On My Own Terms is the podcast for career change, life pivots, and redefining success in today’s fast-changing world.
Hosted by John Lim—whose journey spans banking, entrepreneurship, tech startups, and e-commerce—it explores what it takes to build a meaningful career, especially in Asia where traditions run deep. From launching Singapore’s largest indoor laser tag business to navigating layoffs during the tech winter, John has lived the challenges of reinvention.
Each episode dives into real conversations with career changers, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers, uncovering mindset shifts, strategies, and practical tips. If you’re exploring new career paths, adapting to the age of AI, or rethinking what success means, you’ll find inspiration, insights, and action steps here.
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On My Own Terms is the podcast for career change, life pivots, and redefining success in today’s fast-changing world.
Hosted by John Lim—whose journey spans banking, entrepreneurship, tech startups, and e-commerce—it explores what it takes to build a meaningful career, especially in Asia where traditions run deep. From launching Singapore’s largest indoor laser tag business to navigating layoffs during the tech winter, John has lived the challenges of reinvention.
Each episode dives into real conversations with career changers, entrepreneurs, and unconventional thinkers, uncovering mindset shifts, strategies, and practical tips. If you’re exploring new career paths, adapting to the age of AI, or rethinking what success means, you’ll find inspiration, insights, and action steps here.
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In this episode of On My Own Terms, I sit down with Mohd Rizuan, founder of Rice Labs, to talk about career pivots, building a business around AI and automation, and what the future of work means for everyday professionals.
Rizuan’s journey is anything but typical:
We also dive into:
Real-world examples of automation that save hours every week
The hidden effort behind good AI prompts & why “prompt engineering” matters
What it means to stay “lean” as a business in the AI era
Rizuan’s perspective on Agentic AI and why we’re still early in adoption
If you’ve ever wondered how to future-proof your career, use AI effectively, or make the leap from corporate life into entrepreneurship — this conversation will give you both practical takeaways and a dose of inspiration.
Takeaway Quote
“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” – Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: The AI Shift We’re Not Ready For
04:08 – Welcome to OMOT
06:38 – The Hardest Decisions Every Founder Faces
11:25 – Automation & AI Explained Without the Hype
17:28 – Finding the Right Clients for AI Solutions
30:00 – Claude vs ChatGPT: Why Rizuan Made the Switch
30:12 – n8n: The Automation Tool You Should Know
31:03 – Leaving a Stable Job for the Unknown
34:49 – The Future of Work: What AI Adoption Really Looks Like
44:48 – Final Lessons: Rizuan’s Advice for Entrepreneurs
Where to find Rizuan:
Website: https://bit.ly/4gGMtcw
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohd-rizuan/
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📌 References (AI & Automation Tools)Make (formerly Integromat)
Zapier: Workflow automation connecting apps and services. https://zapier.com
Apify: Web scraping and automation platform. https://apify.com
RapidAPI: API marketplace and hub for developers. https://rapidapi.com
Agentic AI: AI systems capable of autonomous actions in the real world (overview). https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/introducing-agentic-ai/
Linda: AI personal assistant for workflow automation. https://www.linda.ai
Pinecone: Vector database for AI-powered search and recommendations. https://www.pinecone.io
Claude (Anthropic): A next-generation AI assistant. https://claude.ai
OpenAI: Research company developing AI systems and tools. https://openai.com
ChatGPT (OpenAI): Conversational AI platform for idea generation and workflows. https://chatgpt.com
n8n: A powerful workflow automation tool that lets you connect apps, APIs, and AI with custom logic. https://n8n.io
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