As an educator, employer and board member on several international academic bodies, I have been asked from time to time if Singaporeans are motivated enough to compete aggressively in a globalised job market.
In the eyes of the world community, this is usually a rhetorical question as Singapore is often held up as a shining example of a no-nonsense, ultra-competitive society that is not only hungry for success, but also has a clear vision of what success means.
