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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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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.

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.

Swee Liang. Civil servant. Karin Chua. Project Manager. Wise construction Pte Ltd

We got to know Diana through our mutual friend since 2016. She is very well-versed in her field and always provided great advice to us for our financial needs as well as our kids’ future education needs. We have benefitted from her professionalism and excellent service throughout the years and would certainly recommend her to anyone who needs her expertise.

Angelyn Ng. Manager.

Diana has been our financial adviser for more than 11 years and she is able to recommend suitable solutions through the different stages of my life and our family. She is very passionate about her job and regularly reaches out with updates and suggestions to improve our portfolios. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and helpful. Diana is a friend that encourages one another around her. I will happily recommend her to anyone who's looking for holistic and personalised financial advice.

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.

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.