Double Intent

For the first time I do an entry by myself. This is my diary.

Very rarely do I get a "prata cheat meal", however when I do, I do 1 x Egg 1 x Plain with my buddy Andrew Loh. Andrew and I became friends after I had the opportunity to watch him perform music on stage. Thought Andrew now work in Human Resources, this time we speak about Andrew's past career as a steward in the renown Singapore Airlines Crew. People are always curious about SQ's interview process, and how these select few get to dawn on the kebaya or suit. Andrew treats us to a backstage and behind the galleys adventure. I got many of my quirky questions answer, and I bet you were wondering the same too haha. 00:06:36 - Working in HR 00:16:26 - How to up potential worth to employer 00:20:29 - The SQ interview 00:30:15 - Auditions in theatre 00:37:19 - The Next part of the SQ interview 00:48:37 - Ranks in Service crew in Singapore Airlines 00:52:10 - Transferable skills learned from Singapore Airlines 00:57:39 - The Steward/Stewardess training process 01:03:49 - Quick fire questions 01:37:28 - Plans for the future

Quay Xue Han is a terribly brilliant example of perseverance and positivity. For the first time in a podcast I've had to take a drink to hold down my emotions as Xue Han shares with me his life dealing with stage 4 cancer.  No one will ever know why at such a young age he has had to face a head wind of pain struggles and horrible obstacles. However, everyone is invited down to this sight of a man rising up like the Phoenix, over and above and conquering life. He then turns around and gives life to others while shining continuously. Do NOT miss this Episode.  00:07:06 Tae Kwon Do 00:18:08- Being a cancer patient 00:21:38- How cancer works/ affects the body 00:31:22- Dealing with hardship 00:36:28- The process of chemotherapy 00:53:32- Understanding compassion, time for grieving, and healing 00:58:49- Finding New life, Rising up like the phoenix, experiencing invincibility 01:03:50- Episodes and dealing with depression 01:05:45- Future plans and endeavors 01:09:08- Helping others 01:20:42- Forgiveness and family.

Rahamt is a man of many talents. If he's not serving, massaging, or aspiring to be a DJ, you'd probably find him hanging out with his kids listening to a movie. We say listening to a movie because Rahamt is blind. Join me as I learn more about the world of a non seeing person and enjoy my hangout with Rahamt.  00:00:14 - Different occupations. Past and present 00:02:26 - Nox "Dine in the Dark" 00:06:57 - Entertainment and how Rahamt consumes it 00:10:39 - Wife kids and family 00:14:09 - How Rahamat became blind 00:24:10 - Traveling & Hobbies 00:29:40 - Music 00:35:26 - What seeing people could learn about the Blind

Daniel Chew is a Commodities Trader. When he's not trading, he is ushering, playing music, DOTA, and being the best husband he can be. Newly married, he touches on marriage life, family, and let's me in into the world of commodities. We literally "uncover new things" together.  00:15:16 - Marriage life 10:30:28 - Family 12:43:17 - Growing up with brothers 19:53:59 - Chinese customs 19:44:29 - Studying abroad 1:12:26:07 - Working as a commodities trader 1:21:38:29 - Sustaining the environment

Taufiq Strongman is literally the strongest man in Singapore. However within the first few words anyone were to exchange with him, they would very quickly discovered multiple dimensions which stretch as far as leather crafting and counselling. Always an honor to share an hour with this man, he teaches us that "It is perfectly okay for the Strongest of Men to ask for help."  01:55 - "Just walk away" 05:41 - The mental aspect of lifting 09:02 - My experience trying Strongmen elements 11:30 - The Axle Deadlift (wagon wheels) 17:36 - Strength and its relation to Manhood 19:33 - Strongmen is Scotland and lifting your comrade 23:06 - Friendly competition in endurance 26:12 - You Win or you Learn 27:13 - How to deal with losses 33:45 - What is "Beauty" to a Strongmen? 38:50 - Not letting what you do become your identity 45:09 - Dealing with injuries 54:41 - Taufiq's other interests 56:24 - Being a guidance counselor / in social services 1:01:00 - Grands aren't the be-all and end-all 1:09:24 - Enjoying a craft 1:13:04 - Does it make me happy? Am I paid to do it? Is someone forcing me to do it? 1:15:11 - How does an athlete cope with the financial challenges of competition 1:17:35 - Being able to ask for help 1:22:47 - "Divine Guidance"

