Good evening readers. If you haven't already noticed, Hangouts of Singapore has as of today been rebranded to A Man's Diary. This will mark a change in the focus of topics I write on. Where Hangouts of Singapore previously focused on snippets of life in Singapore and the occasional rambling, you can expect to read a wide range of topics on A Man's Diary, ranging anywhere from philosophy to grooming, history to book recommendations and anything else in-between. All of these themes are unified by the ultimate focus however; that of self-improvement. I hope to share some of the lessons I have learned in my life as well as those that I've come across in books, blog entries and other sources.
Obviously, I hardly profess to be a leading authority on such matters. I myself am very much a work in progress, as shall be the case until I take my last living breath. I have however, accrued some knowledge over the last two years.
Two years ago, I changed jobs. Without diving into specifics, I went from a job which barely challenged me to one where I was constantly put out of my comfort zone. Intellectually, linguistically, physically, my new job challenges me much more than my previous one. During the span of these two years, I also vowed to read more books, spanning genres such as economics, philosophy, psychology, biographies, political science, self-help, business, and military strategy, among others. I have accrued some wisdom from these two years and it is my earnest wish to share them with whoever may benefit from it. That is the ultimate aim as well as the driving force behind A Man's Diary.
Another driving force behind setting up A Man's Diary has been the influence certain writers have had on my life; namely Tim Feriss,
Ryan Holiday and Robert Greene. Of course, they're financially successful people, but it's also the level of wisdom, knowledge and being so well read that I admire about these three.
It is my sincere belief that part of the path to self-betterment lies in confronting the truth head-on. Therefore, I shall be absolutely forthcoming in my writings here. Do not expect me to sugar-coat words or be politically correct here. I say what is on my mind. If you are here for consolation, this may not be the best place for you.
Thus, let's all herald in a new age of A Man's Diary. It is a quest that every man should undertake; to discover his true potential in life by embarking on a journey of self-improvement. I shall see you again, dear readers, when my next article on the importance of journaling is out.
