Interests
The Mind
Crazy to think how a strong mind can make life surrender to it.
Not even AI could replace this power.
Artificial Intelligence
How quickly it evolves and revolutionizing people's life.
I truly think that AI will widen the economic gaps while simultaneously increase the overall living standards.
I'm going to be the act of change and lift the majority (the bottom) with AI.
Blockchain
Amazed by how it solves the double spending problem and how it can support billions of users in a decentralized manner.
Pool Table
Been playing it since 10 years old.
Always having fun.
Some greatest lessons are from this table.
See Why
House Music
Nowadays, it's hard to find music with positive lyrics.
It is just a constant and moving rhythm that triggers your mind to keep going.
Life Journey
Earned pocket money by selling 10+ Indomie packs a day to friends.
My downfall: got caught up in hype trends and became overly consumptive.
Mission
Empower villagers by funding and building systems that enhance local economies.
Innovate technology solutions that uplift and empower the underserved majority.
Favorite Books
Mindset
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
The Infinite Game
Simon Sinek
The Art of Learning
Josh Waitzkin
Discipline
Grit
Angela Duckworth
Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
Other
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
The Changing World Order
Ray Dalio
Abundance
Peter H. Diamandis
Articles
What I'm Grateful For
March 22, 2024
Life consists of five key areas: family, health, friends, hobbies, and career.
The article emphasizes that only the "career" ball is rubber—others are fragile.
Gratitude and being present are essential tools to find balance and clarity.
Letting go of guilt or worry is part of self-growth.
Unveiling Perplexity AI: Inside Its Architecture and Feedback for the Future
December 11, 2024
Overview of Perplexity AI's architecture, including its RAG approach.
Critiques Perplexity AI's limitations in delivering region-specific knowledge when the query language differs from the region's native language.
Recommends sourcing answers beyond the prompt's language to ensure globally relevant.
My Compass (as a fresh grad)
August 30, 2024
Rakha prioritized rebuilding a meaningful relationship with his mother after feeling emotionally unfulfilled, even though his career was going well.
He believes that a mother's blessing brings peace and positively influences other aspects of life.
A conversation with a Gojek driver taught him that discipline, sincerity, and gratitude are essential for a fulfilling life.
He aims to live simply, focusing on worship and meaningful relationships rather than material achievements.
He sees material success only as a means to support his deeper, more spiritual aspirations.