Patrick Liew

It’s Time To Strengthen Your Job Satisfaction. The first job I had after graduation was serving my National Service. I had to go through tough military courses before being posted to become a platoon commander. Eventually, I became a Company OIC before I completed my service. Many during my time did not relish the idea […]

It’s Time To Ask “Why?” Professor Rob Filback, my mentor in creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship taught me a simple but powerful technique to make sure I squeeze every lesson from a negative experience. He taught me to respond to every failure by asking a series of at least 5 ‘Why’s. For example: Why did I […]

Spend More And Give More? Recently, there were suggestions to expend more of the National Investment Returns (NIR) and revenues from land sales to meet current requirements instead of putting them into the national reserves. 1. Whatever position one takes in this regard, it’s hard to determine if it’s a right or wrong position, and […]

International Women’s Day, Thursday, 8 March 2018 (4) As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s make a commitment to protect and defend all women. Women are oftentimes born to play on an un-level playing field. There are still many stereotypes about women’s place in society. They face many disadvantages throughout their lives. In addition, they […]