This is How the Bold Get Ahead?

Dear Lovely Human,

As I slowed down this summer and got more clarity, I realized we all need to stop doing more. We simply need to play smarter.

The boldest among us see the game differently—and do not act on what most people get busy around.

It’s not the hustle that’s getting them ahead. It’s clarity, timing, and precision. They minus a lot of moves we all spend our energy making.

And yes—those tricks can be learned.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but not quite moving fast enough, this one’s for you.

Because the rules have changed. And the people winning? Let’s learn from what they subtract in their lives….

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 A Global Worldview- Singapore

Every month in our GLEAC community, we open up our mindsets by studying a new country. This month, we dive deep into Singapore. Here’s, through Arjun’s eyes, what we can all learn about this island nation — beyond the gloss of its skyline.

Through Arjun’s Eyes: The Nature Beneath the Negotiations

When Arjun landed in Singapore for a regional board meeting, he thought he knew the drill: skyscrapers, spotless streets, and a precision that runs on the minute. He was here to close deals, not discover landscapes. But within 48 hours, Singapore challenged everything he thought he knew about a city-state.

One morning jog took him through Gardens by the Bay, where the Supertrees weren’t just architectural marvels — they were living ecosystems. A client lunch turned into a stroll along the Marina Barrage, where families picnicked under kites and the skyline shimmered across the reservoir. On an off-day, he found himself at MacRitchie Reservoir Park, startled by monitor lizards crossing the path like they owned it.

Singapore wasn’t a concrete jungle; it was a garden city where deals were struck in boardrooms — and relationships built on walking trails.

Myths, Busted

Before his trip, Arjun had heard the usual:

• Singapore is all business, no nature.
  ✘ Truth: Nearly 50% of the island is green space, from rainforests to mangroves.

• It’s too small for the wild.
  ✘ Truth: You can kayak among mangroves in Pulau Ubin or spot rare hornbills in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve— and still make it back in time for your afternoon pitch.

• Nature here is ornamental.
  ✘ Truth: Greenery is woven into the economy — cooling buildings, attracting investment, and driving eco-tourism.

Nature as a Business Strategy

What impressed Arjun most was how Singapore uses nature as part of its competitive advantage. Rooftop farms supply local restaurants. The Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park doubles as a flood management system and a biodiversity haven. Corporate innovation labs host walking meetings in parks to spark creative thinking.

This isn’t just environmentalism; it’s economics. Singapore’s green spaces attract sustainability investors, draw top talent seeking quality of life, and position the city as a global testbed for climate-smart solutions.

In Singapore, nature isn’t the backdrop to business — it’s part of the deal.

What if boldness is simply about being clearer?

Focus, boundaries and belief—it does not happen overnight. You train for them to become instinct.

Getting ahead isn’t about speed. It’s about moving so precisely that time stops mattering.

And finally…..

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Your fans,
— Sal & the Gleac team