Darren Yap, Author at Wimble

The Quiet Power of Yielding at Work

Sep

9

2025

In many workplaces, the loudest voice often dominates the room. But for those of us who are naturally quieter, that can feel draining, as though the only way to progress is to force ourselves into a mould that doesn’t fit. Tai Chi teaches something different: true strength is not in pushing harder, but in yielding ...

The Quiet Path to Career Fulfilment

Sep

2

2025

Not everyone thrives in the spotlight. For many professionals, the idea of climbing the corporate ladder through assertiveness and relentless self-promotion feels exhausting – or even inauthentic. But success doesn’t have to look loud. There’s a quiet path to growth – one that’s rooted in self-awareness, calm confidence, and clarity of purpose. It doesn’t mean ...

The Strength Hidden in Surrender

Aug

26

2025

We often think of strength as something rigid, unbending, always pushing forward. But in Tai Chi and in life, real strength often looks very different. It shows up in our ability to pause, to listen, and to adjust when the world doesn’t move the way we expect. When we surrender to what is happening, we ...

Why Softer Can Be Stronger

Aug

22

2025

In Tai Chi, there’s a principle called yielding. At first glance, it looks like giving way or stepping back. But when you practise it, you realise it’s not about weakness at all. Yielding is the art of staying soft when the world pushes hard. It’s the wisdom of recognising resistance and choosing to move with ...

How to Create Calm Before a Big Work Moment

Aug

19

2025

We all face moments at work that test our nerves – presentations, difficult conversations, or job interviews. In those moments, your mindset can make all the difference. Before stepping into the spotlight, try grounding yourself. Take a few breaths, slowly and evenly. Feel your feet on the floor. Let your shoulders drop. These simple actions ...

Why Quiet Strength Is a Superpower in the Workplace

Aug

5

2025

In a world that often rewards loud voices and fast decisions, quiet strength can be easily overlooked. But those who embody calm confidence bring something invaluable to their teams – clarity, presence, and grounded thinking. Quiet strength isn’t about shrinking or hiding. It’s about leading without noise. Listening deeply before speaking. Choosing intention over impulse. ...

Starting a business doesn’t have to be a lonely experience

May

11

2023

Starting a small business can be an exhilarating and rewarding endeavor, but it can also be an incredibly lonely journey. New business owners like you often find themselves grappling with the weight of responsibility, making tough decisions, and navigating through uncertainty without a strong support system. In the early stages, when the business is just ...

Do you hate the hustle?

Mar

18

2023

Growing a business is hard enough when you love what you do. However, if you feel like you’re having to hustle and you’re forcing yourself to do things that you don’t want to do, that don’t align with who you are, that are just not enjoyable for you, and you’re told that you have to do ...

Gamification, and how dull or scary activities and tasks can become more interesting and rewarding

Jan

22

2023

It’s time to reward progression and consistency as well as results Have you ever struggled to get the motivation to do things that are just not fun or do not give you any obvious reward. I’m talking about things like cleaning a sink (you could argue that you have a nice shiny sink but big ...

Find your authentic niche

Jan

11

2023

Buy now Finding your authentic niche as a coach or therapist will mean you’ll feel a genuine confidence whenever you talk about your business. When you have an authentic niche and tell people what you do, rather than feeling nervous and lacking conviction, you will have a sense of confidence and ease because you’ll be talking ...