Email sent to my Children:

1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and I. To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really likes you. You have to be careful, don’t hastily regard him as a real friend.

2. No one is indispensable, nothing in the world that you must possess. Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don’t want you anymore, or when you lose what/who you love most.

3. Life is short. When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life.

4. Love is but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with one’s mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness. Don’t over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don’t over exaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.

5. A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is your weapon in life. One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags!

6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old, either would I may not be able to financially support your whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that, you decide whether you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor.

7. You honour your words, but don’t expect others to be so. You can be good to people, but don’t expect people to be good to you. If you don’t understand this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.

8. I participated in raffles draws, but I never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch!

9. Control your anger and never make decisions when you are angry – wait for at least 24 hours before you act after any emotional encounter.

10. Always give priorities to your family – they are your assets – invest time with them and cherish them.

11. Learn to balance your life – don’t drift towards only one thing in life – be it your work, or your family life, or any hobby.  Strategic Time management is key to your success.

12. You will get great satisfaction when you do things for others without seeking/expecting any form of returns

13. Have some passion and purpose in life which is beyond yourself and your well being.

14. Nothing attracts more than being WELL MANNERS and HUMBLENESS – if you want most people to love you – adopt it.

15. Avoid taking loans – this would save you from sleepless nights and embarrassments from the lenders.

16. You will face lot of temptations in life – some of them if you follow, may have devastating affects to yourself, your reputation, your family and loved ones. Be careful and always guard yourself.

17. When shopping, always ask yourself – is it a NEED or a WANT???

18. Take Care of your health at early stage of your lives – otherwise you will have to pay dearly at later stage of your lives. Eat food like medicines, otherwise you will have to eat medicines like food.

19. No matter how much time I have with you, let’s treasure the time we have together.

20. Religion is the most important thing in life it provides the spiritual strength.  Learn it, explore it, experience it and spread it.