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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


WDWN: Wake Up! It's September!
Welcome to August’s WDWN (What's Done, What's Next)! This month was all about quiet progress: heading home to Rembau after a health scare with mom, enrolling in AKPK to wipe out debt for true financial freedom, and appreciating a peaceful, close-knit social circle. Career might be a bit blurry right now, but trusting the process is key. Here is the full recap of my August journey and what I’m tackling as we close out Q3 in September!

Faiz Faisal
2 days ago2 min read


Tempat Mengadu
Pernah tak korang luah masalah kat AI atau media sosial bila kat lowest point, tapi tetap rasa empty? Walaupun AI membantu untuk susun fikiran, ia tak ada empati sebenar. Artikel ni adalah gentle reminder tentang mencari tempat mengadu terbaik—daripada keseimbangan antara AI dan human interaction, hinggalah kembali meluahkan segala-galanya kepada Allah SWT yang paling memahami ciptaan-Nya.

Faiz Faisal
Aug 242 min read


Word Vomit
Ever experienced "word vomit" after holding back your thoughts for too long? When you constantly bite your tongue to avoid arguments, the emotional repression eventually leads to an uncontrollable verbal explosion. From personal relationships to workplace conflicts, here is why holding back is so dangerous, why we reach a breaking point, and how to find a middle ground before burning bridges.

Faiz Faisal
Aug 173 min read


Toxic Workplace vs. Job Hopping: Why “Just Leave” Is Out-of-Touch Advice
Tired of career gurus telling you to "just leave" a toxic workplace? The reality of job hunting isn't that simple. From the stigma of job hopping to the struggle of staying in bad environments just to protect your resume, let’s break down why "just quit" is out-of-touch advice—and what corporate leaders actually need to learn about retaining good talent.

Faiz Faisal
Aug 103 min read


Just Agree To Disagree
The internet has made it easier than ever to share our opinions—but it has also made us obsessed with proving we're right. From pop stars and movies to food and football, not every disagreement needs a winner. Sometimes, the healthiest thing we can do is simply agree to disagree and move on with our lives.

Faiz Faisal
Aug 33 min read


WDWN: Oh-gust!
August arrived faster than expected, bringing with it a career shift I didn't see coming. In this month's WDWN, I reflect on turning 35, embracing a new direction at work, and learning that marketing is much bigger than social media. Sometimes the best opportunities begin with a simple "what if?"

Faiz Faisal
Jul 273 min read
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