You made it. You navigated the dizzying ascent of the IFC, mastered the morning MTR rush, and built a life in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. From the outside, it’s a picture of success. But inside, a different story is often being written—one of constant pressure, a low hum of anxiety, and a deep-seated feeling of isolation that even the brightest neon lights can't dispel. You are not alone. The relentless pace of Hong Kong, combined with the unique pressures of expa

Let's take the example of a Concert Pianist’s Practice. Every world-class pianist knows the secret—real artistry isn’t born in flawless performances, but in the deliberate struggle of practice. When a musician hits a wrong note, their brain doesn’t shut down—it supercharges. Neuroplasticity fires up, creating new neural pathways with each repetition. The struggle isn’t failure; it’s the brain’s upgrade mechanism.

You lost the promotion. Your startup idea flopped. That relationship crashed and burned. Society calls this failure. But what if it’s actually fuel? The most successful people in history—from Einstein to Oprah—didn’t avoid failure. They used it as a hidden reset button. Here’s how to transform setbacks into your greatest advantage.

You’ve felt it before—that sudden chill, that unexplained tension, that voice in your head whispering: "Something’s off." We call it intuition. And when we ignore it, we often regret it. From toxic relationships to bad business deals, your gut knows danger before your brain catches up. But in a world that worships logic, we’ve been trained to dismiss these signals—until it’s too late. Let’s break down how intuition works, what red flags really look like, and why trusting your

Marvel’s Thunderbolts isn’t just another superhero film—it’s a raw, emotional deep-dive into mental health, redemption, and the blurred line between heroes and villains. Unlike typical comic book stories where good and evil are clearly defined, this movie forces us to ask: What if the real battle isn’t against villains, but against our own minds?

As a therapist in Sheung Wan, Central Hong Kong, I’ve seen these lessons transform lives—including my own. Whether you're navigating career changes, relationships, or personal growth, these insights can help you skip unnecessary detours. Here are the 40 hard-earned truths that would have saved me (and maybe you) years of unnecessary struggle

However, it’s a struggle. We want things to happen in our own time. We think we see all the angles and all the possibilities, but we don’t. When we aren’t in control, we feel lost and maybe even a little rebellious. Sometimes we have stops and starts and we give up before things can really get rolling. So, how do we know what’s meant for us and what isn’t?