Mr Wong stress for the need of a more flexible and inclusive society ahead for all

[k1976]

PM Lawrence Wong aims for society that 'allows space for u-turns, experimentation and outliers'​

Mr Wong reiterated his vision for Singapore to embrace a wider definition of success beyond the 5Cs in a video message on Saturday (Jun 22).

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, in this screengrab from his Youtube video, urges Singaporeans to celebrate every kind of success and respect all forms of work. (Image: Youtube/Lawrence Wong)

 

[k1976]

SINGAPORE: Widening the definition of success and building a society that leaves room for experiments and pauses so that Singaporeans can strive to be the best possible versions of themselves.

This is what Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hopes to achieve as he outlined his vision for the country, in a video message to Singaporeans on Saturday (Jun 22).

 

[k1976]

'allows space for u-turns, experimentation and outliers'​

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PM Lawrence Wong aims for society that 'allows space for u-turns, experimentation and outliers'​

Mr Wong reiterated his vision for Singapore to embrace a wider definition of success beyond the 5Cs in a video message on Saturday (Jun 22).

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, in this screengrab from his Youtube video, urges Singaporeans to celebrate every kind of success and respect all forms of work. (Image: Youtube/Lawrence Wong)

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22 Jun 2024 02:55PM (Updated: 22 Jun 2024 06:58PM)
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SINGAPORE: Widening the definition of success and building a society that leaves room for experiments and pauses so that Singaporeans can strive to be the best possible versions of themselves.
This is what Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hopes to achieve as he outlined his vision for the country, in a video message to Singaporeans on Saturday (Jun 22).

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"My team and I want to build a society that allows space for u-turns, side steps, slowdowns, pauses, experimentations and outliers," he said.

"We want to broaden our concept of achievement. Beyond academic credentials, we are taking proactive steps to value the contributions of every worker in every profession and every field.

"I need your help to do more as a society. Let us make a commitment to one another," Mr Wong added, as he urged Singaporeans to celebrate every kind of success, respect all forms of work and never be afraid to try.

In the six-minute-long clip, Mr Wong said that one topic that often came up in his interactions with Singaporeans is "the Singapore dream", and what success means for Singaporeans as a people.

He recalled the 5Cs - cash, car, credit card, condo, country club - that success was perceived to be in the past.

 

[k1976]

Such a narrow definition of success can lead to negative consequences, he added, as society becomes more frenetic and competition more toxic as people seek to outdo each other.

It results in Singaporeans becoming more anxious and stressed, and passing it on to their children.

This, he said, is not the society that he wants Singapore to become and certainly not one that he hopes future generations grow up in.

"I want to see a Singapore where every Singaporean matters, where everyone is valued for who he or she is. One where we can all strive to be the best possible versions of ourselves. One where our success is defined by how we help each other to do well collectively," he said.

 

[k1976]

Hearing similar feedback from young Singaporeans, he said some have told him that they don't want their self-worth and success to be defined by narrow metrics of academic and material achievements.

"So as we refresh our Singapore dream, let us also redefine what success should mean for Singapore. I have a few suggestions," he said.

"As a society we have become used to attaching prestige to some professions. We should open our minds and embrace the different ways people can flourish.

"We are happy for our young talents and super achievers but we should equally embrace our late bloomers and and those who get their second wind after a series of failures and setbacks."

 

[k1976]

Success is about excelling at what we do today, persevering at it and doing it with pride instead of worrying about status or rewards," he added.

While some will choose a slower pace of work to make more time for their families, others may aspire to move up the career ladder or pursue business ventures.

Stressing that each path is different, he urged Singaporeans to appreciate what they have and revel in the success of others, as it is "not a zero-sum race".

Redefining the metrics of success is a recurring theme for Mr Wong, who was sworn in as Singapore's Prime Minister last month, taking over from Mr Lee Hsien Loong, who is now Senior Minister.

 

[eatshitndie]

means residents at mayfair must accept knocking and whistling sounds. no more quarrels and kpkb.

 

[k1976]

means residents at mayfair must accept knocking and whistling sounds. no more quarrels and kpkb.

More mayfair cousins coming over from new villagesin the north?

 

[eatshitndie]

More mayfair cousins coming over from new villagesin the north?

must bring firecrackers along for nightly celebrations.

 

[A Singaporean]

Inclusive means more foreigners. Majulah.

 

[nabeifuckpap]

Lee Hsien Loong fault

 

[Hightech88]

Goh Chok Tong even more tokong, started his PMship with a grand ambition to create a 'Swiss standard of living' and a 'kinder, gentler Singapore.

But look at what we have become? NBPCB

As long as it is PAP PM, let's see how LW is going to screw up S'pore again but fret not..

as 61% love to be farked in the arse shiok shiok by PAP since 1965.

 

[congo9]

You are pap stooge .

 

[birdie69]

Goh Chok Tong even more tokong, started his PMship with a grand ambition to create a 'Swiss standard of living' and a 'kinder, gentler Singapore.

But look at what we have become? NBPCB

As long as it is PAP PM, let's see how LW is going to screw up S'pore again but fret not..

as 61% love to be farked in the arse shiok shiok by PAP since 1965.

Now Sindiapore becomes CECA standard, instead of Swiss Standard

 

[bobby]

Not too late to also u-turn ministers $m salary packages….

 

[NanoSpeed]

I agree with PM.

We must accept non-virgins as virgins, and cease passing judgment on unchaste women.

Accepting unchaste women as virgins is the first step towards a more inclusive society.

 

[Hightech88]

I agree with PM.

We must accept non-virgins as virgins, and cease passing judgment on unchaste women.

Accepting unchaste women as virgins is the first step towards a more inclusive society.

Means @ginfreely getting wet now?

 

[nabeifuckpap]

Goh Chok Tong even more tokong, started his PMship with a grand ambition to create a 'Swiss standard of living' and a 'kinder, gentler Singapore.

But look at what we have become? NBPCB

As long as it is PAP PM, let's see how LW is going to screw up S'pore again but fret not..

as 61% love to be farked in the arse shiok shiok by PAP since 1965.

Goh Chok Tong time all I remember is streaming system in school was the most cheebye thing PAP ever did to sinkies

 

[k1976]

Inclusive means more foreigners. Majulah.

More talents can cum to huat big big mah
HDBeee 5rm resale now cheong toward million dollar liao. Heng Ong Huat lah

 

[k1976]

must bring firecrackers along for nightly celebrations.

Pls standby a Broomstick