| 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  | | Proudly Brought to You I seek to reach out to people who believe in safeguarding the interests of their loved ones. Let me know if I can be of help to someone you know or care about. We can make a difference to lives when it matters most. Cheers. | | Steven Sit Poh Sang | | | | | | | | unsubscribe | You are receiving this email because you're my client, a friend or you've given permission to receive this email. If you'd rather not receive our emails, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list by clicking 'Unsubscribe' above.
© Steven Sit Poh Sang, All rights reserved. | |  | | William Ang, Executive Director Human Resources I have known Steven for many years and through different phases of life he's been a trusted friend and professional who listens, advises and provides top notch consultion over my personal financial planning via an array of AIA products.
Thank you Steven for being there whenever I call and I look forward to your support for many years more to come. | |  | | Lye Seng Kai, Executive Director, Totex International Limited Steven has been my family insurance and financial adviser for more than a decade and the level of service, knowledge and professionalism we received from him is unparalleled.
He is attentive to details and very patient to take the extra miles to explain the different options and make excellent recommendations to my family so we can have an all rounded coverage.
His service is customized and very personal especially to one that is unfamiliar with the insurance procedure. I’m convinced through the years that he is not out to make quick and easy money but always has our interest in his mind.
Unlike some others who try to push their policies to you, he lets you decide at your own pace.
Thank you very much for the great service, Steven.
| |  | | Nguyen Xuan Ngoc Hoa I first got in touch with Steven many years ago, when I only just started working and was looking for basic, affordable insurance coverage. Despite being admittedly a very small client, Steven still treated me with care and respect, attending to my many questions.
Many years later, when I had an emergency at work and had trouble getting hold of my existing corporate health insurer, it was Steven again that I turned to. Even when he wasn't our insurer, he answered my every question and called frequently to check in on the situation. He helped to scan our existing policies and advised me on the options that were available and how to proceed. Eventually we made the choice to switch our corporate health insurer to AIA, under Steven's care.
Now that I am starting a family and looking to invest in life insurance and critical care coverage, I know once again that I can trust Steven to give me fair, reasonable advice on what to take up, based on my needs and abilities. I feel like I can select products and options that are most suited for my needs, with Steven's advice.
Thanks Steven for the wisdom and companionship over the years, you have made such “scary” life matters a breeze! | |  | | Patrick Sze, Regional Sales Director, Apj, Elsevier Steven is the person you want to trust your important insurance and financial related matters in because he ensures he understand your needs and requirement and provide a solution tailored to your needs.
As an insured person with AIA , as well as my parents, what you want is someone to provide AAA Service and always there for you at a press of a button. Steven is this capable protector of yours. | |  | | Alan Teoh Steven was introduced to me by my close NS friend, Paul.
We met through the mutual interest of cycling and trying to keep fit and healthy.
It was through a mutual cycling trip to Japan in April this year that we got to know each other better and where our friendship blossomed.
You can suss out a character of a person when you have to eat and share a room together 😊
Through this memorable trip and many more cycling excursions, he has shown to be dependable, trustworthy, witty and knowledgeable.
I have come to regard him first as a friend, then my insurance agent.
Steven does not sell policies for the sake of earning a commission, but he gets to know his clients first and then recommend policies that are suited for them during that particular stage of their life.
There was no pressure at any time and I felt that the whole policy transaction process was smooth and done very professionally.
I have no hesitation to recommend his services to anyone looking for a professional financial adviser to meet their needs.
| |  | | 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! | | | | |
