@Gamy, thank you! It’s very gratifying when your actions gets endorsed by someone who thinks the same. Let’s work hard together! You too, have a fantastic 2008!

@Reddy, thanks for dropping by! I really hope you’ll enjoy the articles… do let me know what you think!

@Lawrence, personal development IS huge in Singapore. It’s getting bigger as we speak. But it’s still a very profit oriented industry. Look at the many spaminars we see advertised on the papers today. Haha! Hey, I didn’t know Donald’s a Singaporean. But I did see that he’s studying at NUS on his contact page. And thank you for your well wishes. You too, have a great year ahead, prosperity and good health too! As for the interview, I’m sure we can work out something Let’s connect on this separately, shall we?

Yes, I’m just as surprise to find a fellow Singaporean with a quality blog on personal development just as yours. My impression is that not many people are interested in what we are doing. I take it upon myself to be a representative and pathfinder for Singaporeans in this case. I’m glad to have found friends like Gamy and you.

I think Donald of LifeOptimizer is a Singaporean too, but I’m not sure

I’ll also pray for your good health. I hope 2008 will be a better year for you, and I hope we will all grow stronger together.

BTW, I’m thinking of doing an email interview with you for my Career Lover Series, just wondering what’s your thoughts on this?

Happy A Wonderful 2008!

May you be inspired to write many more useful articles in the coming year.

Here is to wish you a very Gooooood 2008 !!!
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As for your question, frankly, I didn’t quit my previous job because I don’t like it. Actually I loved it. I got to amalgamate my love for IT with my accounting knowledge. Which is the best of both worlds. Besides, it was through my business travels that I get to see the part of the world I know I’ll probably never get to if not for my job. Till now, I still feel for the people in the countries I’ve been. Like Pakistan. I was constantly watching the news since the Benazir assassination. Even with all the riots and demonstrations, the Pakistani people I know are one of the kindest and most heartwarming people I’ve ever met.

I decided to write full-time because there’s a change in my life perspective. i wanted to have a quality of life which would allow me more time with my family and friends. As well as for my health, which was getting worse as the years passed.

And when a family disaster occurred just a month after my resignation, I knew I’ve made the right choice. I was able to be there for my family just when they needed me. And that surpasses all the money, travels you can earn in the world.

Well, the new theme! It definitely increased the average time spent on the blog. As well as the % of people bookmarking the site. I’m trying to made some code modifications to increase access to the articles. It’s a sad truth that looks do matter. Yeah, even in the blogosphere. As there’s a perceived value with quality when the blog is more professional presented.

I really hope I’ve answered your questions. Which by the way is very thought provoking

@Peter, thank you. You know something, I could never have done it with you and ahem… you-know-what-I-mean. Let’s work harder in 2008!

Looks like it’s been an exciting 2007. I’m one of who’s grateful for knowing you and your blog.

As you know, I’m currently writing a Career Lover Series. I’m just wondering what made you become a problogger and how has life changed for you since then?

Also, I have been wanting to say this, but quite procrastinating it. I like to congratulate you on the new theme. It really does make a whole lot of difference now. Especially to new readers who stumble upon your blog for the first time. Have you seen any difference yourself?