The Annual Project Podcast

The Annual Project Podcast

By Tan Wen XinSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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The Annual Project Podcast episodes

  • ep 36: life | so much to learn from my younger self

    episode 36 covers a recollection of memories from the past. there is actually so much to learn from my younger self, to inspire the current me.


    Some discussions include:

    • the innocence, curiosity and unassuming of things
    • academic breakthroughs
    • being discipline and diligent with healthy habits 
    • perseverance and calmness riding through the waves
    • being creative
    • navigating 1st job and love life with best intention


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      40 min
    • ep 35: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis; book discussion (with Carmen Thong)

      ep35 covers a book club discussion on Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis with a friend - Carmen Thong, a literature academic and scholar from University of Warwick, University of Oxford and Stanford University. Also, this episode was recorded way back in November 2021 and finally seeing the day of light in February 2024.


      Some discussion includes:

      - What makes Mere Christianity an interesting book

      - A dive in C.S.Lewis' life as an author

      - Our book club experience


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      49 min
    • ep34: done with 2023, cheers to 2024, new year new project, tarot!

      episode 34 is a wrap up of 2023 with reflections (highlight, neutrals, lowlights, theme of the year) and kickstarting 2024 with setting new goals and habit tracking!


      [00.00] Intro

      [01.41] 2023 Highlights

      [07.23] 2023 Neutrals

      [11.26] 2023 Lowlights

      [13.36] 2023 Theme of the Year - Prioritizing

      [20.52] 2023 Career Theme of the Year - Discovery

      [23.35] 2024 Goal Settings

      [28.11] 4Ms - Morale, Mindset, Momentum, Motivation

      [34.18] Introducing AP24 on Remake

      [37.16] Live tarot reading for the collective

      [43.58] Summary


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        46 min
      • ep 33: wrapping up 2023 project on podcasting and what’s next

        episode 33 covers the wrap up of #annualproject2023, my 8th project about this podcast! Went through the highlights, neutrals, lowlights and what's next!


        It has been quite a journey, all in all, quite proud of the achievements and have so much fun with process and output! Thanks for being here with me!


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        25 min
      • ep 32: travel | of Disney fairy tales on love, and a modern trip to Hong Kong and Macao

        episode 32 covers a short sharing on my recent trip to Hong Kong and Macao with my family!

        some discussions include:

        • travelling with family
        • how much TVB influence my knowledge about HK-Macao
        • Disneyland visit and how much Disney influences my perception about love
        • travelling in a highly productive, efficient and modern country
        • travel in comfort and style

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          24 min
        • ep 31: beauty & the beasts, a travel experience to MONGOLIA (with Malini)

          episode 31 covers a special interview with a friend, Malini who

          recently covered a non-conventional travel trip to Mongolia. The trip is like no other, took four years to realize, from experiencing the beauty and fierceness of nature, from riding horses to experiencing with eagles, from horse-riding adventure to experiencing the Mongolia traditions!


          Some discussions include:

          • the inspiration from I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade by Diane Lee Wilson (1998)
          • the preparation required for a horse-riding expedition
          • the actual trip including navigating snowstorms, riding with eagle hunters, Golden Eagle Festival
          • the pleasant surprises and perspectives from a solo trip
          • the internal reflection after a meaningful and adventurous trip


            • I myself as an interviewer, took many surprise learnings from the trip. Don’t miss this trip sharing from Malini! Also, a video episode is available on Spotify if you are keen!

            1 hr 8 min
          • ep 30: love | romance, unconditional love, healing from a breakup

            episode 30 covers on some (more) perspectives on love and relationship. check out episode 13 for part 1.


            some discussions include:

            • keeping romance alive with attraction, affection and appreciation
            • can there be unconditional love?
            • why is modern dating painful?
            • is relationship label important?
            • balancing masculine and feminine energies
            • difference between 'settling for less' and 'don't put expectation'
            • healing from a (situation-ship) breakup


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              38 min
            • ep 29: faith | Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, New Age

              episode 29 covers my personal faith and spiritual exploration update since embarking on this journey in 2021.some discussions include:

              • how annual project 2021 on faith comes about
              • finding Islam to be a peaceful and beautiful religion
              • finding so much to learn from Christianity
              • finding Buddhism resonating and gives me peace and keep sme grounded
              • finding a misunderstood New Age connects me to my intuition to give me a sense of direction
              • choosing Buddhism and New Age

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                24 min
              • ep 28: minimalism | vegetarianism, sustainability, slow living

                episode 28 covers lifestyles inspired by or co-related to minimalism.

                some discussions include:

                • diet: vegetarianism and vegan share the some similar principles as minimalism
                • environment sustainability: practicising sustainability practices (recycling, zero waste, conscious consumption) sustainably
                • alternative lifestyles: vanlife, tiny home living, digital nomad, remote job fulfill the passion but may not be sustainable in the long term
                • life approach: slow living and minimalism have direct linkages but the 20s/30s may not be the time

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                  25 min
                • ep 27: travel | ITALY, that’s amore, la bella vita

                  episode 27 covers my love declaration to my favourite country - Italy! From the attractions, food, culture, language, people, travel experiences; Italy captures my heart.


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                  30 min

                About The Annual Project Podcast

                From the publisher's feed

                Hi, this is The Annual Project podcast by Tan Wen Xin. This podcast would cover my learnings on my annual project literally one project a year! Since 2016, I have covered Italy, Minimalism, Sociology, Website, Diet and Bullet Journal, Faith and Art. Annual Project 2023 is this very podcast! Additionally, I'd also cover topics such as career, relationship, travel, finance, lifestyle and everything else in between. You can follow me on Instagram @theannualproject or visit my website at https://www.theannualproject.com.