Learning To Say “No” (Part 1) – Developing A Framework To Say “No”

December 25, 2011

A framework is like a map that guides me through a decision-making process. It is a structure that gives meaning and coherence to the process. In learning to say “No,” I have developed an 8-Step Framework. Step 1: Developing A Discipline To Say “No”   Learning to say “No” starts with a deliberate commitment and […]

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Christmas Is About Giving

December 24, 2011

It was the month of December many years ago, the month that most families would arrange for a holiday and have a good time. For me, it was a difficult time in my life. I was facing many problems that were draining me mentally and emotionally. Still, I had one of the best holidays with […]

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Facing Rising Costs

December 23, 2011

Companies are not only facing rising costs but also the reality that Singapore is not and cannot be positioned as an economy with low business costs. If cost advantage is crucial for survival and success, CEOs will have to relocate or outsource all or part of their operations overseas. Being mindful of this fact years […]

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Reflections About Learnathon 2011 (Part 11)

December 22, 2011

In the process of organizing Learn-A-Thon 2011, I began to realize the world has changed or is undergoing a sea change. It’s true – what worked yesterday may not work tomorrow.   That’s why, I’m placing many areas of my life under a mental microscope. To use ICT-speak, I have to upgrade my ‘hardware,’ and […]

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Fighting Negativity (Part 2)

December 21, 2011

Negativity is first germinated in the mind. Over time, if left unchecked, it can grow to become a demon that will eat up my soul. Negative thoughts produce negative emotions. In the same way, negative emotions contribute to negative thoughts. They feed on each other as they go down the slippery slope towards destruction. The […]

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Your Foundation For Profit, Advantage And Growth

December 20, 2011

Dear Bro / Sis of My HSR Family, During the dot-com boom, the term, ‘Elevator Pitch’ became very popular. What it means is, if you enter a lift with a prospect, he asks you, “Tell me why should I join your company or work with My HSR?”   You have only a short period of […]

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Living A FUNtastic Life (Part 51)

December 19, 2011

Living a funtastic life is an adopted discipline and cultivated habit. Recently, I discovered I am a creature of habits. I have chosen – consciously and unconsciously – to live by regular rituals and routines. For example, when I wake up in the morning, I will put on some eye drops to clear my eyes […]

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Starting The Best Years For My HSR And You

December 18, 2011

Dear Bro / Sis of My HSR Family, On Feb 2, 2011, My HSR Global Ltd was successfully listed on SGX Catalist. This achievement would not have been possible without your effort and contribution. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You! Why did we list our company? Why be the first single-focus real estate […]

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Reflections About Learn-A-Thon 2011 (Part 10)

December 17, 2011

Learn-A-Thon 2011 is in many sense of the word an online project. It was initiated through the Internet and many of the discussions and initiatives were done on cyberspace. Participants were also enrolled through a website. Within less than three hours after our first meeting, we set up an online registration system. By the second […]

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Reflections About Learn-A-Thon 2011 (Part 9)

December 16, 2011

In the process of working on the Learn-A-Thon 2011 project, I have to work with many people. Most of them were initially not from my close circle of friends although I have developed an affinity with many of them during this period of time. Some of them were total strangers when we embarked on the […]

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