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Getting Started Triumphs Perfect Preparation
Insights & Education
Getting Started Triumphs Perfect Preparation
Mohamed Nawfil
Mohamed Nawfil

Mohamed Nawfil reflects on why ideas don't fail because of timing or imperfection, but because action is delayed. Drawing from his journey building Etherealm, he explores why momentum—not over-planning—is the true catalyst for progress. The piece argues that clarity comes from building early, and that the most important step is often simply starting.

26/01/20262 min read69 viewsFeatured

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Getting Started Triumphs Perfect Preparation
Insights & Education
Getting Started Triumphs Perfect Preparation
Mohamed Nawfil
Mohamed Nawfil

Mohamed Nawfil reflects on why ideas don't fail because of timing or imperfection, but because action is delayed. Drawing from his journey building Etherealm, he explores why momentum—not over-planning—is the true catalyst for progress. The piece argues that clarity comes from building early, and that the most important step is often simply starting.

26/01/20262 min read69 views
The 9–5 Is No Longer the Default, Here's Why I Chose to Build Instead
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The 9–5 Is No Longer the Default, Here's Why I Chose to Build Instead
Adrin Roshan Andrew Manohar
Adrin Roshan Andrew Manohar

Adrin reflects on why the traditional 9–5 model is no longer the universal benchmark for ambition or success. Blending personal entrepreneurial experiences with labour market research, he explores how ownership, adaptability, and portfolio careers are reshaping modern work. The article connects early ventures and fintech building to broader economic shifts. It challenges readers to reconsider whether stability should still be defined by structure; or by value creation.

20/01/20264 min read125 views

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Jun Hao Tan
Jun Hao Tan
Freelance Social Media Assistant with SEAJBL Singapore

A Singaporean food content creator behind Youonlyeatonce, a storytelling-driven platform capturing Singapore’s food culture and the people behind every dish. He believes that stories are the threads that connect us and hopes to honour these individuals by preserving not only traditions but also the memories and legacies within each dish, translating food into frames and moments into stories worth remembering.

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Pamela C
Pamela C
Founder of Cozysips

Pamela C is a Singaporean entrepreneur behind Cozysips, a home cafe inspired by her love for coffee and tea. Drawing from her background as a Learning Designer, she is also deeply passionate about creating lifestyle experiences and workshops that encourage people to slow down and connect over life's simple moments.

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Mohamed Nawfil
Mohamed Nawfil
Founder of Etherealm

Mohamed Nawfil is a Singaporean Entrepreneur building Etherealm, a social networking platform to promote secure user collaboration in the development and execution of ideas in a sandbox environment. A strong believer of doing what you love and is striving to do just that for people around the world through his works.

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Money Pasar Team
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Money Pasar Team is the editorial group behind Money Pasar Voices, sharing stories and insights on cross-border finance, fintech, and the human connections behind how money moves across Southeast Asia.

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