When Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong alluded in 2013 that the Vietnamese, Chinese and Indians appear ‘hungrier’ than the average young Singaporeans, I could relate to the notion as having grown up in the baby boomer generation (1960s) in a Singapore where citizens were grappling with bread and butter issues such as employment, housing and […]
Category: Purpose & Fulfilment
Having worked with and mentored young people between the ages of 20s to mid-30s, I have never failed to be amazed by the “bell curve” depicting the “drive and energy” of these young people. Approximately, only 10% of these young people impressed me with their “drive, energy and purposefulness” while the rest merely meandered along […]
A great story, “The Last Cab Ride” to remind us about our “human-ness” & “mindfulness” (qualities that all leaders must possess)… Enjoy… The Last Cab RideI arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be the last ride of my shift, I […]
As this is the time of the year to reflect, contemplate, meditate & understand what has passed & what is to come, I have titled this piece, “Seeing Inward & Outward: A Renewed Life of Purpose & Possibilities”. A few quotes to get us going…“An unexamined life is not worth living”. (Socrates) “As Within, So […]