Breaking Free

August 28, 2011

There was a time in my life when I suffered a heartbreak because of a Lady. It happened when I was walking back from school one day. I saw a sparrow entangled in a bush. By the time, I – the caring knight – rescued the bird which I subsequently called Lady, it was almost […]

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Living In A Jungle (Part A)

August 28, 2011

I have many hobbies and interests in my lifetime. Let me share one of them with you. I used to trek in what you would call a jungle but I call it my paradise. I fell in love with jungle trekking when my family and I took a holiday trip to stay in a ‘floating […]

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Anchoring Your Past

August 27, 2011

I love the sea. Some of the best days in my life were spent close to the sea. I love the sun, surf, sand and everything related to the sea. My love for the sea started when my friends and I camped at Changi beach during school holidays. We had so much fun, laughter and […]

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Living Simply For The Best

August 27, 2011

I want to be a simple man because simplicity is a key to happiness and success. Years ago, I had a diamond-studded Rolex watch. One day after a swim at the club, I showered and left my watch in the soap box. I came out of the toilet to comb my hair. When I turned […]

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Making A Positive Difference

August 26, 2011

1991. That is the year I will never forget for the rest of my life. That year, I was kidnapped! I was taken hostage in a certain country and housed in a remote bungalow. The guards watching me had guns and rifles. They were part of a ‘consortium’ formed by people from the police, the […]

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Living A Funtastic Life (Part 53)

August 26, 2011

I was born in a poor family. It was one of the best things to happen in my life. When I was growing up, there were nine of us, including my parents, living in a small flat. To make ends meet, my parents would rent out whatever space we could spare. At one point in […]

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Doing Social Work

August 25, 2011

In January 1981, I was at a crossroad junction in my life. I had completed my formal education and served my National Service. I was ready to join the workforce. Deep in my heart, I wanted to be a social worker. To me, that was the best way to make something meaningful out of my […]

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Increasing The Four Bottomlines

August 25, 2011

I attended a seminar organized by the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID). It is one of the pre-requisites to be a CEO and director of a public-listed company. In the process of a discussion, Mr. John Lim, Chairman of SID reminded everybody about the triple bottom lines of an enterprise. This concept was apparently developed […]

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Living A FUNtastic Life (Part 19)

August 24, 2011

Every morning, I write a short Love Note to my loved ones, colleagues, and friends. It is also posted on Social Media for whoever out there in cyberspace that wants to read the reflections of a 200-year old dinosaur (T-Rex Species). I wish each and every one of you a FUNtastic life. There are people […]

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Persevering To Success

August 24, 2011

When I was in school, it was compulsory to participate in extra-curricular activities (ECA). I was graded for my involvements in ECA. The grades would form part of the academic results. I chose to be a long distance runner, purely and simply because I don’t have to attend regular training sessions in school. As a […]

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