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Career vs Health: I Thought I Could Do Both [W&S 136]

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What happens when your career is soaring—but your body suddenly says stop?  We dive into two powerful stories of resilience and transformation.

What you’ll hear:

- The hidden signs one entrepreneur ignored until a major health crisis.

- How a banking professional took bold steps to reclaim his health.

- Why success means nothing if you don’t protect your well-being.

Guests:

- Howie Tan, Co-founder & CEO of Kintsugi Investing School – entrepreneur & investor, forced to rethink life after kidney failure.

- Bernard Sim, ESG Program Manager – banking professional, who transformed his health through drastic change.

Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation—it might just be the reminder you need to listen to your body before it’s too late.

What We Discuss:

  • 04:12 What’s your age now, and how did life change before vs after?
  • 07:01 When did you first notice something was off?
  • 18:55 What pushed you to act on health without being forced?
  • 21:10 How has the crisis changed how you prioritize daily health?
  • 25:47 What rules or routines keep you healthy today?
  • 28:53 How do high performers protect health while pursuing big goals?

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