The Gift of Paying It Forward

Wendy Yeo

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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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Shao Feng,. IT Analyst

Wendy is a very nice person and she tries her best to help me get my coverage in place. As my previous applications was rejected by other companies and I was fighting against the tight schedule of the changing of CI definition, Wendy was patient and was there to follow through the whole process with me and constantly keep me updated about it. She is indeed someone who is dedicated to her job and serves her clients well! Thanks for the help! :)

Rachel Oh,. Accountant

Wendy has a very helpful, independent, and outgoing personality, she is always very responsive and able to advise and provide clear explanations on my queries. You can really tell how much effort she put into her work and always go the extra mile.

Shan,. Interior Designer

I think patience is an important factor for a financial planner & I guess Wendy had that from the start. I was never one who could sit through an insurance conversation due to the numbers & heavy text reading. Yet, Wendy was willing to explain the complicated plans to me & illustrated them in graphics for me to better understand what works best for me. It took me a while to settle down at first, but hardworking Wendy was cool & patient with her follow-ups over the years. It’s been many years since I first knew her, she has always been the reliable one that I can trust to be there for me, so that’s why she’s the chosen one. Everything was made easy for me, Thank you, Wendy!!

Samuel H,. Graphic Designer

Wendy is good at picking up points of interest throughout our conversation. This makes her succinctly place useful and important points across without having too much information going at hand. She helps to explain the policies clearly and at any moment when I needed more knowledge and understanding and she never fails to invest time to elucidate my enquiries. Keep up the awesome work!

Joanne J,. Executive

Wendy has been able to provide insurance planning and advice for me. She is very knowledgeable in her profession and is a pleasure to work with as well. A great community booster, Wendy likes to stay in touch with what’s happening and usually gives updates. I am glad to call her a friend and would highly recommend her as a Financial Consultant.

Akshobh G,. Director of Client Services

Wendy is a very affable kind and caring person. Even though I have left Singapore for work, she constantly stays in touch and keeps me updated. My favorite insurance agent!