by Soo-Inn Tan | Dec 6, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Meaning & Purpose
In many ways, Charles Handy is THE management guru. Rumour hath it that the The Economist first coined the term to describe him. He first made his mark in management circles with the publication of his book, ‘The Age of Uncertainty’. It was named one of...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 19, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Relationships
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” 3 John v.2 ESV Some become doctors because they are called by God. Others because they are called by their parents. And others still, by...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Nov 16, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
“Life is a haiku But God unveils the last line Only in heaven” We were on our way to dinner. It was a long anticipated feast for some old friends. We were going to have steamboat in Bangsar. It was a good night for steamboat. It was raining heavily. We...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 18, 2004 | 2004, Aging, Articles, Life Issues
This is not a good week. A number of things happened that really threw my emotions out of kilter. And the week is not even over yet. But I think the main reason why I am feeling down is that it is the first anniversary of my father’s death. I was taking a break...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Oct 4, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues
Arsenal drew against determined Norwegian side Rosenborg last night. They should have won. They wasted many good scoring chances. But they only managed a draw. And I am not feeling too bad. (I have been supporting Arsenal Football Club since 1971.) I was a bit more...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Sep 17, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Life Issues, Work & Vocation
Recently, a friend of mine had the opportunity to fulfill one of his dreams. He had the opportunity to do a short-term postgraduate course at Harvard Business School. My friend ran a successful company in the construction industry. He had set out to run his company on...
