the process with nicky chin

Shifu Bamboo returns from the mother (?) land? We recollect his recent stint to SE Asia, and live vicariously through a man that lives on the edge. Joshua Murray is a transmission line engineer by day, and soul searcher by night. For more of his work, check out: http://www.civilizedsavagery.com/ TRANSCRIPTION Pending SUPPORT & CONNECT: Email: nick@ncjr.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

What it do, friends. It finally dawned on me to formalize a space where I can think about two of my current interests: sales and running. With ample parallels  between the two, and my journey in figuring out how to run a sales team, and run a run - I'll periodically go for a  run with the sole intention of pulling out sales insights. For more, check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION 0:38 → what is ru...

Lost your passport on work travels?  Locked up abroad?  Trying to find meaning and some insight from stupid mistakes. SUPPORT & CONNECT Email: nick@ncjr.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaschinjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicholaschinjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyandrew/

Ever wonder what it's like to join the military? Join us this week where Mr. Worldwide, Jordan Beckford, lifts the curtain on the discipline and process you can find from joining the military. The fact that his brother is in tech sales helps us draw parallels. Turns out it's not what you know, but who you... Thank you for your service, JB. For more, check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 1:00...

This week we're joined by one of the key influencers to the process, Matt Stiver. He is a mechanical/process engineer by day, and coffee connoisseur by night. A resident java boy who subscribes to a process of consistency, hard-work, and focus to realize his potential. His work has amounted to becoming one of the top voices in a niche we all engage with daily, yet you'd never guess how d...

Who is Nicky Chin? This week I go back to the icebreaker of icebreakers. 10 minutes of me… except make it 30 minutes.  The prompt is as simple as “Who are you?”, and then you cannot let silence hang for 10 minutes. It’s an activity I often used with newbies in university, and realized it’s a great tool to start exploring your story.  A good exercise to find your core principles, values, and maybe...

Shifu Bamboo is back. We ponder the mindset and attitude towards death, the value of solitude, and the lessons we've taken from martial arts training. Joshua Murray is a transmission line engineer by day, and soul searcher by night. For more of his work, check out: http://www.civilizedsavagery.com/ SUPPORT & CONNECT Email: nick@ncjr.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaschinjr/...

Active listening, non-verbal communication, recency Bias... How can you incorporate all of these into a first date, or ice breaker activity? Reflecting on a workshop I frequently use when initially building a team. From there I take some reflections into consciousness,  meditation and how to use those for personal freedom. Check out ncjr.me for more content. TRANSCRIPTION 3:12 → the icebreaker of...

Recently did some travelling for work and stumbled across another "sales is life, life is sales" lesson. For my first work conference in a long time, the people and adventure is what made it all the more special. If you like what I'm putting down, and want to pick up more - check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 1:10 → don’t be the one to tell yourself no, you can’t be afraid to ask 2:15...

Alec Hussey is our resident audiophile, industrial designer, all-around craftsman, and the editor of the Process. He's a long-time friend, master creative, and has the eye for detail. ACH shares anywhere from his journey with mental health, to where/how he begins with any new creative projects.  If you're interested in conversations and ideas like what is found here - check out ncjr.me L...

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place - George Bernard Shaw… I’ve been burned, and I’ve done the burning in the past when it comes to communication. It’s the hardest, yet most important thing we can do as humans. Fortunately, the role of sales forces me to understand the nuances of it sooner rather than later - working with a small team in startups, ha...

Sales is life, life is sales. Pulling out a lesson I came across (again) in finishing out last year's Q4. Ended up seeing that same sales lesson applied to the real world. Which, also happened to be in my personal Q4. Fool me once, shame on you - fool me twice 🙃 Still can't scratch the itch? Check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION 2:01 → the risks of counting something off verbal agreements in...

Joshua Murray is a transmission line engineer, entrepreneur, and deep, close friend. Anywhere from leadership, satisfaction, enjoyment, and purpose; Shifu Bamboo does not disappoint in helping me understand some of the mindsets I should take on entering a new year. That, and if you want to learn more about how to find happiness down crack row - check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 4:39 → treadmill vs...

