For the past two decades, I’ve written a self-evaluation as part of the Annual Review Cycle - a practice we followed during my career at HP. It always struck me as a somewhat peculiar exercise; after all, who wouldn’t highlight only their strengths? Yet, we were encouraged to approach it with specificity, balance, and a touch of critique, aiming to uncover areas for growth while recognising achievements. 2024 was definitely a year to remember and one that stands out when I look back on my life. For once since graduating in 1998, I found myself unemployed and having too much time on my hands. I ended up starting a Christian blog, diving into AI trends, and meeting old friends and ex-colleagues. As a family, we also went on a three-week holiday to Italy, bonding over pizza and long drives on the Italian highways. Midway through the year, I was fortunate to join AI Singapore, where I am now happily employed. While there is a comparable self-assessment process and many familiar HR practice...