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The Decode Diary

The Decode Diary isn"t just a podcast; it"s your passport to the untold stories of the average-looking but extraordinary Joes who try their best to make it in life. I first stumbled upon the idea of providing insights and perception of the general public when I had so much to talk about but also had so much to learn from those around me. The Decode Diary is a journey and process to decode and decrypt the everyday actions of these people with whom we can relate so much. If you are interested in

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00:18:57

Snippet: Why She Started Giving Her Own Workshop And...

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2024/06/05

After her career started, she felt she needed to do more. For the money, of course. But also to share and teach while learning. According to her, we resonate on the notion that we learn best when we teach. Belle seems to be confident she will continue to work towards giving her own workshop whenever she has the chance. I think there is just something about people who talk about their goals and their eyes light up the moment they see their vision come true. I hope this one does for her too. Listen

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00:12:12

Snippet: The Economics Of The Oil And Gas Industry As...

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2024/06/04

When I first heard about her job as a reservoir engineer, I didn't think it was something to do with the oil and gas industry. I thought it was closely related to reservoirs and waste water management. As if I didn't know enough about the field, she shared with me how on a high level overview the oil and gas industry works. Of course, there is the drilling, then the extraction and filter before the transportation which feeds into the network of energy sources we have today. I take this as a

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00:16:14

Snippet: Chemical Engineering Degree And Her Problem...

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2024/06/03

When asked about her role in her field, her eyes lit up and that is when you know someone is purely interested in what they are doing. Or maybe they are good actors, except I don't think Belle was acting up. From this conversation alone, I got to know the different streams in the oil and gas industry, specifically from her role as a reservoir engineer. In this snippet, we talked about her problem-solving skills in the field and how she leveraged what she learnt back in university in her job. It

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01:04:40

[FULL] Belle: “Engineering Makes Things Simpler And...

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2024/06/02

When I saw Belle’s graduation on her Instagram story, I reached out to her to know her story. Despite being a fresh graduate, she is very well-versed in her field of chemical engineering. To be more exact, she is a reservoir engineer. If you are like me wondering what a reservoir engineer does, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we dive deep into her journey from developing interest in physics and chemistry back in high school to selecting chemical engineering as her major and then

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00:16:09

Snippet: How To Be Self-Compassion And Self-Critical...

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2024/05/28

I haven't really hit the peak of what a good body looks like, but with my workout routine, I always think there's something not done correctly. Not enough reps, not enough sets and not enough weights. There's always something that is not enough and I can only take the blame myself for still being small after months of working out. Talking to Joshua made me realize how important it is to compare not with others, but with yourself. It's hard not to compare with everyone else in the same gym lifting

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00:14:57

Snippet: How The Gym Culture Has Evolved Over The Years

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2024/05/27

Although hitting the gym has been a trend for many years, for many reasons, I want to talk about this because I want to find out why people are taking to social media to show a picture of their biceps when things like this wouldn't have happened 50 years ago. Maybe social media played a part, maybe the idea of sharing the perfect workout routine that leads to the perfect body shape makes sense, maybe it is to promote a healthier lifestyle among the hustle and bustle, whatever it is, I'm

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01:44:21

[FULL] Joshua: “Always Have Patience For Results, But...

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2024/05/26

I have only recently started going to the gym because for my whole life, I have stuck to a home workout routine. Probably because it is cheap and you get to be the sole user of all the equipment. The sad truth is there are not a lot of options, be it equipment or exercises. The way to get serious in working out is to at least know the fundamentals before any injury hits. Joshua, a financial advisor turned gym personal trainer, comes onto the show to share what he feels like is the perfect workout

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00:15:45

Snippet: How She Moved On From The Breakup

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2024/05/22

I don't know how, and I don't want to know how. But Jennefer did it in an elegant way. She chose the way many wouldn't and I'm not saying this should be the only approach, but I hope anyone who has to go through a heartbreak chooses to forgive and let go. Cry a little, be sad a little, go through the 7 stages of denial, and then as a closing to the event, try to forgive a little. Listen to the full conversation here:

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00:11:48

Snippet: Her Breakup Story

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2024/05/21

I don't think anyone should condone the act of betrayal in any relationship. Jennefer talked to me how she found out about the affair her ex-boyfriend had with her friend. When I was listening, I couldn't understand what the boy was thinking. But it didn't matter. What matter was that Jennefer had already forgiven him and let go of this hurtful past. If you listened, I was having a hard time trying to ask about her story, so all credits to her for having that courage. If there is one thing I

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00:10:14

Snippet: Dating On Tinder, Red Flags And Criteria

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2024/05/20

I have always wondered what people do on dating apps like Tinder. I mean, it is a chatting app where you get to know people and talk to them based on primarily their looks. I am lucky to have Jennefer on the show to describe how she dates on Tinder. Fun fact: I went on to the app to try it for awhile, only to be put off by the surface-level chitchats and unintimidating topics that I didn't have the time for. Moreover, there were a lot of scams that I almost fell for and it is imperative to

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00:56:11

[FULL] Jennefer: "He Made Me Make The Move To Break...

