Story

8:45 PM le mars 7

I remember reading my dad's copy of How to Think Big and Kick Ass. I was only about 10 or 11. I found it on a bookshelf near the CCTV monitors and the title just seemed striking. I had no idea who Donald Trump was then; I was a small kid. The provocative language in the title caught my attention and I began using that word myself. I remember going to the Vijitha Yapa bookshop and seeing a book called The Singapore Story, going from third world to first, which reminded me of holidays to Singapore. Back then I did not know who Lee Kuan Yew was. If you ask Ken Soh, who saw me carry those hefty books for Lee Hsien Loong to sign, they were very old editions I picked up as a teenager. Those books helped shape my early thinking, especially the ideas associated with Trump. When I find myself in trouble or need a solution, I try to think big and consider the whole picture, which helps me understand business and the economy better.

I used to describe myself confidently, comparing myself to Kai Trump.

I liked Trump's book and I patterned my diary on Art of the Deal.

The image features a young boy standing outdoors, engaged in conversation. He has short, dark hair and is wearing a gray polo shirt with horizontal stripes in various shades of blue and a collar. The shirt appears slightly loose-fitting. His expression is animated, suggesting he is speaking with enthusiasm or assertiveness.

In the background, there is a lush garden with various green plants and some flowering bushes, indicating a well-maintained outdoor space. A brick wall is partially visible, providing a rustic backdrop. To the right of the boy, there is a light-colored planter or pot, which appears to contain a small plant. Next to it, there are colorful plastic balls, possibly used for play, and a green storage container, which is also plastic.

The boy is gesturing with his right hand, pointing, while his left hand is at his side. The scene captures a moment of dialogue, with the boy seemingly responding to an adult, though the adult's presence is not fully visible in the frame.

The text displayed at the bottom of the image reads: "Hey, you said 'ass.' Yeah, but it's okay." This suggests a light-hearted or humorous exchange, but the context of the conversation is not fully clear from the image alone.

Overall, the setting appears to be a residential area, likely a backyard or garden, characterized by a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The focus is on the boy's interaction, with the vibrant greenery enhancing the outdoor feel of the scene.