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Hi, I\u2019m Daniel<\/strong>. On this about me<\/strong> page, you can get to know who I am, what I write about, and the story behind how danieel.id came to be.<\/p>\n I was born and raised on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, in the 1980s. I hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemical Engineering (S.T.)<\/strong> and a Master of Business Administration (MBA)<\/strong>. This combination has taught me to look at things from two sides: how a process works behind the scenes, and what it means for business and everyday life.<\/p>\n Welcome to danieel.id<\/strong>. I created this site as a space to share notes, knowledge, experiences, and reflections. First and foremost, these writings serve as reminders for myself. I hope that, along the way, what I share will also be useful to others.<\/p>\n One message that has always stayed with me is the saying of Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa:<\/p>\n \u201cThe best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.\u201d This message reminds me that knowledge and experience become more meaningful when they benefit others. Through this site, I want to share what I learn, in the hope that there is something useful for anyone who reads it.<\/p>\n For me, writing is more than a hobby. It is one of the best ways to leave behind a trace of thoughts and experiences that can be revisited, studied, and passed on. There is an often-quoted saying that captures exactly why I write:<\/p>\n \u201cWriting is the best way to build your legacy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Benjamin Franklin expressed a similar idea nearly three centuries ago, in a way that is even more striking:<\/p>\n \u201cIf you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.\u201d Both remind me that a piece of writing can outlive the person who wrote it. A post might begin with a simple question, an everyday experience, or something interesting I come across.<\/p>\n By writing it down, I keep the lesson for myself and share it with others at the same time. Little by little, I hope the writing here becomes a trace that is useful to anyone who reads it.<\/p>\n On danieel.id, I write about a wide range of topics based on my interests and learning journey. Finance and company analysis are among my main focuses, alongside personal notes on other subjects:<\/p>\n If this is your first visit, these articles are a good place to start:<\/p>\n I try to write in plain, easy-to-understand language and to draw on trusted sources. There are three things worth knowing:<\/p>\n If you spot a mistake in any of my writing, I\u2019d be glad to hear from you through the Contact Us<\/a> page.<\/p>\n Want a roundup of my latest writing without having to check this site often? Subscribe to the danieel.id newsletter<\/a>. One email a month, with an article roundup, picks from the archive, and a personal note just for subscribers. Free, with no spam.<\/p>\nWriting to Share Something Useful<\/h2>\n
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