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What Tim actually does for work [Chinese Edition] 我實際為咗工作做嘅嘢

If you grew up with immigrant parents you know the struggle. Explaining what you do for a living never really sticks. Last time I was back home I went all out and made a full PowerPoint presentation in Cantonese. I’m practicing until I’m fluent, so send me a message and let’s chat!

Draw a Telephone a 100 ways ☎️ In my 10–20–30 Challenge, I reference a video by Dan Mall where he recalls a design school assignment to draw a telephone in 100 different ways. I love this exercise because it forces you to think creatively and look at things differently.

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Year in Review ✨ As I look back on 2025, one word stands out: agency. This year was all about being proactive, taking ownership, and shaping my path instead of letting life just happen. It’s been a year of learning, exploring, and leaning into creativity as my competitive edge. It wasn’t all smooth sailing. The economy slowed, financial goals fell short, and the rise of AI brought plenty of uncertainty. Even so, these challenges pushed me to grow and focus on what I can control.

Some of the moments that made this year unforgettable include traveling to NYC and Las Vegas, attending Bitcoin conferences, creating sketchnotes, launching my new portfolio website, and meeting incredible new people along the way.

2025 reminded me that agency isn’t just a mindset ✨ it’s action. I’m carrying that forward into 2026 to make it bigger, more creative, and to take more chances.

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My Top 10 Books & Podcasts of 2025

1. Creative Confidence by Tom Kelly & David Kelly
2. The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson & William Rees-Mogg
3. Logos That Last by Allen Peters
4. All-In Podcast
5. The Book of Satoshi by Phil Champagne
6. The Big Print by Lawrence Lepard
7. Positioning by Al Ries & Jack Trout
8. What Bitcoin Did with Danny Knowles
9. The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom
10. Maple Bitcoin