Al Harkan's Blog
My Written Thoughts on Media, Technology, and Everything in Between
Farewell, SEAtizen
“In the event I don’t make it back, I want you to know that you’ve been a real friend, R2. My best one, in fact."
Steve Jobs (2015)
I swear I do hear MUSIC every time I listen to dialogues by Aaron Sorkin. He turns people arguing, exchanging convos, into beautifully rhythmical dialogues, like I'd rather listen to these scenes than an actual piece of music.
Drama CPNS Dosen
Berikut ini adalah kurasi 3 Twitter threads yang saya tulis terkait kecurangan pada proses penerimaan PNS Dosen tahun 2020.
Place You Always Dream of Visiting
In those nights under the starry skies, In those days when heaven came to touch the sea, I always wished that you were beside me.
My 2016
It was a tipping point where I finally found my direction & headed to the resolution. After that, I only remember how my life was slowly moving into a clearer path & happier place.
My Friend's Fate
And a little reminder that being a good person never needs a reason; we always know that it's just the right thing to do. Never stop being a good person just because bad people are winning.
Business Lessons
Being a generalist can feel like a curse, being mediocre in many fields. The truth is, it is a blessing for an early founder, esp. the lone one. Being a generalist means you can save tons of outsourcing costs & work faster. That's the very least.
Why Your Art Sucks
What nobody tells people who are beginners is that all of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. And your taste is why your work dissappoints you.
Comedian & Dancer
Some people do enjoy anonymity, silence, or being present with themselves. It's okay doing what makes you happy without getting all the fame.
On Career Decision
Being confident with our career of choice also means ignoring the noise of others. In a time when everybody is showing off what they’re doing, it is easy to lose ourselves. This is a reminder to rethink why we’re doing what we’re doing. Just so we can stay true to ourselves.