The Gift of Paying It Forward

Diana Zhu

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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.

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.

The Paying it Forward Paradox | Wayne Baker | TEDxUofM

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Kevin Ho. Director. James King Group

Diana has been my financial adviser for more than 17 years and she is able to recommend suitable solutions through the different stages of my life; from a fresh graduate, to an employee, to a business owner, to a father. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and helpful. I will happily recommend her to anyone who's looking for holistic and personalised financial advice.

Aimran Alkaff. Sales Manager - Marine. Rolls Royce Power System

I have worked with Diana since my university days and since then she has been very diligent and professional in handling my plans. She has helped me build up a sizeable portfolio over the last 17 years which I am pleasantly satisfied with. Diana is constantly making effort to improve my portfolios. And she is ever willing to apply her deep knowledge and experience to suggest alternatives to make my money work better for me.

Gerry Perreira. Team Manager. Citibank

Diana has been our financial advisor for many years. She is helpful and understanding towards our needs and interests during our reviews. Diana is an expert in her work and provides comprehensive views during discussions. A benefit is that we are both parents, having common concerns for our children, planning from birth to growing up. I would like to express my thanks for the work you have done for us over the past 10 years.

Minhao Wong. Account Manager. Chevron Oronite Pte Ltd

When I knew Diana through a mutual friend, she had already come with many years of experience in the industry. Diana was able to quickly identify the right policies and solutions that suit my lifestyle and family's needs. She was able to provide insightful advice that helped me understand the importance of building a portfolio to help support my children's future education needs. She will also help me navigate any paper work and claims processes whenever there is a need. Diana would also regularly check in with me to update on our situation. Over the years, she has become a reliable support. I am glad to say that she is now a personal friend that I will recommend to anyone who needs her expertise.

Candy Chan. Executive Secretary. GuocoLand

Diana was introduced to me by a friend a year ago. Diana is very professional in her work and had provided very valuable advice for my retirement planning. I have benefited from her professional and excellent services and will continue to seek her in every investment opportunity that arises.

Yilin Ng. Account Executive. PTC Inc

Having been first introduced to Diana by my husband, I found her very knowledgeable. Not only does she explain and update us, she will recommend what she feels will benefit us the most. She truly listens to our family’s needs and help us out. Meeting her is always a catch-up as friends! Diana has truly gone above and beyond to help us out, even when she didn’t have to. Thank you Diana!