How can Singaporeans be happy?

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How can Singaporeans be happy?

via Tan Kin Lian's Blog by Tan Kin Lian on Jun 22, 2007

COMMENT POSTED IN MY BLOG:

In my 9 years here, I've rarely met anyone who's happy about their job. Everyone has grouses ... and why?

Mostly due to Money. Let's all admit it, isn't this society driven by monetary excellence? What else? High expectations has been drilled since we are young. High expectations of your maid, the guy at the front bank desk, your colleagues.

Everything is speed, accuracy, and excellence. Would anyone dare fail? What's this all boils down to? Higher stress ---> Grouses??

Is this only happening in Singapore? I don't think so. Maybe it's more evident here? Possibly?

So therefore, your statement may have to evolve to 'how can Singaporeans be happy?'

Mr. Tan sir, please share some thoughts.

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REPLY:

I like to invite other readers to share their thoughts.

Here are some of my suggestions:

* live within our income
* save 15% for our future needs
* do not spend unnecessary (to keep up with other people)
* avoid borrowing on credit card
* do not envy other people; live our own life
* look for the things that are inexpensive or free in Singapore; they are plenty
* do not waste our time doing the unnecessary work
* talk to friends and colleagues
* have an inexpensive hobby
* spend time to be nice to other people
* think of others; not just ourself

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Honestly, I didn't think I'd fare too well this semester. (In case you guys didn't know, I'm doing a marketing degree program part-time at UniSIM). My first semester was seriously overloaded. I got my results today and guess what, a B average. LOL! A- for statistics to top it off. Firstly, I thought I'll get some C's. And statistics isn't exactly my strongest subject. Quite bemused and blessed I'd say.

Next semester here I come!

Here's the modules I'll be doing (subject to confirmation in the next couple of days).

• FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,INSTRUMENTS & MARKETS
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• CONTRACT & AGENCY LAW
• COMPANY LAW & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
• ACTION LEARNING

Thank you Jesus! :D

IMPOSSIBLE!

A Revelation from the Lord Jesus:

Sometimes when things are not going our way or when we are asked to perform certain functions that are way beyond our capabilities, we tend to confess " Its simply IMPOSSIBLE!"

Jesus told me "You are Right! Its simply God Possible!"

IMPOSSIBLE = I AM POSSIBLE

Abba Daddy, the Great I AM, says all Things Are Possible to us that believes in HIM!"

Praise the Lord!