The Gift of Paying It Forward

Ken Tan

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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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Justin Tan, Software Engineer

Ken is incredibly transparent about policy terms. He focuses on identifying my actual protection gaps rather than just trying to hit a sales. Ken is my go-to for insurance because he’s efficient and honest. He respects your time and your wallet, focusing on the right protection rather than the most expensive plan.

Ang Tze Min, Accountant

I've known Ken for 9 years now. He is accommodating, knowledgeable, honest, passionate, empathetic and... awesome by just being himself! Insurance is a necessity and I am grateful to be able to rely on him for my polices. He cares about his clients and I can feel that. If any of my family or friends ever require financial advice, I will not hesitate to bring them out for some kbbq with Ken.

Jobu, Business Development Director

Ken is very experienced in financial planning and understands the market very well. His insights and knowledge of various segments can give you exponential growth to your monetary reserves. I strongly recommend Ken for a quick assessment to understand your needs and drive this further.

Emaine Tay - Retail Sales

Feel very safe under his care as he never hard sell or recommend me policy that I do not need. Gave very good advice and recommendations according to my needs. He will always give 100 or rather 200% effort and attention. 今后还是一样，麻烦你了

Ting Ting, Director

We have known Ken for many years and he is a man with great work ethic, integrity, and one of the nicest persons we know. He is very trustworthy and provides excellent service. He is very knowledgeable in his profession and able to make excellent counseling and advice all the time. Any time we have a question or concern with our insurance policies he works on our concerns right away and he is able to resolve any difficulties that might have arisen. We would say Ken is not only an insurance agent but also a true friend to us. We would recommend Ken to anyone without hesitation or reservation.

Daya, Software Engineer

I have known Ken for more than 8 years. He has always been very honest in his work and service and has in-depth knowledge of the financial industry in Singapore.