Phone is a very well sought-after personal trainer. Along with his team, Phone has created S.U.N. a team of trainers and content creators. With his infectious smile and extremely consistent positive vibes, he graces my podcast and leaves smiles all around.  01:10 - Stronger Healthier Happier 04:09 - "Phone Physique" 06:25 - Burmese names and "thanaka" as makeup 09:03 -  Early days growing up 13:58 - Start of Phone's fitness journey 18:33 - From wanting results to falling in love with the process 20:09 - Advice for younger ones staring at the gym 24:15 - Starting with the basics and begin patient 28:09 - Discovering yourself through your own mistakes 32:55 - Dealing with negative experiences in the gym 34:53 - Being empathetic to those around you 38:31 - Operating from a place of abundance 41:22 - Where does a beginner start? 50:07 - Phone's ability to help trainees visualize 51:36 - What inspired Phone to become a trainer 59:11 - Building a fitness company into an empire 1:00:22 - Persevering through heartbreak 1:09:20 - "Liking" the people around you 1:15:59 - S.U.N.

Kenneth Goh is an experienced instructor from Outward Bound Singapore. When he's not busy with flying stingrays and flipping kayaks, he finds the time to represent Singapore in the Karate National Team. Enjoy this chat with my new found "handstand buddy", as we discuss "why in the world we shout Kata names?" - 03:28 - The beginning of Kenneth's Karate journey - 12:22 - How to encourage students to break out of their shell - 16:27 - Why do we shout Kata names? - 18:04 - When does a kata begin - 23:14 - Ryo Kiyuna - 29:53 - How does the human eye pick up professionalism in Kata - 32:51 - Is kumite a "game" of a fight? - 41-53 - Sports kumite as a spectator friendly event - 52:46 - Outward Bound - 57:56 - Ration and what it teaches us - 1:00:23 - The instructor's objectives in Outward Bound - 1:06:18 - Stand out stories from Outward Bound - 1:10:13 - The Mud Skipper incident - 1:21:28 - Too many leader spoil to broth - 1:26:38 - How well Outward Bound lessons translate to life - 1:32:29 - Methods of teaching in karate - 1:33:06 - When is a students ready to explore a new Kata? - 1:38:38 - How to explore ideas without offending traditionalists - 1:40:53 - Future plans for Kenneth - 1:44:00 - Where does that positive energy come from?

Jeremiah Choy is a highly respected theatre director and dear friend of mine. I've had the honor of working on the play "Machine", and a few others projects with him. Amongst the many things I have learned from Jeremiah, forgiveness very much stands out.  - 00:24 - Projects we worked together on together - 05:26 - Dramatic read - 07:35 - "Machine" - 14:49 - What is "Theatre"? - 17:24 - The 3 Ms of theatre - 19:38 - Why law to theatre? - 25:25 - Is it okay not to like Shakespeare's work - 29:21 - Respecting others for who they are - 40:49 - Forgiveness - 51:19 - Acknowledging grief before forgiveness - 52:00 - Forgiving ourselves - 59:09 - Transition into a director of theatre - 1:04:52 - Describe not prescribe, respond don't react, critique not criticize - 1:14:57 - Having that director's eye in life - 1:16:16 - The different art forms  - 1:24:47 - Three important rights of the Freelancer - 1:33:48 - Jeremiah's next works

