We all have an inner rhythm — a pulse that defines how we live, work, and renew ourselves, be it our lifestyle, our behaviors at work, or dealing with relationships, personal and professional, both.
My philosophy has always been that of motion with meaning, what I call the relentless pursuit of doing something meaningful. I find peace not in stillness but in purposeful engagement. Even when I pause, it is not to disconnect but to recycle my energy — to reflect, re-centre, and return stronger. For me, rest is reflection, not retreat. How often I get tutored by family friends to slow down, retreat, and recycle, as it will take its toll on my health and possibly impairing my ability for long-term impact.
Though a very thoughtful and caring perspective but my notion on that is that if one can maintain discipline in life and fulfillment based on happiness of mind and soul, that is indeed the key to body resilience, this can endure any stretches, be it a hectic work schedule or taking on challenging work assignments, or more challenging goals to accomplish such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
In my book “Getting to Resilient Mode,” I wrote that resilience is not a one-time act of recovery; it is a sustained rhythm between action and introspection. That rhythm defines much of my life. I am relentless, not because I am restless, but because I see purpose as a living flame — one that must be tended constantly through thought, effort, and self-renewal.
Whether it is my work, my mentoring, my love for food and culture, or my creative pursuits — I see every act as an expression of meaning. I strive to engage not to prove, but to inspire. My intention has never been to exhibit heroism, but to ignite reflection in others — to show that fulfillment lies not in applause, but in authenticity.
QUOTE: I often remind myself: “Purpose is not a pursuit; it is an effort to accomplish.” It is the way we stand before life — grounded, mindful, yet forward-moving. It is about choosing substance over showbiz, essence over embellishment, and impact over impression.
Resilience, as I see it, is not built in our victories but in our continuance and ability to manage adversity over struggles and maneuvering difficulties to accomplish meaningful outcomes in how we convert every challenge into insight, every exhaustion into renewal. I hope my way of living and working becomes a quiet reminder to those around me — my colleagues, family, and friends — that success is not found in motion alone, but in meaningful motion.
So yes, I continue — relentlessly yet reflectively — to live in motion, to mentor with purpose, to create with depth, and to serve as a guiding light. Not to be followed, but to help others find their own rhythm of resilience — their own way of getting to resilient mode. What most people forget when you do things, you learn from them; even when you fail therein, you succeed as you introspect from their failings.