Alan Loh’s Post

𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝟭: When I was playing badminton for the school team, we would spend HOURS aiming at a cone at a specific spot in the court, targetting the opponent's backhand. In the process, I'd feel the lactic acid buildup in my muscles, the frustration from missing the cone, and the sweat flowing down my face. It was gruelling, and sometimes I would think "that's impossible" and then I'd hear my coach say: 再来！(let's do it again) We would do this repeatedly for hours. At the height of my training, I spent 16 hours per week on the court. On competition day is when we realise why we did it. Because when the shot comes your way, muscle memory kicks in and you go for the shot, and voila, shuttle smacks to the ground and you get the point! 🏸🙌 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝟮: When I first started as a speaker, I would talk in very long sentences, trying to impress with my intellectual jargon. I thought that if I liked what I was talking about, so would everyone. But the audience will tell you if they don't like it. They would walk out, write it in their feedback, come up and tell you to your face. They would cancel your session. You take it, go back to the drawing board, ask for help, and practice it repeatedly. This also means watching your own videos (CRINGE!) to catch the little things you could change, like movement of your body, word choice, timing of your joke. When you next get on stage and deliver your speech is when you realise why you did it. You command the stage, are charismatic AND sound intellectual without coming across as nerdy. 🎤🙌 People cheer for you! 𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀? I believe it's more important to: → Do it → Reflect → Ask for help ➡ Then Repeat 🔥 You get good because you work on it consistently and are not afraid to take the setbacks as they come. 🔥 You get good because you look at how others do it well and learn from it, rather than compare and tell yourself "I can't". 🔥 You get good because you keep learning and evolving, not because you're an overnight success. ❓𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲? TGIF everyone! #success --- #repost if you found this useful #follow me for more content like this #DM me if you're looking for a speaker for your event 📸: From my recent TEDx speech "How I Got Out From the Bottom of the Well" (link in comments)

Eleven years ago, I've come to believe that the grass is greener on the other side. A job offer was extended to me, painting a vibrant dream that seemed like a great opportunity laid out before me. You see, I have always been trying to make more money and trying out something different. I have decided to quit my 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹 with the Republic of Singapore Navy (𝘙𝘚𝘕), an organisation which I have been a loyal, full time soldier for close to 8 years. I was confident in my ability to succeed and achieve greater things outside. Then, the tide changed. The job that once promised me a beautiful dream fell through. I left the company at the six-month mark. I was lost. Finding income opportunities wasn’t easy and I suffered a huge pay cut for the next 8 years. Many events happened in my life and life wasn’t as easy and smooth as I wish to be ❤️🩹 This year, as I looked back to the year 2013, I felt that it was the best decision that I had made. While the path wasn’t always a straight route and definitely not a night walk in the park, those challenges had pushed me way beyond my comfort zone for insane growth and transformation. During this process, I have found my secret sauce to dancing through these difficult years. 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘁: 🏋️♀️ Take full ownership of all the decision we made, otherwise, we would fall into the rabbit hole of victimising and spiral downward 🔆 Be open 200%. If we are closed, we cannot walk out from the situation 🤽♀️ Mind & Belief have to expand, otherwise, we would miss the turning point and opportunity A major decision promise greater future. I wish all of you the resilience and strength to walk through this common journey called LIFE ☘️☘️☘️

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: 𝐉𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞! As Singapore steps into the 4G leadership era amid a whirlwind of global shifts, I'm totally convinced that dynamic balance isn't just a fancy trait—it's the secret sauce for our Deputy Prime Minister and his squad. This isn't just about keeping up with the times; it's about mastering the art of staying cool, collected, and forward-thinking all at once. Imagine our national plans as more of a dance than a march—flexible, fluid, and ready to groove to whatever tune life plays. We're navigating a path sprinkled with surprises and sudden twists, much like a thrilling adventure ride. Personally I feel that being nimble and balanced isn’t just nice—it’s non-negotiable for our leaders. What superpowers do you reckon our 4G champs need to rock? #4G #Leadership #Leehisenloong #Lawrencewong #Infinite #Possibilities

Shenzhen is the final destination of my long trip to China. Shenzhen is a central technology hub known as China's Silicon Valley. The city's culture of entrepreneurship and relentless focus on customer-centric innovation is genuinely admirable and insightful. During my visit, I had the opportunity to engage with talented leaders and had a great discussion, gaining valuable input to advance the innovation path further. I always come out of Shenzhen learning more about customer needs and how to meet them. #fintech #enterpreneurship