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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Christine Tiong. Accountant.

Diana has been my friend since we were in secondary school. I’ve seen her grow from being a rookie to the successful financial consultant she is today. Through it all, we have seen each other through major life events and she has always been there for me and providing help and support. I am glad that she was able to help me with my financial planning needs according to my budget and always thinking of my welfare at heart. Looking forward to more professional advice and services from her in the future.

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.

Pearl Kaur. Manager. AGC Academy.

Diana has been my consultant for almost 10 years now. She has always amazed me with how updated she is about the latest changes, new plans on offer and industry trends. She is sharp and able to strategise on how to maximise the utility and returns on my portfolio by changing up plans or adding different riders. It is such a comfort to have a consultant that you can trust to make the best decisions for you. Her genuine care for her clients and warm personality coupled with a strong business acumen has made investing in insurance a stress-free experience for me.

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.

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.

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.