Singapore Budget 2023: Money, Meaning, and Making Sense From Success

Is “Forward Singapore” more of the same talk and no action?

With cost of living on the massive rise, and our island becoming increasingly dense, success feels out of reach for some. Or is it a phenomenon of the next generation of Singapore, redefining what success means to us? We casually roll our eyes at “the Singaporean dream” and be like, Sian. But what do we really want? What does success mean to us today and what is a Singapore we want to create for our kids? it is not always the government, let’s talk.

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Join us for the coming 2 weeks as we discuss our hopes and dreams for Singapore and give you the a different view of Budget 2023. We seek the expand the discussion and allow more perspectives to thrive as our nation decide how we spend our moolah! Actively comment on our telegram, Reddit and socials! We want to hear from you too!

What We Discuss:

• 01:13 What are your thoughts on Forward Singapore
• 04:32 How Singaporean Are You?
• 08:04 What is success and are you successful to begin with?
• 14:19 What is the traditional yardstick of success to you?
• 24:35 What system would you hope can be enforced?
• 37:44 What can the government do to help us achieve balance faster?
• 43:50 Are you willing to pay more?
• 48:33 One thing you think the government didn't spend well on
• 52:01 What is the Singapore you want to leave for the next generation?

Episode Resources:

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