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I was reminded of that moment at the table.

If you were to ask me about my realtor journey while we were having coffee, I’d probably tell you this story and laugh halfway through it, still wondering what happened. On 28 September 2024, right after I passed my RES exam, my laoban Benson brought me down to PropNex CES. After that, we went for a simple meal. That was the first time I met laobanniang Jessie. Somewhere between the food and...

What self-employment really feels like

If you asked me 5 years ago whether I would leave corporate… I would have said no without even thinking. I liked the stability. The consistent paycheck. The “clear” path — work hard, get promoted, slowly climb. It felt safe. Predictable. Like life was… planned. But in 2025, something shifted. Not loudly. Not dramatically. Just a quiet but very certain feeling: “I...

Turns out, I was just easy.

I went to see a Taoist master recently for a reading. He told me something that stayed with me:“Love yourself more. Stop giving in so much. Start prioritising yourself.” He also said — people around me may seem like they love me,but they might love taking advantage of me more. “You like to see the good in people, but they are not as they seem.” I didn’t fully believe it at first. I...

Your Property Has an Expiry Date — When Does Things Start Getting Risky?

I had a conversation with a buyer recently that I think many people can relate to. He found a unit he really liked. Good size. Good layout. Price looked attractive. Then he asked me a very simple question: “Why is this one so much cheaper than the others?” And the answer? He found a unit he really liked. Good size. Good layout. Price looked attractive. Then he asked me a very simple question:...

“Are You a Top Producer?”

I had a conversation with a gentleman recently. He asked what I do. I said I’m a realtor and a barista. He paused. Then he asked, “Oh! So… like those top producers on instagram la?” I laughed and said no. He was confused. Not because I don’t want to do well. Not because I don’t want to earn. Of course I do. I’m human. But “top producer” has never been the term I wake up chasing. And...

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