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“Due to the huge stress I was under, I developed shingles. I was in physical pain as well as mental anguish. But I had made the decision to never work for anyone else again. I was not cut out for that life, and I would be an even bigger failure if I returned to a regular office job.”
“Choke Clinch Crank Combat is not just about martial arts; it’s about people. People have all these misconceptions about combat sports. They think it’s a blood sport; that it’s just about two people brutalising each other. There’s some truth to that. But at the heart of it, it’s really about people, right?”
“After the passing of my father, I found myself drawn into this industry—an unexpected turn that would eventually become my calling. What started as a personal mission to give him a dignified farewell soon grew into a vision: to turn funerals into celebrations of life.”
Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The former MMA fighter and national wrestler talks about moulding the future generation.
“There’s a slice for everyone – that is our slogan. Because it doesn’t matter if you’re a boy, a girl, rich, poor, Indian, Malay, Chinese, vegetarian, non-vegetarian or what have you. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza.”
Humans of Sentosa | “For a period of my life, I woke up early, got on the train in sub-zero temperatures, and worked in an office in London all day. I have to pinch myself when I consider how lucky I am to be working on a tropical resort island, surrounded by dramatic scenery.”
“I’ll never forget the first time I flew solo. It was such an amazing feeling. As soon as you take off, all your problems get left behind on the ground. It’s a whole other world up there, and you’re all alone with a bird’s eye view. Finally, you’re up there, touching the skies.”
“I started losing hair at 16. When my dad brought me to see a doctor, the doctor said, ‘Peter, there’s no cure for hair loss. Don’t waste your money on treatments. Look at your dad. He is bald too, but he moved on with his life. Just count your blessings and accept your fate.”
“My journey with ARTAZZLE began with a deep-rooted passion for Indian art and a vision to showcase its richness to a global audience. Growing up surrounded by art, I witnessed firsthand its transformative power and the joy it brings.”
The football academy in Singapore shares its mission to provide quality training for every kid with a dream.
“Maybe one day, the same kids we train will grow up and represent the country in major tournaments overseas. I’m doing this to help give as many kids in Singapore – whether they come from privileged backgrounds or not – a chance.”
“What keeps me motivated is purpose. I cannot imagine doing anything else. When I get feedback from my team that the girls are motivated to continue with our courses, it’s such a motivator for everyone.”
“I’ve learnt that when you gamble, you don’t only hurt yourself, but you hurt the people closest to you as well. So now, it’s not just about not wanting to fail myself, but also not wanting to fail the people I love.”
“Developing cybersecurity habits over a period of time is like knowing that you should wash your hands after you use the washroom, or wearing a mask in public if you are not feeling well. We cannot stop the digital revolution, but everyone has a part to play in cybersecurity.”
Maha Lakshmi: Bullied as a Kid for Having Curly Hair, Beauty Queen Learns to Love and Accept Herself
“I despised my hair when I was a kid because I was bullied excessively for having curly hair. In primary school, kids would throw staple bullets and pour eraser shavings into my hair. At that age when you’re so young and just want to be accepted, it was so hard to fit in.”
“Every year on her birthday, I make sure that my daughter says a prayer for her biological mother. For most, birthdays are about others holding celebrations and buying you gifts; but, birthdays are actually not about you. They’re about your mum, the one who gave you life.”
“The biggest thing I’ve learnt on this journey is that self-care is crucial, especially in parenting. As the saying goes, ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup.’ Anything can happen with the kids, but when I become dysregulated with my emotions, that’s when things go down the drain…”
“When you meet someone for the first time, you always get asked what you do for work. You might reply saying you’re a consultant or an accountant, and by doing so, you automatically put yourself in a box. That’s just very limiting to me, and it took me a while to break out of it…”
“The worst thing I feared came true when I left the company. I was accused of stealing clients’ money. Debt collectors started chasing me and I started receiving death threats from the company’s clients…”
“During those two years, he was sober for only six months. Yet everyday, being sober was a mental battle for him, and I wasn’t aware of it. Whenever he was on edge and I triggered him, it took everything within him to restrain himself from drinking his problems away.”