Recently read this book. Its by the Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. its written in an honest voice, and speaks of the shift in influence to the East. Its not just a fleeting thought like most of us have when we look at the world today - arguments are well backed up. The overall feeling I get when reading this is that Asia will be both the counterbalance, and the missing piece, needed to drive doing good to the next level. We need to harvest this opportunity. I'm applying to the school... it has what i believe the best value-for-money, a good network, an inspirational faculty, and that east-west fusion. Hope they take me in.
Met up with my brother Dr. Lawrence in Beijing. We managed to talk through a long (and disappointing) Champions League final. One of the things he mentioned was the concept of Grace.
Its a powerful deed that expects nothing in return. But what's more powerful is the unconditional appreciation felt by the recipient of such Grace, and how infectious and empowering it can be. We need to spread grace, there's no doubt about it. We need to give as a living, and earn as a hobby. Through his stories I truly appreciate how things come back to you once you stick through the initial pain... sitting at a table where our old classmates have risen through the ranks, having to give up what you want and struggle to get what u need, getting jaded playing an insignificant role against a tide of barriers... Things came back to him in ways we describe as coincidental... that beautiful meal he got in kunming, that free stay in a hotel, important partnerships, subtle grooming lessons etc... These are no coincidences. They are signs to tell my brother that what he's doing is right. Every one of us is capable of living our own gift economy. And so i keep going.......
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