Passion is a Woodfire

Passion is hot, fiery hot. It’s a force that can be built up; all it takes is to gather the wood and strike a spark. Once ignited, with continuous care and effort, the flames of passion remain strong and vibrant. However, without maintenance and energy, passion will wane and eventually be extinguished. Passion manifests in various forms—be it romantic love, hobbies, careers, or any other pursuits that capture our interest and feel invigorating and new....

October 5, 2020 · 1 min · Andrew Siah

Why I keep a List of my Failures.

What is a Failure CV? A Failure CV stands as the antithesis of a conventional CV. In a standard resume, we meticulously conceal our failures, showcase our strengths tailored for potential employers, and employ compelling action verbs to magnify our successes. Conversely, a Failure CV is characterized by: Revealing all our failures Reflecting on our intentions and the original goals Using clear terms to articulate our missteps and the lessons learned Here is my Failure CV, which I update on a continual basis....

October 5, 2020 · 3 min · Andrew Siah

Reimagining an affordable Blockchain-based Insurance

Insurance Origin of Insurance You’re a sailor in 17th century Great Britain. Sailing the 7 seas for gold, gospel, and glory. Yet with all the treasures and adventure of sailing, it came with significant risks. With pirates lurking around for booties, lousy hygiene on board, terrible treatment to most sailors, unpredictable storms, and little to no healthcare on board, it’s not far-fetch to say a significant amount of sailors don’t return alive....

October 5, 2020 · 7 min · Andrew Siah

Why You Should Show Your Work

Through my two years of studying at university, I have been graced with many opportunities. Friends who I scored Hackathons with; mentors who guided me on professional and private life matters; gracious recommendation letters that I received for my work; and interviews for jobs and scholarships that I’ve gotten from mutual friends. What is the commonality above? That I have substance. Maybe not, I’m 100% sure there are many more out there who are more knowledgeable, with better GPA and a CV 10,000 lumen brighter than mine....

September 4, 2020 · 3 min · Andrew Siah