Lisa JY Tan

A Cool Nerd

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Latest Posts

Magic

Everyone keeps telling me I need to rest more. Every time I speak with Luca, he keeps reminding me to rest and take a break. It’s hilarious and I am…

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Community

2 years ago this time, I decided to heed Elliott’s advice and build my own community. 2 years later, I am madly obsessed with my community and I love them…

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ED Turns 2

It makes me truly honoured to say that Economics Design is now 2. I feel like a mum, and my baby is growing. Slowly and steadily. Still 18 more years…

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Stress

I’m feeling the stress lately. It always exists and I think a healthy dose of stress is very beneficial. The past ~2 weeks has been a little more stressful than…

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Of Cocaine

For the record: No, I do not do cocaine. Never done it. Everyone keeps asking how do I have so much energy to do the things I do and to…

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Clarity

Days like these when the dark clouds are gone, when the light passes through and the road is illuminated again. I live for days like these. I am grateful for…

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Current mood (Mar ’21): I love desserts. But I don’t need them to live.

Note to self (Q1)

Dear Lisa, you’ll be fine. Just fine. You’re on the right path. Just make sure you don’t deviate too much or get distracted by the next shiny thing. Focus on the things that matter, and keep building building and building. It may be scary out there, but you have the world’s biggest cheerleaders and supporters behind you. You’ll be fine. Just fine.