A Digital Marketing Engineer, helping B2B Tech companies showcase products & services. Also working part-time as a HelathyGamer Coach.https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/recovering-redacted-content-it-s-scary-how-easy-it-is/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/recovering-redacted-content-it-s-scary-how-easy-it-is/Digital redaction methods are often less secure than they appear. This article demonstrates how easily redacted content can be recovered and provides recommendations for proper document sanitization.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/an-entrepreneur-s-guide-to-effective-time-tracking/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/an-entrepreneur-s-guide-to-effective-time-tracking/Time-tracking is essential for entrepreneurs to improve productivity and business decisions. This guide explains the benefits, challenges, and how to find a system that works for your needs.Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/i-ve-time-tracked-for-a-week--what-i-ve-learnt-made-me-uncomfortable/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/i-ve-time-tracked-for-a-week--what-i-ve-learnt-made-me-uncomfortable/Time-tracking revealed uncomfortable truths about my productivity. I discovered 'death time' constitutes a significant portion of my day despite efforts to optimize my schedule.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/doom-emacs-a-text-editing-playground-i-didn-t-know-i-needed/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/doom-emacs-a-text-editing-playground-i-didn-t-know-i-needed/Exploring Doom Emacs as a powerful text editing environment beyond just note-taking. This article shares my journey from simpler tools to the customizable world of Emacs and Org-mode.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/changing-jobs-for-the-8th-time/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/changing-jobs-for-the-8th-time/Reflections on changing careers and launching a B2B tech marketing firm. This article shares insights from my professional journey and the transition to entrepreneurship at age 28.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/omnifocus-is-not-a-todo-app--it-s-a-can-do-app/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/omnifocus-is-not-a-todo-app--it-s-a-can-do-app/Omnifocus transforms task management from a simple to-do list into a powerful system for intentional work. This article explains how Omnifocus differs from other task managers by focusing on what you can realistically accomplish.Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/why-am-i-migrating-to-micro-blog/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/why-am-i-migrating-to-micro-blog/My seventh blog migration brings me to Micro.blog, part of the IndieWeb movement. This article explains why I'm embracing this platform for content ownership while avoiding social media's walled gardens.Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/why-i-chose-hugo-for-my-personal-website/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/why-i-chose-hugo-for-my-personal-website/A detailed comparison of website platforms I've tried including Notion, Substack, WordPress, and Obsidian Publish. Hugo wins for its speed, markdown support, and customization options.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/18-months-being-a-marketing-manager/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/18-months-being-a-marketing-manager/Reflections on leading a small but impactful marketing team for 18 months. This article explores the multifaceted role of marketing beyond its stereotypes and how it shapes both external and internal perceptions.Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/how-competitive-shooters-made-me-a-better-leader/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/how-competitive-shooters-made-me-a-better-leader/Competitive gaming teaches valuable leadership skills applicable to professional environments. This article explores how the teamwork and decision-making required in e-sports translated to my career as a marketing manager.Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/will-chatgpt-replace-writers/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/will-chatgpt-replace-writers/As AI advances, creative professionals face questions about job security. This article examines whether ChatGPT and similar technologies will replace human writers and content creators.Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/plight-of-the-malaysian-young-adults/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/plight-of-the-malaysian-young-adults/Young Malaysian adults face significant economic challenges including rising property prices. This article explores the housing market realities and financial struggles of millennials in Malaysia.Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/i-ve-experimented-with-personal-productivity-for-18-months--here-s-what-i-ve-learnt/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/i-ve-experimented-with-personal-productivity-for-18-months--here-s-what-i-ve-learnt/Insights from 18 months of testing productivity systems and tools. This article shares key lessons learned about effective productivity approaches and the risk of productivity becoming its own form of procrastination.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/why-everyone-should-learn-task-management/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/why-everyone-should-learn-task-management/Even with AI tools that make task completion easier, task management remains a crucial skill. This article explains why planning what to do is as important as the act of doing itself.Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/guide-to-being-a-new-manager-alignment/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/guide-to-being-a-new-manager-alignment/Transitioning to management brings new challenges and responsibilities. This guide explores how new managers can effectively align expectations with employers, colleagues, and themselves.Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/building-a-personal-website-why-i-chose-obsidian-publish/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/building-a-personal-website-why-i-chose-obsidian-publish/An analysis of using Obsidian Publish for personal websites with its pros and cons. Comparing it against alternatives like WordPress, Squarespace, and Ghost for affordability and functionality.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/side-projects-within-the-workplace/https://jotham-lec.github.io/v4-astro-erudite-121/blog/side-projects-within-the-workplace/Companies that claim to value creativity often don't provide space for it. This article explores how Freedom Fridays can foster innovation by allowing employees to pursue their own projects without judgment.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT