Brienne writes

003 Tech-fail Yesterday I met an ex-colleague turned friend. We lost touch as he left for another school. I texted him last Chinese New Year and the text did not get through. I thought he changed his number.  Then I had to pass him some information through Whatsapp. It did not go through again. He did not change his number or block me. Weird. I could not call him too. Finally, he added my number again before my WhatsApp text could go through.  It got me thinking. How many more of my friends have I missed through this issue? 

002 Introductions For introductions: we need a communication framework: NSFAM Name + Business name Same: What is it that I'm same as you that you already understand. When you first meet someone new, people will be able to recall who you are better if you put yourself into a simple category they already understand. Example: teacher, software engineer, life coach etc Fame: What makes you interesting/ fascinating? What big brands have you worked with? What interesting projects have you landed? Think big numbers/ awards/ big awards etc Aim: What are you working on in the next 90 days?  Game: What is the bigger vision you want to achieve in the next 3-6 years?  From The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett : The Money Making Expert (NEW): The 7, 11, 4 Hack that turns $1 into $10k per month with Daniel Priestley  

Starting a new writing segment titled the Daily Read. Of stuff I've curated from the web or books, or podcasts I've listened to. Think of it like getting a peek into Brienne's (second) brain, a place where I house all the stuff I've learnt throughout the day or week. Welcome to my second brain.  001 Walk more For the readers: An afternoon stroll can improve mood and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Walking, especially at brief pace is thought to trigger the release of pain-relieving endorphins and curb the release of stress hormones, cortisol.  While it may seem simple, walking requires the coordination and effort of many muscles in your legs, torso and back.  To keep up with the increase in energy demand, the vessels around these muscles are remodelled to deliver more oxygen. At the same time, your heart becomes more efficient at pumping blood.  In a few months, these changes can lower your blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke....