Hey there, A new year is coming up and for many of us, myself included, that means setting goals for next year. A big question about goals came up amongst friends this year. Are we setting goals just for the sake of having goals? I have a monthly accountability call with friends and last month one of us admitted something along these lines: "I know we have these calls and we commit to these monthly goals, but it feels like I'm just going through the motions. These goals don't even excite me....
almost 3 years ago • 2 min read
Hey there, The R word has been thrown around a lot the last few months and it seems it’ll be a bigger talking point in 2023. So let’s talk about marketing strategy during a recession. 1. On my mind: Marketing strategy for B2B SaaS companies during a recession We’re seeing all the layoffs in the tech world and unfortunately, some of you reading this might have been impacted. If you have been impacted and looking for a role, don’t hesitate to reach out and let me know how I can help. Many...
almost 3 years ago • 4 min read
Hey there, It's a reflective time of year and I'm in the process of planning what I'd like to achieve next year. Today we’re going to talk about the flaw of benchmarks and averages in both personal and professional areas life. 1. On my mind: The flaw of benchmarks I was on vacation in Hawaii this past summer and went on a morning run along Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head volcano. When I got to the visitor’s center, I asked how long a round trip hike to the top and back would take. 1.5...
almost 3 years ago • 4 min read
Hey there, Lately I've been pushing my boundaries of creating. It goes against my natural perfectionist instinct. I've been recording more podcasts, writing more (though not for my blog), and in general executing more and faster for the business. The biggest thing that has helped me is focusing on the creating, not "being creative or perfect." Before we get to that, I'm hosting The Road to Mastery this week. It's a series of 30-minute workshops about how to use content to generate...
about 3 years ago • 3 min read
Hey there, This newsletter is going to be a personal one and isn't 100% about business, but hopefully it gives you something to introspect on. As always, just reply to this email with questions or comments. 1. On my mind: Personal narratives and how they drive us I make one thing very obvious on all my online profiles. It’s on my website, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. I tell everyone I meet. I’ve mentioned it in one of my last emails. I’m Cambodian American. Let me tell you why that’s...
about 3 years ago • 3 min read
Hey there, In this edition of monthly meditations: My beginner's journey in swimming A business update and how we might've set our goal too low A workshop where I taught a skill that accelerated my career A friend I’ve enjoyed watching grow his business 1. On my mind: The joy of being a beginner When I think about learning, I intentionally go beyond professional and career development. I want to also develop skills outside of what I do for work. It keeps life interesting. People who know me...
about 3 years ago • 5 min read
Welcome to Monthly Meditations, my take on entrepreneurship and personal growth. I co-founded Omniscient Digital and previously served in growth functions at HubSpot and People.ai. Hey there, I have a few updates for you this week and I'm particularly excited about the "created" section. 1. On my mind: Recession & Hiring We’ve heard the R-word for weeks, maybe months now. News headlines have hinted at a recession and the destruction that would ensue. After reading “Trust Me I’m Lying” years...
over 3 years ago • 3 min read
Welcome to Monthly Meditations, my take on entrepreneurship and personal growth. I co-founded Omniscient Digital and previously served in growth functions at HubSpot and People.ai. Hey there, I've got a big update and a mantra to share with you this week. I'll also start sending a bi-weekly newsletter moving forward. 1. On my mind: Faith not fear Let’s talk about Kanye West. First off, this isn't about religion nor is it a reference to Jesus Walks. I watched the Netflix documentary on Kanye,...
over 3 years ago • 3 min read
Hey there, this email is turning more into a quarterly meditation than monthly but here we go. 1. On my mind I've been asking myself what a perfect day looks like and how I can be more intentional with how I spend my time. My most recent journal entries make it obvious how much of my life revolves around work. Even my hobby of learning about and building a business is what most people would call work. I have a day job at People.ai and I'm building a business, that already takes up the...
over 3 years ago • 2 min read