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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Alex Q,. Security Engineer

Wendy has always been on the ball about market changes and this is one attribute that I was looking for in a consultant. It ensured that my money is placed in trusted equities. She helped align my financial goals through different phases of life. More than just a consultant, she is a friend that takes my finances seriously, she doesn't hard sell and truly wants the best protection for you.

Alan,. Finance VP

I have met numerous insurance agents in my working life so far (including friends and referrals), and Wendy is one who stood out from the rest for me. She is professional and advises well, and not once did I feel she was pushy in selling any policies to me. I first got to know her through a marketing call from her many years ago, and despite not purchasing any policy from her initially (as I was adequately insured at that time), she followed up with me over the years, understanding my needs at every point of the time and displayed utmost patience in updating me of any latest products that might be of interest to me. One quality I appreciated about Wendy is how she's able to see through my lens and analyse my decision-making. That is why I knew I wanted to engage Wendy when I decided to increase my medical coverage and also make some financial planning (bought new policies from her in 2023 and 2024). Really appreciate her sincerity!

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!

Archille,. Automation Engineer

I came to know Wendy through a family recommendation. When we met to discuss more on the policies, she did not immediately go straight to talk about what she has to offer, instead, I was impressed by how she was more keen to want to understand me first in terms of my current financial situation and my future plans ahead. With that better understanding in mind, Wendy recommended options that would best benefit me the most and would still suit my financial capacity. Through our conversation, I could tell Wendy is very experienced in her field and I enjoyed how she was candid about sharing her personal experiences and knowledge on finance which I also learnt a lot from. Overall, I could see why my family member strongly recommended me to her and I'm glad to have chosen Wendy to guide me in my lifelong financial journey. Thank you, Wendy!

Dr Leong,. General Practioner

Wendy is professional, yet friendly and helpful. My wife and I are happy working with her in our financial planning.

Anqi,. Customer Service Officer

Wendy was patient and helpful in explaining to me the financial planning process. She told me that it is important to plan ahead for the future by starting early, especially when we are healthy. I like that her explanations are clear and easy to understand. Hence, I have chosen her to be my financial consultant.