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The Three Little Pigs | A Fable of Hard Work

What is the real wisdom of the pig? I discovered it through a tale that they used to tell me when I was a child. Continue reading The Three Little Pigs | A Fable of Hard Work

The Virtue of Poverty | Restraining Our Desires
Acts of Faith, The Business Times

The Virtue of Poverty | Restraining Our Desires

Before we pursue poverty, we should consider for a moment why people pursue wealth and perhaps even the power that comes with it. Continue reading The Virtue of Poverty | Restraining Our Desires

A Parable of Work and Rest | Wisely Investing in the Future
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A Parable of Work and Rest | Wisely Investing in the Future

When we partake in online shopping, sneak in work on the weekends, watch television into the wee hours of the night; do we realise that we are, in effect, not resting? Continue reading A Parable of Work and Rest | Wisely Investing in the Future

Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings
Business Fables, Finance

Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings

Once upon a time, there lived a poor young man by the name of Jack who lived with his mother. Continue reading Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings

The Symbolism of Pigs
Business Fables

The Symbolism of Pigs

The pig represents abundance, wealth, strength and never wanting for everyday needs. Continue reading The Symbolism of Pigs

The Sin of Greed | The Joy of Enough.
Acts of Faith, Business Psychology

The Sin of Greed | The Joy of Enough.

Sometimes we turn so far in on our ourselves that that’s all we’ve got. Are we willing to face up to the struggles we have with money? Continue reading The Sin of Greed | The Joy of Enough.

Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia
Business Fables, Business Psychology

Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia

When he turned ten, Hang Tuah learned silat–a martial art–with four friends. Their teacher was Adi Putera, a renowned master who lived as a hermit atop a mountain. Continue reading Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia

Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
Business Fables, Japan

Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen

Out of the Seven Gods of Luck, it is only Ebisu who is wholly and entirely Japanese. Continue reading Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen

The Roman God Janus | The Protector of Beginnings
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The Roman God Janus | The Protector of Beginnings

Janus welcomed Saturn with open arms. In exchange, Saturn made Latium successful in agriculture–especially when it came to viticulture: the production of grapes. Continue reading The Roman God Janus | The Protector of Beginnings

The Long-Tailed Macaque of Sunny Singapore
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The Long-Tailed Macaque of Sunny Singapore

Despite its name, the crab-eating macaque does not usually consume crabs. Rather, as an opportunistic omnivore, it eats a variety of animals and plants. Continue reading The Long-Tailed Macaque of Sunny Singapore

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