Daring life altering insights echoed in our studio last Friday, as ‘What They Don’t Teach You in School’ took center stage.
With two trailblazers of innovation sharing their views on staying future-ready, it was nothing short of extraordinary.
Jack Sim
🗣️ Jack Sim's session on ‘MetaSkill of Gumption’ felt like sitting down for a cozy, heartfelt chat with a wise mentor. His words didn't just provoke thought — they ignited something within each of us, challenging our very core.
Nuggets of wisdom from Jack Sim’s talk
“Once I freed myself from everything that I am not (or can’t do), I didn’t need to pretend”
“You need to be little bit imperfect to be a human being”
“Purpose of making money should be to free us from money”
“Find your north star - use it as a compass, not a roadmap. My north star is to make the world better, every single day.”
“Service to humanity - choose what no one else wants to do (I chose ‘shit’ - toilets)”
“Robots can’t do what you can do”
“You disable your brain because of GPS”
“Your thoughts are magnets. Ask yourself—are they making me better, or worse?”
“Let your child be curious, let them be a child, or you’ll spend your life raising a jobless adult.”
“When everything is changing, don’t change”
He graciously signed copies of his latest book ‘The Gumption of Mr. Toilet’ by Penguin Random House | 企鹅兰登.
Charlie Ang
👨🔬 Charlie Ang delivered a powerful message on raising ‘anti-fragile’ children, emphasising the importance of fostering a strong ‘locus of control’ to prepare them for an ever-changing world.
He offered relatable, personal insights on preparing his two daughters for the future, which deeply resonated with the other parents in the room.
Nuggets of wisdom from Charlie Ang’s talk
“Kids can do a lot more. But we, as parents, create a learned helplessness for the children.”
“A strong foundation in the ‘locus of control’ is crucial.”
“Anti-fragility is about turning weaknesses into strengths.”
“Kids learning about entrepreneurship is a powerful tool in developing an anti-fragile mindset.”
“It’s easier to win many medals in a sport that not many dare to venture because it’s deemed risky.” (Inspired by his daughters’ competitive trampoline experiences)
If you missed the session, here are some of Charlie’s book recommendations to guide us toward a better future (just sharing for the benefit of all 😉):
Choice Or Chance: Understanding Your Locus of Control and Why It Matters (by Stephen Nowicki)
Mindset: How You Can Fulfill Your Potential (by Carol Dweck)
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder (by Nassim Nicholas Taleb)
Do these words stir something in you too? We’d love to hear your thoughts!