My Comments about the Report of the Committee on the Future Economy (CFE)

February 15, 2017

1. Casting An Inspirational Vision While the CFE has put together a commendable report, what seems to be lacking is a bold and inspiring vision. The report is also long on strategies but short on detailed action plans. Although we cannot predict the winners and losers in the future but still, that does not mean […]

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Forging Ahead To A Great Future

February 6, 2017

Looking ahead, the only certainty is uncertainty. Unpredictability will be part of the landscape. However, uncertainty is not an enemy. Unpredictability is not a foe. In times of unpredictability and uncertainty, many economies are adopting austerity measures and taking a cautious approach. This is an opportune time for Singapore to rise up, capitalize on the […]

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Comparing Yourself With Others

February 6, 2017

Living in a commercialized world, you’ll be constantly bombarded with advertisements and promotions to compare yourself with others. They drive you to either catch up with others or be better than others. To do that, you have to collect more and more stuffs that can at best give you temporary happiness. Then, you may have […]

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I Love Animals.

February 6, 2017

Animals can be some of our best of friends. They can be loyal to us, love us, and serve us. Moreover, they can also defend and die for us. Hence, they have been used as metaphors and examples to teach us positive values, behaviors and aspirations. And show us many positive ways to live and […]

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Can We Co-Exist With Animals?

February 6, 2017

In deciding to cull the chickens, inadequate information were provided to the public to make a better informed judgement. http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/give-and-take-needed-over-animals-minister Many questions were left unanswered and hence, the the issue is still getting different responses from different quarters of society. For example, has the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore(AVA) discover why there’s a large […]

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An Essence Of Great Leaders

February 6, 2017

When I study great leaders of the world, they have one common denominator – a spirit of humility. This finding is validated by Jim Collins in his best-selling book, From Good to Great. He found that leaders of visionary companies or what he termed as “Level 5 leaders” have the traits of humility and fierce […]

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Lessons From The Terrex Issue

February 2, 2017

While we rejoice in the return of our Terrexes, we should also not let the experience leaves the centre stage without drawing important lessons from them. http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/terrex-return-upholds-rule-of-law First, we should handle similar issues by upholding the rule of law and through proper channels. Be gracious in letting all relevant parties carry out proper and due […]

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The Future Of Education

February 2, 2017

The educational system is largely influenced by what economists term as the human capital model of education. In short, students are educated to help improve their capacities and capabilities for gainful employment and employability. http://m.todayonline.com/singapore/social-sciences-humanities-key-smart-nation-drive-professor While students should be developed to become an important part of the economy, we should not lose sight of the […]

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What Makes A True Entrepreneur?

February 1, 2017

Entrepreneurship is a calling from the dark. A voice from the deep well of your spirit. You’ve heard that an optimist would say the glass is half full. A pessimist would say it’s half empty. An entrepreneur would rise up and ask, “How can I drink from the glass, sell the glass, or use the […]

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Lessons From Roosters: Finding Your Purpose, Place And Pursuit In Life

January 31, 2017

According to the Chinese Zodiac signs, this lunar year is the Year of the Rooster. Although I don’t subscribe to this Chinese belief, I did some research about chickens, and more specifically about roosters. I discovered many lessons that can help you find purpose, meaning and fulfillment in life. The chicken is the most common […]

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