Face is a core element in Singapore’s culture. It is a highly valued commodity in our society. If a person has face, he or she has dignity, reputation and honor. Having or losing face during CNY Singaporeans are particularly sensitive to retaining face in all aspects of our lives. We treat somebody well because we want to give face. In return, we can earn face and be … [Read more...]
Why are you not rich?
Happy New Year! May your year in 2020 be filled with joy and laughter. In less than a month, it will be Chinese New Year when we wish each other a prosperous lunar new year. But why prosperous? Why do we want our family, friends, colleagues, acquaintance and strangers to do well financially? Is this unique to the Chinese when other races wish each other happiness, peace … [Read more...]
The mentality of the rich
Do you agree that rich people are often misers? Maybe the difficult route to great fortune makes them more reluctant to part with their money. Or perhaps they come from a humble background. One day when they have money, they will treasure every dollar in their pocket. But I think the real reason is: the truly wealthy understand the difference between Price and … [Read more...]
Learning from the richest
Do you know that the concept of accumulating wealth is not the same in different continents? Asians emphasize hard work, suffering and sacrifice to get what they want. Americans talk about individuals 'being different' to achieve that American dream. Europeans place 'enjoying life' above having lots of money. Mind you,'enjoying life' does not mean being lazy. In fact, … [Read more...]