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Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development. When Albert Einstein was a child, few people—if any—anticipated the remarkable contributions he would make to science. His language development was delayed, worrying his parents to the point of consulting a doctor. His sister once confessed [...]
Harvard lecturer: ‘No specific skill will get you ahead in the future’—but this ‘way of thinking’ will
Many of us have been told that deep expertise will lead to enhanced credibility, rapid job advancement, and escalating incomes. The alternative of being broad-minded is usually dismissed as dabbling without really adding value. But the future may be very different: Breadth of perspective and the ability to connect [...]
Singapore scholar points out that while we say Singapore ‘needs more talent’, we never ask ‘what is talent?’
Our children must follow whatever education system they enroll in, whether that'd be Singapore, US, UK, Australia, India, etc. Our children will have to get on the train like everyone else and take standardized exams. However, like the cartoon, we know the animal that is best at climbing the [...]
Forget Talent: Here Are the 2 Traits All Successful People Share
What makes a person successful? Getty Images Over the last 25 years, I have spoken with thousands of business owners in various stages of their professional careers. When I first sit down with them to discuss their business, I often ask them what their ultimate goal is for themselves [...]
Pediatricians Say Kids Need Simple Toys, Not iPads And Electronics
Simple Toys Benefit Kids the Most The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a report in December of 2018 saying that simple toys hold the most benefits for children. They warn parents against filling their toy box with flashing lights and gadgets. The report is called “Selecting Appropriate Toys [...]
Billionaire who made his first $1 million at Microsoft: ‘Bill Gates was an extremely intense person’
Bill Gates Adam Jeffery | CNBC As an entrepreneur and expert in the psychology of money and business, I’ve always been fascinated by how the world’s richest billionaires built their wealth, especially the ones who started with very little. So I spent five years conducting face-to-face interviews with 21 [...]
When Jeff Bezos Made His Grandmother Cry, His Grandfather Stopped the Car to Teach Him a Powerful Lesson About Kindness
You may not always be smart. You may not always be clever. But you can always be kind. Getty Images Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is widely respected for a number of qualities. Patiently building a company with a juggernaut of a flywheel. Turning an internal initiative into Amazon Web [...]
These are Bill Gates’ 2 superpowers, according to Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates speaks at the Economic Club of Washington’s summer luncheon in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2019. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images Bill Gates is the second-richest person in the world, but according to the Microsoft co-founder, his “superpowers” have nothing to do with [...]
Why Winning and Losing Is Important for Children
Life is competitive, and children learn that it’s best to be good at things from a young age. Here are some reasons why learning to lose is just as important as learning to win. Many aspects of a child’s life are connected to being competitive: in kindergarten, some children [...]
A hiring manager for Google and Amazon says she’s always wary of candidates who can’t admit they’re wrong
Amazon and Google get their pick of top talent. The world's most profitable tech companies offer competitive compensation packages and attract the industry's best and brightest candidates. So who ultimately makes the cut? Ask that question to Nancy Wang, who's been a hiring manager for both companies. She used [...]
S’porean entrepreneur who worked in China for 4 years said she had to grow up quickly
She also found the Chinese to be a lot more driven than Singaporeans. Carmen Low, a Singaporean, was just 16 years old when she visited Shanghai, China. The trip was with her parents on a package tour, but so awestruck was she with the place that she left with [...]
High School Students Do Better In Science, Math And English If They Also Take Music Lessons
Schools are under constant pressure to make budget cuts, and music programs are often first on the chopping block. Now, an extensive study from the University of British Columbia in Canada shows that students who took music lessons in high school performed better in subjects such as English, science, [...]
Singapore must prepare for a very different future, says PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong meeting Presidential Guards from the Military Police during the National Day Observance Ceremony at the Istana yesterday. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM He says world is entering troubled period, but past proves nation can overcome challenges Singaporeans need to prepare for a "very different future", [...]
The 20 universities around the world that produce the richest grads
Harvard professor reads a newspaper before the commencement exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Brian Snyder Elite colleges and universities enroll — and graduate — some of the wealthiest people on earth. Each year, research firm Wealth-X identifies the colleges and universities with the highest number of “ultra [...]
Warren Buffett to MBA students: This is what ‘sets apart a big winner from the rest of the pack’
Philanthropist Warren Buffett is joined onstage by 24 other philanthropist and influential business people featured on the Forbes list of 100 Greatest Business Minds during the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 Daniel Zuchnik | Contributor | Getty Images At 88, Warren Buffett has [...]