Feel caught up in the rat race? Don't feel like you have to conform, says DPM Lawrence Wong.

[dspirit]

When I was studying second year civil engineering in Nanyang Technological University, I was suspended for a year for hacking their computer system. It was a very painful time for me back then and it affected my family and all my friends. Some people even called me a "delinquent". So I registered for a Computer Science course in a US college. I graduated with high honors, found a job in Microsoft, and I am now a retired millionaire in the US. My point is, don't be too disheartened even when you didn't do well in Singapore's education system. There are many ways to live your dreams. Whatever you do, don't give up!

[dragb]

I was the subject to it too .
“My son just promoted … to Prime Minster of Singapore!”

[mikerajen]

I have indian malay Chinese family members. Yes Mr Lawrence Wong is very correct and I know we have a good PM.

[lukutsouthwell]

This new Singapore PM would have made an excellent psychiatrist or psychologist - he comes over in an easy & graceful manner & does not put on ‘airs’ like so many world leaders; Singapore is indeed fortunate to have such a leader!🙏🙏

[StarrySunnie]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thank you very much DPM Wong 🙏🏽🙇🏻‍♀️💐

[zotter]

I totally agree. Parents, but also family members are talking about school and work of the children way to much.

[SuryaSurya-revn]

As an Indonesian who currently living and working in Singapore, I am having so much admiration and respect to PM Lawrence. He is so down to earth, so humble, showing a great sense of humanity, has a clear vision of his objectives to elevate Singapore to the next level of success not only financially, but also as individual with clear personal values. I so envy you, my Singaporean friends...

[jay]

That is the reason I like DPM Lawrence Wong he is fair to all races and religions like my family I have Chinese Malay Indian Sikhism.I speak from my heart even I not political people even poor man but Lord give me words like you can you can help up.

[wymanspace]

But the standard of living is so high here, how not to be stress? Easier said then done.

[TimGraceAndFaith]

"The oppression of being compared to one another" - how aptly put.

[titusphilip]

It's ok to fail.if you fail don't give up.take those painful failures as lesson and move on.prepare to get mocked by society but no matter what happens keep your dreams alive!!cheers..

[apostlebeulahar]

PM Wong is the most adorable, cute and lovely looking PM of Singapore 🇸🇬. We love him & wish him success! 🌷

[ahjotland]

Great advice for the youths. Singapore is in good hands with leaders like the new PM . Kudos to the former PM Lee for his success in leading Singapore to such high standings in the world. Cheers from Pennsylvania, USA.

[iksinck]

❤what a smart n wise Lawrence..no wonder Lee Shien lung chooses him..God blessed ya dear Lawrence..bravo.

[truth]

When Chinese ask about others, it doesn't means they are comparing, they show concern for others.

[Anusha]

This is such a progressive and a practical advice, thank you Wong Sir 🎉

[twong]

however you can only choose the pathway if cost of living is low, it is impossible in current settings

[doraemon]

As children, our feelings of self consciousness were at their heights. It is normal to feel insecure because you will grow tougher as you become older. 😊

[simondefonseca]

Why do so many Singaporeans pronounce “conversation” like “converZation”? Don’t they know that usually “s” only gets voiced between vowel letters while “r” is not a vowel letter?

[zinmintun]

Competitions among Asians are brutal. That is why it is harder to work together among asians.