Unlocking the Door to Financial Success

September 10, 2019

Unlocking the Door to Financial Success I once invited a billionaire to my office to share his “secret” for success. Prior to the talk, I told him half in jest that he would be sharing with participants from the “quick-fix generation.” There would not be time for a long speech. In fact, he had to […]

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Failing Successfully To Success

September 9, 2019

Failing Successfully To Success. Failures are part and parcel of life. They act as lessons and feedback to correct you and help you achieve better results. Success can make any person conceited, overly contented, and complacent. On the other hand, failure can energize, enable and empower you. There is a seed of failure in every […]

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Are You Ready For The Future?

September 8, 2019

Are You Ready For The Future? “I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” (George Burns, 1983) While it is important to predict the future, it may be a tough call. The landscape will be shaped by imponderables such as new discoveries, black swans, and technological […]

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Gambling – One of the Fastest Roads to Hell

September 7, 2019

Gambling – One of the Fastest Roads to Hell. Gambling can be very addictive. Hans Breiter, Co-Director of the Motivation and Emotion Neuroscience Centre at the Massachusetts General Hospital was quoted to have said; “Monetary rewards in a gambling–like experiment produces brain activation very similar to that observed in a cocaine addict receiving an infusion […]

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9. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – The Invisible Architects Of The Future

September 7, 2019

9. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – The Invisible Architects Of The Future Teachers hold the key to secure our future. They are invisible hands that mould and shape society. They are pillars of the nation-building process because they help to influence the next generation to become moral, responsible, and productive members […]

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8. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 -Thank You English Teachers!

September 7, 2019

8. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 -Thank You English Teachers! On 21 December 2012, I had a wonderful dinner with a group of total strangers. They eventually became my friends long before the night was over. That evening started with a cocktail followed by a candlelight dinner in an open area, the […]

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7. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – Teachers Have A Tough Job

September 7, 2019

7. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – Teachers Have A Tough Job. Teachers have a tough job. Unlike most jobs, good teachers invest in human lives and that’s why they may not be able to detach themselves easily from their work. They constantly carry in their minds the educational needs and overall […]

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6. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – Be Grateful To Teachers For Life

September 6, 2019

6. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – Be Grateful To Teachers For Life On April 13, 2012, I took a trip down memory lane. I was invited as the Guest Of Honor for Anderson Secondary School’s 42nd Speech Day and Prize Giving Ceremony. It felt so good to return back to my […]

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5. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – Learn By Teaching

September 6, 2019

5. Happy Teachers’ Day – Friday, 6 September 2019 – Learn By Teaching I remember this incident as if I was still there. And it happened a long time ago. I was 14 at that point in time. Our class was looking forward to learning about Chapter 7 in the Biology textbook from the teacher. […]

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Carrie Lam has released a Public Statement on video

September 6, 2019

Carrie Lam has released a Public Statement on video. https://www.facebook.com/355665009819/posts/10157506974099820?sfns=xmwa At the initial stages of the protest, I wrote to her about my concerns and suggested ways to address the protests. https://www.evernote.com/…/404f80d4-27ee-4ec4-8021-caf887ed… It’s interesting how my ideas are similar to her thoughts. Sadly, her hands are tied. And she faces an uphill climb to make […]

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