Feral Rizvi
Figuring things out
I’ve always enjoyed finding ways to improve any situation I’m in. This site is where I share problem-solving approaches, lessons from challenging experiences, and moments worth remembering.Welcome! ようこそ！This space is still evolving—feel free to explore 🧭
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About
Hi, I’m Feral—I go by Ferry in Japan. 初めまして。フェリーです。よろしく！I work at a fintech company in Tokyo, and outside of work, I enjoy traveling, surfing, making ceramics, running/strength training, and saunaing.🗼💹🌎🌊🍶👟♨️❤️I started this site after reading Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon in late 2023. I knew I wanted to share more of my thoughts and ways of approaching things, but I wasn’t sure how. That book helped me figure out the steps to start.At my core, I value clarity, authenticity, and fairness. I strive to create environments where people feel seen, included, and heard. I use humor to navigate difficult situations and believe that transparency helps people navigate uncertainty. My strengths lie in identifying dysfunctional team patterns, replacing them with collaborative practices, and cultivating trust through open dialogue.This space is still evolving, but if any of these ideas resonate with you, feel free to explore!
Blog
Hoping to use my blog to keep a record of notable moments and learnings as I encounter them!
Small Habits, Big Results
25-Mar-2025
Recently, I lost 12.2kg over 8.5 months, going from 92kg on July 1, 2024 to 79.8kg on March 17, 2025. It wasn’t an overnight transformation, but small, consistent changes made a big difference.
Here are the key changes that helped me get there:
Started Jogging DailyI began with just 5 minutes of jogging every morning. Gradually, I built up to 10 minutes and now run for 15 minutes. Consistency over intensity was the game-changer.
Strength Training Twice a WeekStrength training became a core part of my routine. I started with a personal trainer once a week. As I gained confidence, I reduced sessions to once every two weeks, and now I check in with my trainer just once a month.For day-to-day workouts, I’ve been using ChatGPT as a stand-in personal trainer. It’s great for getting progression advice, though it does tend to forget details after around 10 messages.I also "talked" to ChatGPT throughout my workout, and at the end I asked it to summarize my workout (had to check and correct details) which I then sent to my personal trainer.
Changed My Last Meal TimingI used to snack late at night, sometimes as late as 1 or 2 AM. The first shift I made was to stop eating after 8:30 PM. This cut down unnecessary calories and improved my sleep quality.
Adjusted My Approach to DietCounting calories and tracking macros didn’t work for me — it felt like too much effort since I don’t cook often. Instead, I focused on checking nutrition labels more regularly. Paying attention to fat and protein content helped me make better choices without overcomplicating things.
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Roles to Run an Effective Meeting
Purpose
In observing effective meetings, there are always individuals who are formally or informally playing key roles that help move the meeting forward.I’ve created a framework that makes these 3 roles explicit, so that team members can pick up the role they wish to play in advance, or at the beginning of the meeting. Most of the time, one person tries to adopt all 3 roles which makes it very challenging for them to run the meeting effectively as they are constantly context switching between very different accountabilities.That is why I recommend having separately people play each of these roles and to only combine them when there are constraints. Depending on the scenario, there may be multiple owners, facilitators, or note-takers.When in doubt, follow the 7Ps
Owner
Purpose: they are most invested in driving the topic forward and they typically set the goal they want to achieve out of the meetingAccountabilities:
Set the Purpose of the meeting
Set what Product you'd like to see coming out of and documented from the meeting
Find out the People that need to be there
Facilitator
Purpose: they structure the session in collaboration with the owner to ensure that the goal is met within the timeboxAccountabilities:
Determine the best Process to meet the Purpose and Product
Anticipate Pitfalls and Practical Concerns
Complete any additional Preparation for the meeting
Note Taker
Purpose: they document key items and/or key takeaways from the meetingAccountabilities:
Seek clarity on items that need to be documented
Document those items during the meeting
Communicate and make those items accessible
Next Item to be added
Contact
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