Jerome, my first ever podcast guest is back with updates about his new job. He comes bearing the gift of a blue belt for me with my name in a beautiful Chinese embroidery. Both stumbled by the question of "why do ships steer from the rear", we chat on into dating ideas.  - 00:00 - Jiu-Jitsu belt promotion - 07:39 - Bjj Injury - 13:29 - New job as Stowage Planner - 15:09 - How stowage planning works - 26:05 - Why do ships steer from the rear? - 37:07 - Random pole dancing trivia - 40:56 - Recommendation of content - 49:33 - Family life - 51:00 - Bjj footage and styles - 57:28 - Current journey in Bjj - 1:02:51 - Life's plateau - 1:04:07 - Planning a date in Singapore

Whether it be yoga, meditation, drag, theatre, ballet, dog training, or simply being manly, Oliver always has so much to teach me. We catch-up and share about our lives from the days of "Fried Rice Paradise", to the meaning behind "Om".    - 02:08 - "Going Om" - 10:27 - Life in England - 10:35 - Embracing being a minority - 16:15 - Fried Rice Paradise - 20:58 - Origins of being a performer - 25:28 - Manliness - 28:14 - How the pandemic affects business owners - 30:24 - Accepting closure - 35:47 - Meditation and spirituality - 49:22 - Talking to spirits - 56:48 - The world of Drag - 1:08:38 - Society's acceptance of homosexuality - 1:11:11 - Rising above and beyond life's obstacles

Tan Chuan Liong aka Leo, is my brother in law. Leo and his wife, are avid travelers who have been to over thirty-five different countries. We talk tips on travel, and I tempt comprehend a quick introduction to the world of chemical engineering.  - 06:43 - The inspiration to travel - 10:21 - First flight into Siem Reap, Cambodia - 11:49 - Must see places in the world - 20:01 - Pushing on during expeditions - 22:05 - Different types of travelers - 25:06 - Nepal - 30:55 - Switzerland - 44:11 - Travel advice and where one starts - 52:33 - "Google Flights" - 56:16 - Experience as an Uber driver - 58:50 - Chemical engineering - 1:00:06 - Working for Pfizer - 1:13:33 - Next adventure 

Maxi Lim is a martial artist turned stuntman turned actor. One of the first friends I had in the acting industry, Maxi continues to impress me with every new endeavor of his. Leading the charges in marriage and fatherhood, Maxi is a force to be reckoned with.  - 01:06 - Fatherhood - 06:49 - Weight control and health - 11:05 - Early days as an actors/stuntman - 22:57 - Work ethics and life journey of an actor - 28:37 - Really "living" this life - 32:14 - Journey as a martial artist - 36:02 - Rough play during youth, fisticuffs - 41:52 - The grappling arts vs the striking arts - 45:10 - Eat My LJ - 48:16 - Life's lessons and pushing forward

Jonathan Choo is an accomplished director and filmmaker. Jon and I met during our National Service where we instantly bonded over our love for creating. Jon later made various short films where he allowed me the opportunity to begin my journey as an actor on film. - 02:31 - Film school days - 05:45 - That farewell video for the great - 14:57 - National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield - 18:38 - Directing as taught in film school - 20:44 - Film School Vs Learning on the job - 25:59 - Current style of content creation and its depth - 30:52 - Jonathan getting Eden started on acting - 33:42 - The role of the Director? - 41:26 - The ability of camera and directing styles - 47:57 - Teaching film making - 52:52 - importance of listening as an actor - 57:45 - Preference of material 

Nic has always been a leader in the apparel industry, and Singaporean street fashion scene. With his clear motif and goals in mind, Nic has led his brand and others to great success. I have always admired his philosophy and his heart of humility and for collaboration.  - 01:08 - Flesh Imp & Philosophy behind the brand - 05:16 - Being a fan or being in support of - 07 23 - Hip-Hop Culture - 09:58 - Collaboration in business - 15:32 - Nic in his early days - 18:20 - How tech has influenced fashion - 21:32 - Journey to starting a brand - 22:14 - Nic's unique yet ideal way of collaboration - 26:53 - How drive and potential is spotted - 30:02 - Being creative and cohesive - 33:030 - Business beyond Singapore - 39:47 - Cohesive work balance for staff - 41:45 - How Nic currently helps the industry and other creators - 44:24 - Adding property to the portfolio - 47:08 - Advise on starting a new Label