A few days ago, I had a long conversation with two major "A10" figures from Singapore 🇸🇬

Feeling that what they said was very true, so I organized and shared it with everyone:
1. The core of the family is the economy, not feelings
2. The main principle at work is value, not effort. Many people work hard but ignore increasing and showcasing their own value, ultimately only lingering at the lower levels.
3. The main key in socializing is exchanging benefits, not just friendship. Without a connection of benefits, friendship is often hard to maintain for a long time.
4. The main goal of education is to build skills, not to pursue grades. Children with high grades but low skills will find it hard to survive in future society.
5. The main element of health is self-discipline, not medication. Waiting to get sick and relying on medicine is less good than cultivating a good lifestyle from the start.
6. The fundamental element of love is understanding, not passion. Passion will surely fade, only understanding can make love last long.
7. The main point of entrepreneurship is market demand, not personal preference. Starting a business based solely on personal liking is very likely to suffer big losses.
8. The main principle of investment is risk control, not high returns. Focusing too much on high returns often traps you in great risks.
9. The main pursuit in life is happiness, not success. Success does not always bring happiness, but happiness is the most valuable wealth in life.
10. The main guarantee for retirement is early planning, not relying on children. Children also have their own life pressures and cannot fully depend on them for retirement.
11. The main motivation for growth is reflection, not experience. Experience without reflection is just passing shadow.
12. The main meaning of learning is application, not just accumulating knowledge. Knowledge is only valuable if applied in practice.
13. The main outcome of travel is insight, not just photos and check-ins. True travel is about broadening horizons and gaining insights.
14. The main support in marriage is responsibility, not romance. Romance will fade, responsibility makes marriage strong.
15. The main wisdom in life is contentment, not endless desires. Understanding contentment allows you to find true happiness in life!
After understanding, I instantly feel life becomes clear.