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Philosophical Musings – Part I
Of Mice, Mom & MeA mouse'A mouse! A mouse in the house!' shrieked my mom as we saw the mouse scuttle around, playing hide and seek. Not a normal mouse, mind you but an intelligent mouse, with...
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The Way of the General - Part IV
What Hurts the People?There are five things that hurt the people:1. There are local officials who use public office for personal benefit, taking improper advantage of their authority, holding weapons...
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The Oil Corp Saga: A Vexatious Variation Order! Before investing, it is important for one to understand the role of external auditors and regulators. Since most people base their investment on the...
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Speed Reading - Part VI
INSPECTIONAL READING - SUPERFICIAL READINGWe are still at the Inspectional Reading Stage focusing on ‘What is the Book about?’ Inspectional Reading itself comprises of two stages:1. Systematic...
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Philosophical Musings - Part II
The Roots of WisdomToday, I would like to share with you a simple poem by an ancient Chinese philosopher, Hong Yingming, author of the book 'The Roots of Wisdom'. He lived during the twilight years of...
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The Way of the General - Part V
The Authority of the Military Leadership Military authority, directing the armed forces, is the matter of the authoritative power of the leading general.If the general can hold the authority of the...
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Financial Intelligence - Part IX
Rumble in the Bronx: Consumerism vs. FrugalityStep right up folks, this is it! . Come one and come all and watch the Greatest Battle about to be fought in the Arena. That’s right! It’s the Rumble in...
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Philosophical Musings - Part III
The Roots of WisdomAs I watched Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’, I found myself reflecting deeply on the vastly opposing philosophy of Batman vs. The Joker. Is it truly inevitable that the...
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The Way of the General - Part VI
Cultivating OneselfThe practice of a cultivated man is to refine himself by quietude and develop virtue by frugality. Without detachment, there is no way to clarify the will; without serenity, there is...
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Analytical Review 101 - Part XV
An Investor’s Dilemma: Choosing between Mother Theresa & Angelina Jolie Before one decides to invest in the share market, try answering the following question:‘If you won a contest and could go...
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Philosophical Musings - Part IV
The Roots of WisdomAnother one of Hong Yingming’s poems from his book ‘The Roots of Wisdom’, translated into English by Tsai Chih Chung.The Deception of AppearancesWhen I have rankAnd people respect...
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The Way of the General - Part VII
Psychological ConfigurationsSome generals are brave and think lightly of deathSome are hasty and impulsive Some are greedy and materialistic Some are humane but lack endurance Some are intelligent but...
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Analytical Review 101 - Part XVI
A Circle has no End Overall Summary on Analytical Review of Nestle's Financial StatementsIf you look at this series of posts, you will have realized that we have spent a substantial amount of time...
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Philosophical Musings - Part V
The Roots of WisdomOne of the most interesting aspects of life is dealing with various types of people in this world. Although each and every person is unique in their own way, yet truly how different...
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The Way of the General - Part VIII
Decadence in Generals There are eight kinds of decadence in generalship: First is to be insatiably greedy.Second is to be jealous and envious of the wise and able.Third is to believe slanders and make...
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Speed Reading - Part VII
Analytical Reading: An OverviewHaving mastered the first two stages of reading, we are now ready to proceed with the third stage, namely Analytical Reading. I wish to reiterate that this stage requires...
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Philosophical Musings - Part VI
The Roots of Wisdom Although I have spent over three decades in this world, the vastness of my ignorance overwhelms me. There is so much still, to understand and learn. In truth, I am like a child,...
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The Way of the General - Part IX
Instruction and DirectionA policy of instruction and direction means those above educate those below, not saying anything that is unlawful and not doing anything that is immoral, for what is done by...
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Financial Intelligence – Part X
Balanced LivelihoodToday, the Guru instructing us on Financial Intelligence will be none other than Lord Buddha. It may be useful to listen to the Vyagghapajja Sutta, where Lord Buddha instructs rich...
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Philosophical Musings - Part VII
The Roots of WisdomIn the past, I used to rage over petty things. Yet, once the flame of anger subsides, I realize the foolishness of being embroiled over inconsequential things. For I know now, after...
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