"I want every soldier that comes under my command to feel that they have learnt something during their 2.5 years and it wasn't a total complete waste of time"

I made that statement during my uniformed-days and did my best to live up to it.

My short adventure in Healthcare reminded me of the joy and satisfaction to engage and nurture talent. A hiring spree saw the Department headcount going up from 5 to 16pax in six months. Reminiscing my own greenhorn days many-a-time dazed and lost... those memories compelled me to bring the newcomers under my wing. Those kids amazes me with their talent and determination ! As an old guard, I hope my advices, nagging and revelation of un-spoken rules and hierarchy helped them ease into the Corporate world too.

I enjoy watching people grow. I enjoy watching my daughters grow.

2 months as an Educator, Teenage students now grow around me. They are energetic, curious yet cautious. Going to class akin to going to a Cat Cafe. You in their territory, they observe you, size you up and it is up to them if they approach.

It is an art to get the attention of my students, for them to pick up knowledge or life skills during my lessons. Just like my relentless pursuit of academic credentials, it is timely for me to refine interaction skillset. 

Reflecting back, I appreciate my teachers / mentors whom have imparted wisdom, cheered, spited and celebrated my growth.

"I want every student to realize that they have learnt something during my lessons and it wasn't a total complete waste of time"