalaryMan: A Journey of Unexpected Growth
My personal journey transitioning from business owner to employee, reflecting on the challenges, unexpected growth, and maintaining entrepreneurial ambitions while navigating a new career path.
PERSONAL_DEVELOPMENT
AI Sharing Day 2: Growth, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
A reflection on hosting the second AI Sharing Day, from preparation challenges to community building success, highlighting lessons learned and the growth experienced.
TECHNOLOGY_AI
E-commerce Tempts Me - But I Want to Solve Real Problems
My journey from obsessing over e-commerce optimization to seeking meaningful work that addresses real-world problems, reflecting on the difference between efficiency and effectiveness.
BUSINESS_ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Crossroads in Cambodia
A transformative journey to Cambodia for a friend's wedding that evolved into a profound exploration of personal values, relationships, and cultural insights.
TRAVEL_ADVENTURE
2023 Reflecting on the Year End
A year-end reflection on achievements, regrets, and lessons learned through various projects and personal challenges.
INSIGHTS_LEARNINGS
Running my 3rd Marathon
My experience and reflections on running my third marathon, with strategies, challenges, and lessons learned for future races.
MARATHON
What is the Kimchi Premium?
The kimchi premium—higher crypto prices on South Korean exchanges—spurred arbitrage goldmines since 2017. Alameda Research, Three Arrows Capital, and BXB Capital leveraged it, with Sam Bankman-Fried’s firm fueling FTX’s rise. Explained by Investopedia and others, it’s a tale of profit amid regulation.
CRYPTO