Authenticity

Even My Discipline Was an Escape?

August 9, 20265 min readAuthenticity 2

Busywork can be a clever escape hatch from your true goals. I thought I was disciplined, but I was just avoiding my real work.

How I Lost My Writing Home

July 22, 20267 min readAuthenticity 2

Leaving WordPress for GrooveFunnels stopped me from blogging for years. Buggy software made me avoid my site, but I finally found a way back.

Do You Believe in Yourself?

September 3, 20252 min readAuthenticity 44

Despite completing 12 months of water fasts, self-doubt stayed. Here is what happened when I chose to show up anyway.

Do You Want to Keep Him Alive?

August 28, 20252 min readAuthenticity 72

Facing a heavy DNR decision for my brother tested my limits, but I had to keep showing up. Here is what it taught me.

Jesus heals my brother, and he runs towards Him

Bringing Luke to Church

May 31, 20251 min readAuthenticity 19

Bringing my younger brother to church during his illness wasn't easy, especially when he wanted to stay home. Here is why we persist.

41-Year-Old Asher Photoshoot

May 17, 20252 min readAuthenticity Personal Branding 43

At 41, I completed all 3 modules of the ACLP course. Here is how I celebrated after a sleepless night of preparation.

The Cow and the Tiger

December 13, 20242 min readAuthenticity 14

An old parable about a cow and a tiger reminded me: not every kind suggestion is one I should take. Staying true to myself.

40 Days, No Sugar, Done

March 25, 20241 min readAuthenticity 16

I finished a 40-day no sugar fast combined with exercise, but feeling constantly weak showed me I messed up somewhere. Here is what changes.

What Happens When You Read Your Own Personal Development Advice 15 Years Later?

November 27, 20231 min readPersonal Development Authenticity 8

Writing goals down was supposed to change everything in 2009. After failing since 2008, a look at old advice shows what actually matters.

What If You Had To Speak For 5 Minutes In Front Of Speaking Professionals?

October 23, 20232 min readAuthenticity 28

After finishing a 60-day content challenge, I entered a speaker competition. A misunderstanding forced me to speak unprepared...

Unfollow Now: My 60-Day Challenge Begins

July 31, 20233 min readAuthenticity Marketing 48

Posting content regularly is the only thing I can control. Here is why I am committing to a 60-day challenge today.

Rebalancing Duty and Crisis: Luke's Readmission to the Hospital

April 26, 20231 min readAuthenticity 93

After 119 excruciating days in the hospital, 4 great days at home ended suddenly with signs of another stroke. An urgent update on Luke Aw.

Throwback to 2004: My First Solo Singing Competition

March 7, 20232 min readAuthenticity 14

Fearing people would mock my voice, I entered a 2004 singing contest without telling anyone. What happened on stage shocked me.

Update on My Brother

January 18, 20232 min readAuthenticity 45

My brother moved to a rehab hospital after a second stroke. Here is how his recovery is going and how we are adapting.

Update Since the Fall on Dec 23rd

January 11, 20231 min readAuthenticity 50

After weeks in the ICU following a severe fall on Dec 23, my brother is taking his first steps forward in a general ward. Here is where things stand.

How Unremembered Books Still Shape Your Mind

June 11, 20212 min readAuthenticity 34

Why reading physical books changes how knowledge becomes part of you, even if you cannot remember every page you have read.

Message in a glass bottle near rocky shores

Hey Asher, Shut Up

August 22, 20204 min readAuthenticity Marketing 124

I offered feedback nobody asked for, got unfriended for it, and I'm still giving away the resource that started it all.

The White Stuff

August 8, 20201 min readAuthenticity 25

I started getting grey hair as a 10-year-old. Instead of hiding it, I attached values like wisdom and learning to it. See where it led.

Superstar Uncle Drama

June 16, 20148 min readAuthenticity 3

Auditioning for Project SuperStar taught me some lessons for a busy month of June. This is a boring post. Don't bother reading.

My Confession: 5 Minutes As Judas

April 22, 20146 min readTheatre Authenticity Christianity 18

To portray Judas, I dragged up past demons and dark thoughts. I thought I had it under control until the performance ended and tears took over.

Firewalker Coming Through!

September 9, 20094 min readPersonal Development Authenticity

I walked on fire at Tony Robbins' UPW Singapore, pushing my energy to level 110, but a mistake on day 3 made me miss the final day of the seminar.