Take a quick jaunt down memory lane of 2022. Always a humbling experience to go back to your inner judge (cc: journal), and see how you lived up to your expectations of yourself. Tune in to see how close (or far) I came in achieving my goals, and lessons learned for setting myself up this year. For more content like this, check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 4:27 → focusing on habits over goals; as al...

Help - I’ve fallen and I can’t get up… call someone!  Take a quick listen, as I’m starting to worry. Thanks for your patience here, folks - I’ve fallen off the horse the past couple of weeks so I dig into it to try and figure out why it happened, and what to do about it. If this tickles your ear drums, check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 4:26 → riding the lows high, and the highs low, to find neutral...

Stutz documentary was so on point, that we had to bring it back to Shifu Lobo to hear his take. Joshua Murray is a transmission line engineer by day, and soul searcher by night. For more of his work, check out: http://www.civilizedsavagery.com/ SUPPORT & CONNECT Email: nick@ncjr.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaschinjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicholaschinjr Instagram: http...

Easily a documentary to change one’s life. Jonah Hill’s ‘Stutz’ doc breaks down the tools his therapist has equipped him with to manage the chaos of life. If you’re struggling, languishing, or feel like you can squeeze a little more out of the life lemon, check it out. If you can’t watch the 90-min doc of Stutz, tune in for a review and breakdown of the flick. And if you don’t want to listen to th...

Feeling out of whack... discombobulated... unbalanced. Going back to the fundamentals to try and find my centre again. It's tough but the reflections and cathartic release of speaking into a void helps organize my thoughts. Hope you enjoy. Interested in continuing the conversation? Check out ncjr.me TRANSCRIPTION 4:12 → the three things that have helped me over the past couple of weeks in fee...

You're a reflection of the people you surround yourself with. I'm grateful for my sage mentors who shared insight and feedback on my process. Build mentors into your process and you'll be pleasantly surprised by how much better, faster, stronger, you'll be able to accomplish things. Plus, life's more fun when it's filled with people whose company you enjoy. Interested...

Feel like you've stumbled your way through your achievements? Find it hard to take credit for some of the work you do? Think a lot of your success is based on luck? I'm sure it doesn't come as a shocker, but you might be struggling with imposter syndrome. Me too... this week we explore how mine came to be and some things to implement to provide some relief. Interested in continuing...

Joshua Murray is a transmission line engineer, martial artist, and entrepreneur. Beyond that, he is a man I'm proud to call a spiritual guide and brother. For more of his mind, check out: http://www.civilizedsavagery.com/ SUPPORT & CONNECT Email: nick@ncjr.me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaschinjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicholaschinjr Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Ever wonder what it's like to work at a startup? Join me as I reflect on some of the lessons I've taken after scaling a health-tech startup from zero to one. From cold-calling, growing the team, all the way to knowing when to leave... a truly formative experience. What's next? Check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 6:51 → where I learned the value of putting in reps in tech sales at the f...

From neurosurgery dreams, to startup sales. Documenting part of my career path to-date and some lessons learned along the way. tl/dr... work is not a status symbol prestigiousness of a career path does not matter your pay is not solely a reflection of your merit Interested in continuing the conversation? Check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 4:38 → origin stories of what my parents thought I would be,...

Remember when you sat in the back of the classroom and constantly provoked the teacher with "but miss, when are we ever going to use that in the real world?". Well, it's come full circle for Little Johnny (Nicky) as books + stories have made my experience on this floating rock, all the more meaningful. Sorry for doubting you, Ms. Young. Interested in continuing the conversation? Che...

Feeling stuck? Stagnant? Not sure where to look next? Go get some heat on your skin. Or some cold. Either extreme will do your mental and physical justice. Better yet, hold your breathe while under those conditions and you just might find something a likkle psychedelic about yourself. Interested in continuing the conversation? Check out ncjr.me. TRANSCRIPTION 1:48 → what is mindset and how it driv...