1. Your shoes should be darker than your trousers. It makes your outfit look balanced and put together.
2. Fit is more important than brand. A cheap shirt that fits your shoulders perfectly beats an expensive oversized one every time.
3. Your clothes should follow your shoulder line. If the top hangs off your shoulders, it instantly looks sloppy.
4. Match your metals. If you’re wearing a silver necklace, keep your watch and belt buckle silver too.
5. Stick to 2–3 colors in an outfit. Too many colors ruin the look.
6. Clean shoes >>> expensive shoes.
7. Your trousers should slightly “kiss” your shoes. If they're too long, they fold, if they're too short, it looks odd.
8. Grooming is part of fashion. Haircut, trimmed beard, clean nails. Clothes can’t save bad grooming.
9. Balance proportions. If your top is loose, keep the trousers slimmer. If trousers are wide, keep the top structured.
10. Accessories should complement your look, not fight for attention.
Two years ago, I was working in the UK as a data analyst. After my three-month probation review, my line manager, a very good man, friendly but disciplined ; told me something that shook me.
He said I wouldn’t pass probation because I was making too many mistakes.
He didn’t say it to discourage me. He said it calmly, honestly, and with genuine concern. He explained that, as things stood, he couldn’t trust my analysis, and without trust, I couldn’t pass probation.
But he didn’t stop there. He showed me practical ways to improve:
1.Any work I analyse, I must go over it again several times before submitting.
2.Anything I don’t understand, I should ask stakeholders instead of guessing.
3.I needed to be more patient and stop rushing outputs.
4.I should document my assumptions and logic clearly so my work could be checked and followed.
5.I needed to build simple quality checks into my analysis before sharing results.
I won’t lie, it hurt. But I also had to admit the truth: I was making a lot of mistakes. That honest conversation became the beginning of my turnaround.
For the next three months, something changed. I was no longer working under unhealthy pressure. He had spoken to me in love, but responsibility was now on me. I slowed down, applied everything he said, and took full ownership of my work.
One particular thing that helped me massively was removing distractions when working. I stopped focusing on finishing analysis quickly and started focusing on quality over quantity.
Six months came, and I passed probation.
Those lessons stayed with me.
When I eventually left the organisation, my manager gave me very positive reviews sent me a message so encouraging that I screenshot it and till today, it still motivates me. That’s what you see there.
If you’re making mistakes at work and feeling under pressure, do the following:
•Slow down and review your work more than once
•Ask questions early, never assume
•Remove distractions when working
•Focus on quality, not speed
•Document your thinking and assumptions
•Build simple checks before submitting work
•Accept feedback without defensiveness
•Be patient with your growth process
Hopefully, things will turn around for you too.
Sometimes, one honest conversation can change everything
So for this year, I want to be happier, improve my family and my own life, be more physically fit and overall create connections and renew old ones.
Semoga dipermudahkan segalanya tahun ini. And to those reading this, I pray for the best for all of you too.
Aizy Ramli, 2026.
I rarely share things on social media as of late but, I think this should be a good time as ever to share.
These past 3 years, Iused to think that I am not enough, not smart enough, not good looking enough and not as athletic.
Was depressed and going in and out. Felt lost.
(Cont.) I am good enough.l! Heck I am a high performer! I got compliments on my looks! I shouldn't be so hard on myself! Things come if you work on it, slowly or otherwise.
I am not on a time limit, so I should try to improve myself, physically, spiritually and mentally.
My arwah Tok Wan passed away from diabetes complications and gangrene. He did not take his medications, and instead took bullshit products like this. It looked like thick sugar syrup.
Can we please regulate this kind of products more tightly?
My mom didn’t manage to complete her primary school due to poverty. She end up become successful businesswomen…
The one shaming the SPM school leaver is yourself not others
Isn’t he the strong supporter of Sanusi?
My mom didn’t manage to complete her primary school due to poverty. She end up become successful businesswomen…
The one shaming the SPM school leaver is yourself not others
Isn’t he the strong supporter of Sanusi?
Guess my rezeki isn't with this company. I didn't pass my probation period.
I guess it the way of Allah telling me, you better work on yourself.
I mean, I been taking it well, and I left with grace. Still I would be lying if I am not sad and pressured.
Well, let's keep a good outlook and look for jobs. Meanwhile, let's reset the mindset and fully recover from the burnout and stress.
And hopefully, the workplace will have good colleagues and clearer way to learn. I have no regrets as I tried my best.
Dugaan demi dugaan.
Sometimes I don't know how else I can survive. And life always gives them bad things like it's a freebie.
Guess there is some sacrifices needed to be done to stay alive and keep on going.
Ya Allah, permudahkan urusan ku, beri aku kekuatan berdiri balik.