Patrick Liew

I bought my first property during one of the most challenging times. The economy was down and the market sluggish. The property was a rundown shophouse and required major renovation and repair. To make matters worse, there was a long-term tenancy agreement in place and the returns were inequitable. It was located at ‘Little India’ […]

After years of famine, Ah Seng finally turned to his newly-wedded wife and said, “Let’s sell everything we have and sail to Nanyang and start a new life.” Ah Seng and Siew Lian travelled in a Chinese Junk with barely enough food and only seating room space. They battered stormy weather and giant waves with […]

Whenever I think of my Primary School, my mind will wander back to the beautiful times I had after school hours. As the school was within walking distance from my house, I spent most of my afternoons around the school compound. In those days, there were no electronic toys – they virtually did not exist. […]

According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, there are ten factors that form part of the flow state. 1.       Goals There must be clear goals. These goals must be in alignment with your capacity and competence to achieve it. You must feel that you have to stretch and improve your skill set to achieve the goals. 2.       Concentration […]