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Entry #5: Having Bad Days Can Be A Good Thing

July 7, 2026 by Elliot Pek

Dear Diary, It is 7th July 2026. I just got home from what I can say the most hectic and chaotic night out of the 1.5 years working on this business. Suffice to say, this night tops the rest of the other nights that I have experienced. I am actually working on a different diary … Read more

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Entry #4: Does Self-Expression Make Business Easier?

June 23, 2026 by Elliot Pek

Dear Diary, It is 23rd June 2026. I don’t know. I kind of find it easier to type out these journals as compared to the proper articles that I have lined up. Not gonna lie, I am kind of …… procrastinatey with those full-blown structured and well thought-out articles, and it is taking me quite … Read more

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Entry #3: Is Family Important When You Are Building A Business?

June 20, 2026 by Elliot Pek

Dear Diary, It is 19th June 2026. Today marks the 24th birthday for my younger brother. Don’t worry, he is not dead, and this is not an entry of reminiscence. The occasion reminded me of a recent incident that occurred which kind of rubbed me the wrong way. For context, when I was transitioning this … Read more

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Entry #2: How Does It Feel To Be Trapped In A Business You Can’t Get Out Of?

June 16, 2026 by Elliot Pek
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Dear Diary, It is 16th May 2026. Every day now feels like a slug. I get up in the morning, do a little workout, work on this blog for a bit, and slowly dread the moment I need to step out of the house and run the shop. It doesn’t feel like financial freedom at … Read more

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Entry #1: What Do Business Owners Want To Know

June 15, 2026 by Elliot Pek
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Dear Diary, It is 15th May 2026. I’m not really sure what to start with, honestly. The words that are printed here are just words that are falling off of my head and onto my hands, so it might just be a messy beginning. But I guess all beginnings are messy, just like the start … Read more

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The 1 Reason That Makes Someone Successful

June 16, 2026June 14, 2026 by Elliot Pek
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There is a reason that separates the successful from those yet to be successful. Here we discuss the reason that makes someone successful.

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The Experience of Having A Bad Landlord

June 14, 2026June 8, 2026 by Elliot Pek
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Horror stories of bad landlords are commonplace in the business world. My story is worth sharing

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It Is Better To Get A Job Than Go To School

June 4, 2026 by Elliot Pek
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What should you do when you are faced with 2 difficult choices – get a job or go to school? We believe that one of them is a better choice.

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You Should Shut Down Your Business: When Holding On Is More Painful Than Letting Go

June 4, 2026June 2, 2026 by Elliot Pek
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It is not easy to shut down a business. It is also not easy to keep staying in the same situation. Here is why.

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