Dr. Wong Lian Aik is my teacher for the Advanced Written English. During the classes, he not only teaches us the knowledge regarding how to write a thesis, but also gives us some excellent advices on life. The following is the summary of his advices. Hope I can master them.
Do you still remember what I said to you at the beginning of the semester regarding the investments in your life? I'd like to repeat them as follows:
*Knowledge and skills in your area(s) of specialization (For this, you should be proud of yourselves for having reached the highest level of education – Ph.D.)
*Ability to read and write, and communicate effectively (Most of you have done well in this although there is still scope for improvement, especially in your spoken English for some among you.)
*Relationships/networking (This is important for your career development and you should start building on this if you have not done much in this area.)
*Finance management (If you have not had a financial plan for your life, start immediately. Begin by putting away some money in a fixed deposit with a reputable bank or some very safe instrument every month. The earlier you do this, the better it would be for your life. When you are more established in your career and financially, you can take more calculated risks for better returns over mid and longer terms.)
*Physical and spiritual health (This is as important as the other four, if not more important. Set a noble vision, have a faith, eat wisely and exercise often. This will give you the courage and strength to go on your life journey and become happy human beings.)
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