Hi, I’m Darren
Welcome to my online home. I write, host two podcasts, and run Touch MBA, which helps applicants get into the world’s top MBA programs.
I was an employee the first 6 years of my career and have been a solopreneur for the last 10 years. Here I share what I’ve learned about making a living and life as a solopreneur.
Having grown up in the US but worked my entire career in Asia, I explore Western and Eastern approaches to a fulfilling work life.
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ASE Podcast
ASE is a West African concept that means the power to make things happen. It also stands for Art, Social impact and Entrepreneurship – the work I aspire to do.
On ASE, I interview intuition experts, professors, social entrepreneurs, singers, dancers, photographers, authors and filmmakers about how they are charting their own path to do their most meaningful work. We discuss ideas that can help you survive and thrive as a solopreneur. I also record solo episodes about the ups and downs of trying to build a career that’s fulfilling creatively, socially and financially. Listen here
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Popular ASE Episodes
- #15 Xiu Yang: The Ancient Art of Self-Cultivation with Mimi Kuo-Deemer
- #2 Wu-Wei and What Ancient Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us about Peak Performance with Edward Slingerland
- #3 What I Learned from Asking 30 People About their Perfect Day
- #18 Live the Questions
Blog
I also blog about the challenges I face as a solopreneur, and share ideas and tools I believe could help other solo creators and founders. I try to be unflinchingly honest about what makes this path wonderful and difficult.
I am especially concerned with helping solopreneurs manage their mental and emotional health, as this has been a challenge for me, and I believe this problem will only grow as more people freelance, start businesses and work on their own.
Popular Short Blog Posts
- Solopreneurship Goes Against 200,000 Years of Evolution
- The Counterintuitive Life Lessons of Obituaries
- The Pull-Up Principle
Popular Long Blog Posts
- The In-Between
- Which Gives More Security: Money or Friends?
- The Art of Travel Blogging with Tom Divers, Vietnam Coracle
Other Series of Articles to Help You :
- Upstartist MBA: 14 posts on managing yourself and creating value
- Book Trainer: workouts for books
- The Perfect Day: designing your ideal day through intuition, outsight and reflection
Get in Touch
When I’m not working you can find me dancing, worm composting, and doing pull-ups.
You can also find me on LinkedIn, Youtube, and Quora.
I love hearing from people, so please contact me here, introduce yourself, and let me know your challenges – maybe I can help.
