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Widhi Asmoro Journal 

Welcome to Widhiasmoro’s Journal. This is where stories unfold beyond the limelight. Dive into reflections, creative notes, behind-the-scenes moments, and personal journeys of an independent music artist and a seeker of knowledge. Each post offers a glimpse into the soul behind the sound.

Looking for inspiration, process, or passion? You’ll find it all here.

📖 Read the latest stories. Stay close to the music. Be part of the journey.

•May 12, 2025••, , ,

Unpacking the “Lazy Native” Label: A Book Talk

I joined a book club at Wardah Books last Sunday, May 11, 2025. It was hosted by The Seekers Club by Maktaba Books. We discussed The Myth of the Lazy Native by Dr. Syed Hussein Alatas, and it truly opened my mind. The session featured the ever-wise Prof. Walid Jumblatt and was moderated by the...
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•April 22, 2025••, ,

How The Live Your Values Deck Helped Me

One of the best takeaways from my recent trips to San Francisco was a team session where we played with something called The Live Your Values deck. This clever little deck was introduced by Pinterest’s Chief of Content, Malik Ducard. He shared how it has helped him gain clarity about what truly matters in his...
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•April 21, 2025••, ,

Reflection: Observing The Muddy Water

My head’s been spinning these past few weeks, like a vinyl on a turntable. Since I returned from San Francisco, everything’s felt a little foggy. People blamed the jet lag. I said… maybe. Then, during a short trip to Batam, I had a chat with Bibil. She’s one of the facilitators at Rumah Remedi and...
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•April 20, 2025••, , , ,

Notes from the Book Club: Prophetic Healing

Today’s book club opened my eyes to something beautiful. Islam is not just about getting to heaven and avoiding hell. It is also about how we live our daily lives and enjoy them, from what we eat to how we care for our bodies. The Quran offers clear guidance, and the Prophet Muhammad showed us...
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•April 17, 2025••, , ,

FYP with Monica Hynds: Career Advice from The Experts

With the job market in Singapore already so competitive, even small shifts in the global economy hit harder than expected. That’s why thoughtful career advice from the experts feels more valuable than ever. Alhamdulillah, I had the chance to attend FYP (For Your Passion), hosted by Monica Hynds. It’s a chill fireside chat on Sunday...
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•April 16, 2025••,

Service Day: Cleaning The Singapore River

You always hear people say, “Singapore is so clean!” But… is it really that clean all the time? During a recent Service Day hosted by Pinterest, I joined the Waterways Watch Society to help cleaning the Singapore River. Our mission is to hunt down and fish out all the unwanted treasures floating in the water....
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•April 15, 2025••, , ,

Lunch with The IndoTech Community in Singapore

Did you know that Indonesia is exporting not just palm oil but also talent? With over 9 million Indonesians working overseas, there’s a growing number joining Singapore’s tech scene. In the middle of this digital migration, there’s a standout community called the IndoTech community in Singapore. Turns out, we Indonesians don’t just bring sambal sachet...
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•April 14, 2025••, ,

Revisiting Pinterest Headquarter in San Francisco

In early April 2025, I flew to San Francisco to visit the Pinterest headquarter and meet the incredible Global Content Organization team. Three full days of meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and just the right amount of caffeine. Meeting people in real life is something else. No screen delay, no awkward silences, and thankfully no “can...
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•April 13, 2025••, ,

Advice from Andy Zain: Beware of the AI Hype

In this wild climate of global chaos and economic ups and downs, which industry truly deserves our time if we want to secure wealth and grow our savings? Andy Zain offered a surprisingly simple piece of advice: follow where the money flows. I have to admit, I was caught off guard. I expected the usual...
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•April 12, 2025••, ,

How To Be Childlike, Not Childish

So the other day, I got a DM from Mbak Shita, the co-founder of Rumah Remedi. She sent me a short video from The Daily Coach featuring none other than Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat Pray Love. In the video, she talks about the difference between being childlike and being childish. After watching the...
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