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When was the last time you received kindness from somebody? When was the last time you extended an act of kindness to someone else, and to what end? As it turns out, there can be tremendous merits and outcomes in paying forward a kindness received with a good deed to somebody else, especially when done out of gratitude. The concept of "Paying It Forward" is nothing new, but in our world, I believe we could do with more compassion and selflessness as it brings out the best in us.

The Art of Paying it Forward Without Spending a Dime

When we pay it forward we commit an act of selflessness that transcends our connection to other humans on the planet, elevating the human experience in a positive way. Whether it’s a showing of kindness, faith, or even compassion, it all makes a difference and can potentially trigger a chain reaction of reciprocated behavior.

 
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The Power of Altruism

Classical economics adopts a model that says people are primarily driven by material self-interest. Political science assumes that people are driven to maximize their power. But this worldview is clearly wrong. In real life, the push of selfishness is matched by the pull of empathy and altruism. This is not Hallmark card sentimentalism but scientific fact: As babies our neural connections are built by love and care. We have evolved to be really good at cooperation and empathy. We are strongly motivated to teach and help others.

 
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The Paying it Forward Paradox | Wayne Baker | TEDxUofM

 
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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Annie Chen. Producer. The Walt Disney Company SEA Pte. Limited

Diana has been my financial adviser for more than 16 years. Throughout the years, she has helped me build up my personal portfolio and fine-tune my policies to ensure I get a well-rounded coverage. Aside from being an astute financial adviser, Diana is very knowledgeable and is always able to answer my queries with easy to understand layman terms. She is very passionate about her job and regularly reaches out with updates and suggestions to improve my portfolio. I would gladly recommend Diana to anyone who is looking for a friendly, reliable and professional financial adviser who caters to your portfolio needs.

Jiovian Ng. Admin and Management HOD. R&C Design Solution Pte Ltd

Diana has been with me since 2005 as my financial consultant. She is filled with passion, kindness and client-centric thoughts for my enquiries regarding any new products or policies which I had interest of for the past years. Her meticulous and professional knowledge always addressed my enquiries and concerns comprehensively. It is especially impressive because of her 18 years of experience in the insurance and financial planning industry. Her responsiveness & attentiveness toward my concerns regarding my policies is always there, irregardless of late night texts or sudden calls from me. I am very glad, appreciative and feel a lot of gratitude to have Diana as my Financial Consultant as she will always be the one there for me. Thank you so much for your time and commitment given, and for serving and helping me regularly and whenever I need you most. May you continue to blossom and grow to greater heights and achievements in your career. :)

Margaretha Gouwanda. Freelance Accountant.

I first met Diana in year 2006 at IT Show Roadshow. I started with a small endowment policy as I had just entered the workforce. Since then, Diana always arranges regular meet ups, at least once or twice a year, to review my policies. She recommends new policies and solutions to ensure that my family continuously has enough coverage to meet our financial needs at different life stages. As I have budget constraints at times, she will make adjustments to maximize my portfolio while keeping my premiums affordable. Diana is professional, meticulous, friendly and approachable. She is helpful and fast whenever I need to file any insurance claims, and this allows me to have a total peace of mind. She is now not only my financial consultant, but also a friend whom i can trust deeply.

Elissa Chia. Senior Manager, Communications. Higher Education Sector.

Diana puts her best foot forward when advising my financial needs and recommending viable solutions. She is generous with her time and commits herself to ensure I understood the various products and my portfolio. Diana is up-to-date with Singapore public policies, and provides good advice. She understands my liabilities and asks the right questions in order for me to derive at my own conclusion. She is an asset, in all sense of the word!

Ko Po Hui. Technical Officer. Public transport Services.

Diana constantly keeps me updated on the latest plans and policies to address my financial needs which is important in this present dynamic settings. She has been my financial adviser for more than 15 years and this is a strong testament of my faith and trust in her advice on my financial planning. And for that I have no qualms to introduce her to my friends who need some advice in their financial planning as well.

Danny Chew. Senior Operations Executive. OUB Centre Limited

Diana has been a great financial adviser and friend for the past decade. Since the first time I met up with her for the first financial review, Diana has shown the commitment of looking for positive ways to better my coverage, financial growth and retirement needs. Other than the quarterly meetups to review my coverage, there are also the constant sharing of market changes and updates of new plans Prudential has to offer. In the years of providing her expertise, she has been showing her in-depth understanding of financial planning. Along with a good listening ear, she has been recommending products to address my concerns. Unlike other financial planners, Diana is not pushy and does not focus on selling policies. Thanks to her recommendations, I am able to increase my coverage for the possible emergencies one can face in life, better my expected financial status at retirement and set my mind at ease should I ever meet with an unexpected situation. I look forward to the many more decades to come with Diana as my financial adviser.