For a significant period of my corporate life in Singapore, I believed that relentless effort
and impressive results were the only true measures of success. I pursued an "upward
swing" in my career with unwavering intensity, often working 18-hour days and enduring
immense stress.
My personal mantra was unwavering: "Job is never done unless it is done," and I truly
believed there was "nothing called work-life balance". I wore my hectic schedule like a
badge of honor. But this intense, almost obsessive, dedication ultimately led to a

significant health issue – being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. This illness served as a
profound wake-up call , forcing me to confront the silent, insidious killer that is
unchecked stress.
It was then I realized that true fulfillment and sustainable leadership aren't solely about
external achievements; they are, fundamentally, about nurturing your holistic well-being
and understanding that productivity without genuine presence is merely survival.
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