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2024/05/19

We met on Tinder not for hookups or “benefits” but after getting to know her, listening to her breakup story gave me a sense of heartache. I sat down with Jennefer who opened up her past relationship where her boyfriend cheated on her. I think most people listening to this may or may not have experienced this and I would never hope for such an encounter for anyone, but there are values in it where we can learn along the way. For myself, I am trying to be honest with myself for how I live my life,

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00:25:11

Snippet: Ideas And Cultures Are Probably Parasites

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2024/05/15

Towards the end of the conversation, I can tell Jared is an optimistic man considering most of the topics we discussed were indicating to an extent that human wouldn't be able to survive far into the next century. He suggested replacement questions and statements, one of which I like a lot - Ideas and cultures are probably symbiotes instead of parasites. I raised the question of whether ideas and cultures travel from host to host, sucking energy for their own benefits. For context, if a dangerous

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00:17:11

Snippet: Are We Becoming Selfish As A Species?

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2024/05/14

From the book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah, he described the long process of human evolution where we used to hunt in groups. Then, we slowly turned to agriculture because of the ease of storage of wheat. Agriculture means we start working for our own food and care less about the herd. I think our current point in time is a point where we are vastly segregated by invisible walls called economics and politics. We are probably more selfish than ever, considering whatever we do

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00:13:51

Snippet: Morality And Cultures That Were Once Less...

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2024/05/13

I've always wondered how things change over time. Like the stock market, the world economy, global political leadership or even my own behavior, I think of them in a line graph. There are many indicators and legends that we can give to make the graph a richer one, but the conversation with Jared was fascinatingly catered for me when we talked about morality and how it has changed over the entire human history. Jared studied philosophy in evolution and objectivity in moral norms, a subject not

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01:16:23

[FULL] Jared: “I Think The World Has Very Few Answers...

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2024/05/12

I needed to look up the terms “evolution” and “objectivity in moral norms” when I learnt that this was the degree Jared underwent in the U.S. and I knew nothing about them. It turns out I had done a little bit of reading on these topics and you must believe me when I say I had a ton of fun just thinking about all these questions. None of us had the answers though. The fun part was challenging our beliefs and I realized some beliefs felt immensely strong walking away from this conversation. It felt

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00:18:03

Snippet: Tier 2 Areas And How To Assess Whether It Is...

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2024/05/08

When I told Ganesha the property an agent was selling me, he helped me analyze it and gave his opinions on whether this was a good property. It wasn't about making a decision that day, but more on learning the process to analyze and determine if a property is worth what it was advertised. In this snippet, Ganesha shared with me his thought process and I think I could do an entire episode sifting through properties together. Listen to the full conversation:

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00:08:11

Snippet: How Far Should We Go With Renovation To...

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2024/05/07

When it comes to renting out your units, I think the lesson here is that we have to strike a balance between profit and marketing. Sure we can save a ton by not renovating but if it does not provide enough comfort for tenants, that is bad marketing over the long term and eventually it will hurt profitability really bad. My take on this one is to invest in renovation such that it turns out to be ideal for tenants to pay you a decent rent. Listen to the full conversation:

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00:06:43

Snippet: The Mistakes Young People Make Before Buying...

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2024/05/06

I think when many young adults who have just graduated and started working get the touch of money that they earn, they spend it easily and quickly. More so when it comes to cars and "symbolic" items that can tell they are rich and they have "made it". It can include cars, watches or even expensive trips. For me, it is the long term future that I'm always thinking about. The money that I invest in today may not yield returns immediately, but I know that the habits that I cultivate while doing that

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00:53:55

[FULL] Ganesha (Part 2): “I’ve Seen The Master Plan...

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2024/05/05

I’m delighted to have Ganesha on the show again and of course we are going to talk about property investment and the renting landscape in Malaysia. It feels like we are hitting a new episode on this topic every month or so, and believe me I think we are headed in that direction. If you haven’t listened to the first part, I’m pretty sure you will have a lot more questions after listening to it. I brought those questions here in this episode, hoping to give Ganesha a chance to really teach me what I

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00:15:42

Snippet: Personal Emotions Show You Care And What He...

The Decode Diary ·

2024/05/01

I first felt ironic when people who say they care but do not put in as much emotions. I used to think that way. Until Aaryan told me otherwise.It turns out, that people who care do not need to show their emotions, we can tell simply by their behavior and actions. Either way, I think it needs to be able to convey that message to those around you because without which, relationships tend to be broken by silence and inactions. Listen to the full conversation here:

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