Ian Tan

Ian Tan

Rename the History subject!

This morning, I heard something that changed the way I think about the topics of “learning” and “history”. On the Tim Ferriss podcast, Richard Koch, the investor and author of “The 80/20 Principle” (which I have read) shared that he majored in…

A Kondo Life

FYI, Marie Kondo’s book “The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up” was going for $1.99 USD on the Kindle Store a few days ago. I bought her other book “Spark Joy” in 2016, and I really got into decluttering. This photo…

Ban plastic bags?

From today 3rd July, plastic bags will no longer be free at supermarkets in Singapore. The Fairprice chain will charge 5 cents for each plastic bag. I don’t think this will change our addiction to using plastic bags, and some…

Anyone Can Draw Well – Part 2

Have you ever tried drawing a human hand? It is not easy, but anyone can do it! In my second part of my video series "Anyone Can Draw Well", I continue my sharing on how drawing is really more about seeing things properly, and how drawing helps us to understand the world in a better way.

Anyone Can Draw Well – Part 1

If you have spent your life believing that you cannot draw well, have you ever wondered why you think that way? I believe that anyone can draw well, and in this week's episode of ThinkTan, I show you why that is so, and why it is not really about how skilled your hands are. Also, believe it or not, drawing well can help us to lead better lives.

Everyone Needs A Lumbar Roll

Sitting down for long periods can lead to severe back pain if you do not adopt the right posture. A simple lumbar roll can help everyone sit correctly and prevent unnecessary pain.

Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex Review

The Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex is Jabra’s most portable professional headset touted to have best-in-class Active Noise Cancellation performance. I tested it in real-world conditions to find out if this is really THE headset for hybrid workers of the post-pandemic…