I write a daily newsletter about mental health, physical health and productivity. Sprinkled with real time stories from my life, I'm on this journey just as much as you are. See you inside!
I have some gifts for you today
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Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻🎁 I have a couple of small gifts for you today. These are some of my favourite resources on mental health, exercise, and productivity which I enjoy. May they benefit you as much as they’ve helped me throughout the year. Mental HealthThe Ultra Successful NewsletterThis is a weekly newsletter I NEVER miss. If you’re looking for a newsletter that’s inspiring and serves up actionable advice, check out The Ultra Successful Newsletter. Success starts with believing in your potential—and it might just give you the nudge you need to think bigger, AND achieve big things for yourself. ExerciseKneesOverToesGuy - YouTube ChannelThis channel has been life changing for my lower body mobility. His videos helped me regain range of motion, undo years of sitting, and build a stronger body that lets me enjoy football without having to worry if I’ll get injured. If you need practical exercises to start today, this is the place to go. Kyle Boges - YouTube ChannelYou know I never recommend fluff, and Kyle’s videos are the pinnacle of simplicity - almost always under 5 minutes, zero time wasted in long intros, and holistic fitness advice that doesn’t feel like it’s forced down your throat. Fitness Confidential - 6 Vile Secrets of the Fitness IndustryIf you haven’t already, check out my post on the 6 Vile Secrets of the Fitness Industry. It’s a deep dive into some of the shocking truths I uncovered during my years as a personal trainer. ProductivityHow to Be Great? Just Be Good, RepeatablyTurns out that being great is not about endless productivity but about seeing greatness as consistent, good work over time. This simple yet profound idea has shaped how I approach work, and why I prioritise the process of showing up vs getting too fixated on goals - maybe it will for you too. Have a jolly great day ahead 😄 Nicholas Ng |
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I write a daily newsletter about mental health, physical health and productivity. Sprinkled with real time stories from my life, I'm on this journey just as much as you are. See you inside!
Today’s email is going out much later than I’d like - I usually prefer to send them before noon, but I’m at my parents’ place for Boxing Day dinner later, so I’m writing this at my desk in my old room. Better late than never, as they say. I’m getting close to 100 consecutive daily emails now, and if there’s one lesson this streak has taught me, it’s that starting late might not be perfect, but it’s still better than not starting at all. I’m also juggling a busy and heavy period with work and...
The other day, I got a call from yet another unknown number. I panicked for a moment thinking back to the time my old workplace called me while I was shopping for groceries. But I wasn’t that busy this time, so I picked up out of curiosity, An automated voice answered me: “Hello, I’m from JobStreet, and your resume has been approved…” 🤮 I hung up immediately, but I wish I had let it ramble on because it would have given me great email fodder to write more stories. Still, scams like these make...
"Why are you making us pay the bill?" I ask, genuinely confused. "Because didn’t you ask for the bill?" the trainee waitress shoots back, sounding annoyed as if I’m backtracking on something I requested. We’d already had our appetisers, but our main course was taking forever. This back-and-forth went on for a couple more exchanges before she finally understood what I was trying to say: “No, listen,” I say slowly, for what feels like the hundredth time. “We don’t want the bill. We just want to...