Discover acclaimed action movie star Michelle Yeoh’s inspiring advice on surviving life’s challenges in her empowering speech to Harvard Law School’s graduating class of 2023.
Reflections
Following A Shocking Announcement, 400 Students Graduated Debt Free
Robert F. Smith’s inspiring philanthropic act at the Morehouse 2019 commencement speech demonstrated the power of taking constructive action to drive change.
“We Do Not Need Magic to Change the World”: J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech, 2008
In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a powerful graduation speech at Harvard, encouraging graduates to capitalise on the power of their imagination and learn from their failures.
Stay On the Bus: The Helsinki Bus Station Theory
Getting to success by “staying on the bus” is the idea behind the Helsinki Bus Station Theory, a philosophy coined by Finnish-American photographer Arno Minkkinen.
The Best Way to Learn Is to Teach
Get behind the “protégé effect”, where teaching something to someone else helps a person learn it better. Learn how to use it, even on a rubber duck.
Curry Chicken Diaries: The Gap Year Dilemma
A mother’s advice on a daughter’s dilemma of whether to take a gap year between studies: Every turn has its pains and gains; it’s about what feels right for you.
Studying Overseas: An Honest Reflection
An honest reflection on studying abroad (Australia)—from managing homesickness and learning independence to adjusting to new norms and finding support. An honest reflection on studying abroad (Australia)—from managing homesickness and learning independence to adjusting to new norms and finding support.
Valuable Life Lessons from Surviving the Pandemic
A compilation of life lessons from the pandemic as experienced by members of our community, both young and old, including that of a COVID-19 survivor.
Reflection Before Resolution (2021 New Year)
Reflections provide the clarity we need to set effective goals for the New Year (aka New Year resolutions). The harder the year, the more lessons to draw.
From Disruption To Recovery: How A Global Pandemic Has Impacted School & Work Life
Disrupting education and the workplace, Covid-19 has left no aspect of life untouched. Let’s explore how schools & businesses in Singapore navigate the crisis.
Transitions in the Singapore Dream
A call to young Singaporeans to adopt a mindset of adaptability to be future-ready in their careers & live the new version of the Singapore Dream meaningfully.
Getting a Degree: Changing Significance
Insights into the shifting paradigm of higher education in Singapore and the changing significance of obtaining a university degree.