Why You Should Start an "Imperfect" Business in the AI Era

Why You Should Start an "Imperfect" Business in the AI Era
The Myth of Perfection “Let’s build the perfect business!” they said. “You’ll need flawless branding, flawless marketing, flawless hair…” Wait, what? No, that’s not how things work in the real world, especially in the AI era. Let’s be honest—if you’re waiting for perfection before starting a business, you might as well be waiting for your printer to finally work without showing you that “paper jam” error. Perfection is a myth, like a unicorn with a Master’s in Business Administration. [Read More]

Shifting Currents: The Human Side of Digital Transformation

Jakarta, 2025. The sprawling metropolis, with its endless web of roads and towering skyscrapers, is teetering on the edge of a digital revolution. But deep within the Nusantara Water Utility Group’s headquarters — an imposing building of glass and steel — the mood is anything but futuristic. The room hums with tension as senior executives gather for yet another meeting that promises more arguments than solutions. This conglomerate, which oversees 25 regional water companies supplying clean water across the country, from the hilly terrains of Pandeglang in Banten to the riverlands of Riau in Sumatra, has a simple but monumental goal: to transform itself into a modern, data-driven enterprise. [Read More]

How NOT to Be a Perfectionist: The Key to Real Productivity and Success

Introduction If you’re waiting for the “perfect” moment, project, or opportunity, you might end up waiting forever. Perfectionism is often glorified as a mark of high standards, meticulousness, and ambition. Society tends to admire those who appear relentless in their pursuit of perfection. You might even feel a sense of pride when you refuse to settle for anything less than flawless results. But here’s the catch—perfectionism is not about setting high standards; it’s about setting impossible ones. [Read More]