The Gift of Paying It Forward

Steven Sit Poh Sang

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When was the last time you received kindness from somebody? When was the last time you extended an act of kindness to someone else, and to what end? As it turns out, there can be tremendous merits and outcomes in paying forward a kindness received with a good deed to somebody else, especially when done out of gratitude. The concept of "Paying It Forward" is nothing new, but in our world, I believe we could do with more compassion and selflessness as it brings out the best in us.

The Art of Paying it Forward Without Spending a Dime

When we pay it forward we commit an act of selflessness that transcends our connection to other humans on the planet, elevating the human experience in a positive way. Whether it’s a showing of kindness, faith, or even compassion, it all makes a difference and can potentially trigger a chain reaction of reciprocated behavior.

The Power of Altruism

Classical economics adopts a model that says people are primarily driven by material self-interest. Political science assumes that people are driven to maximize their power. But this worldview is clearly wrong. In real life, the push of selfishness is matched by the pull of empathy and altruism. This is not Hallmark card sentimentalism but scientific fact: As babies our neural connections are built by love and care. We have evolved to be really good at cooperation and empathy. We are strongly motivated to teach and help others.

The Paying it Forward Paradox | Wayne Baker | TEDxUofM

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Erica

Steven is the most trustworthy, professional, passionate, and friendly agent I have ever had the privilege of meeting. He’s detail-oriented, responsive and always go the extra mile to take care of his customers’ interest and needs. I truly appreciate his wonderful service and would highly recommend Steven to anyone without hesitation!

Herta Monica Montesino Cucos (MBA LLM), Corporate Development Manager, AMITY Singapore

Steven has always been amazing! I am so happy and grateful that I was recommended to him as my advisor for my medical insurance needs. He has helped me to understand and ensured I had the best plan with the right coverage that’s suits my needs and budget. When I fell sick and was hospitalized, he answered my queries promptly & also made sure everything is covered by my plan! I can't tell how secure and cared I felt, as I was alone in a foreign country with none of my family members around then. I can’t imagine switching to another advisor. Steven is probably the best insurance advisor I could ever find as he has gone above and beyond in his customer service! In a few words, Steven is phenomenal! Responsive, attentive to my needs, and professional! Couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Love the service and I highly recommend him.

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Steven has been my "Secret Agent", trustworthy consultant and sincere friend for decades. He is the most reliable financial advisor I know. He is prompt and professional in delivering his service. I can just reach out to him on my insurance matters anytime and be assured of receiving sound advice. He cares about his clients! So blessed to having him to take care of my insurance matters!

Nicole Lee, Scotiabank, Accountant

Thank you for the service and help you’ve rendered all these years. One of the more detail-oriented and responsive insurance professionals I’ve come across. Professional, prompt in response and unfailingly diligent. Steven has been a trusted and reliable source of knowledge, quick to help customers like myself navigate the complex and fairly technical aspects of the insurance claims process. This has freed up my time and lessened my worries when it comes to the tedious administrative burden – truly appreciated!

Pak-Tjun Chin

I got to know Steven through a mutual friend back in Nov-2019. Being a foreigner new to Singapore, Steven warmly welcomed me into his weekly hiking sessions at Bt Timah Forest Reserve. Since then, we have been religiously 'conquering' Bt Timah hill. More recently, we even extended our hike to start from MacRitchie Reservoir. Steven's motto is 'What is impossible today, will become warm-up tomorrow', and he truly believes in this! Separately, I have also grown to trust Steven with my insurance needs. Being new and alone in Singapore, I knew that having appropriate insurance coverage is paramount. Steven was very detailed and thorough in his briefing sessions and provided me coverage options that suited my needs. No pushy sales or pressure. I would strongly recommend Steven to anyone looking for an experienced, authentic and straight-taking insurance advisor.