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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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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.

Bernadine Dorett. Teacher. Ministry of Education

I have known Diana since 2007 first as an insurance agent and later as a friend. She is a skilled financial advisor. She is well versed in her field and gives good advice. She keeps herself updated on market trends and has good knowledge of the insurance products. She gives me objective information in layman’s terms to make smart decisions that help me feel at ease. She also regularly reviews my policies with me and helps me to keep track of them. She is aware of my financial commitments and goals and recommends policies that benefit my family and me in the long run. I trust her as my financial advisor and would readily recommend her services to my relatives and friends.

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.

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.

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.

Toh Weizhong. Principle Engineer. Chuah Shinney. Finance Executive.

Diana has been a trusted friend and my financial advisor for nearly 2 decades. She's knowledgeable and professional, always ready to share and help me in achieving my financial goals/ commitments. Over the years, there were many times when she went to great lengths to readjust my portfolio according to unexpected life challenges. Even when life seems all smooth sailing, she would always ensure my portfolio is reviewed at least once annually and adjusted, if necessary. In short, she's been providing valuable advice and recommending financial solutions tailored to meet my financial goals. She has always been so passionate about her job, which can be seen from her enthusiasm when sharing about the various solutions or options in rebalancing my portfolio. I believe that her professionalism over these years can only be sustained by her true passion to ensure that each of her client's financial needs are well taken care of. An outstanding financial adviser!