Thoughts – Page 13 – Dr Seamus Phan

7 Smart and Wise Ways to Achieve Successful Simplicity

The recent events around the world showed me one thing – some people can make simple things ridiculously complex and ultimately fail, while fewer other people, a select few, are able to make complex things…

If you venture along the old quiet Telok Ayer Street, you may still catch a glimpse of one of Singapore’s oldest food establishments, the 90 years old Tan Hock Seng bakery. In November 2021, this…

bricks and mortar stores are still the future

Have you seen how many “bricks-and-mortar” businesses were bricked in various nations due to rather draconian crisis measures in these two years? Are these decisions even smart or wise in relation to preserving the economy…

grandpa, army general turned economist turned CEO, grandma the parliamentarian

My late grandparents and late mum were prudent, never indulged in luxury, and only accumulated wealth made by their bare hands through labor. They had no rich or powerful parents to siphon from or depend…

Red Team (muay thai gloves) - consulting

Gaslighting. It is a word that seems new, but is not quite new. It is an emotional abuse where abusers slowly and steadily strip the confidence of victims, by conditioning the victims to doubt their…

All too often, we slip into communication, in writing or in speaking, that do not communicate as directly a meaning we intend. In a world where attention span is short and hearing is bad (figuratively…

7 Smart and Wise Ways to Achieve Successful Simplicity

The power of 傳承 (heritage) in branding

Future of Retail is not just online, but still Hybrid

Prudence of being – path of happiness

How to ride out gaslighting and regain your strength and sanity

Speak directly and simply for impact – avoid double negatives