Iceland is a small country with a population of about 350,000 people.

August 27, 2018

Iceland is a small country with a population of about 350,000 people. Its population is similar to Ang Mo Kio in Singapore, Riverside in California, and Coventry in England. Yet, it has produced world-class athletes in different sports and won multiple Olympic medals. Most recently, it beat Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Canada, and performed well […]

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Paradox of Life

August 27, 2018

Paradox of Life As you travel on the journey of life, you seek all manners of wealth and riches. In the final hours, they matter little to you. You pursue personal achievement and success but you cannot carry them beyond your grave. Who you are and what you have accomplished cannot extend another minute of […]

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True Purpose of Wealth

August 27, 2018

True Purpose of Wealth “So, why do you care?!” That was the question that Professor Aldai Wertman posed to my class. He did it in his usual gentle but provocative tone. Prior to that, he had put up a slide that showed the backs of two children. It was obvious that they were malnourished and […]

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It’s Time To Keep Pressing On To Press On To Achieve Success.

August 27, 2018

It’s Time To Keep Pressing On To Press On To Achieve Success. Whatever situation you are in, be grateful. Be thankful that things could be worse, and there’s always hope for a better tomorrow. Being contented is one of the requirements for living a happy and fulfilling life. However, contentment should not lead to complacency […]

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The Day I Failed My Exams

August 27, 2018

The Day I Failed My Exams “I’ve got bad news for you.” “I hope you’ll take it well.” That was what my brother told me on 3 May 1976. He had placed an overseas call for the first time in his life and it was a very expensive call to him. I was in Hong […]

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Fire Up Your Life!

August 27, 2018

Fire Up Your Life! There I was in the middle of the Sahara Desert. It was nightfall and the temperature had dropped dramatically. The desert winds were literally blowing icy spikes right into my being. Fortunately, our tour guide had set up a fire to help us stay warm. That evening, I felt like I […]

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Love Little India Movement

August 27, 2018

Love Little India Movement What do you do during the evenings and on weekends? Week after week, month after month, together with our volunteers, we befriend migrant workers and provide different services to them. We offer free food and drinks and a place for them to rest and enjoy themselves. In addition, our volunteers organise […]

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What are you grateful about?

August 27, 2018

What are you grateful about? Gratefulness is the foundation for living a life of happiness and well-being. As part of my regular activities, I count my blessings and lift myself up through gratefulness and thankfulness. Let me share some of these blessings with you. I’m grateful that I was born in a poor family. It […]

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21st Anniversary Of The Handover (July 1, 2017): I Left Part Of My ❤️ In Hong Kong.

August 27, 2018

21st Anniversary Of The Handover (July 1, 2017): I Left Part Of My ❤️ In Hong Kong. On May 29, 2017, when the plane landed at the Hong Kong International Airport, I could feel my heart softening again. Hong Kong brought back heart-warming and deep-seated memories. Memories that I’ll never forget for the rest of […]

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It’s Time To See Life From The Perspective Of Eternity.

August 27, 2018

It’s Time To See Life From The Perspective Of Eternity. It was a delight to get a call from a long term customer, one whom I have been serving for more than ten years. From being a customer, he has become a friend and our interactions have gone beyond just professional matters. We met at […]

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