我有一個預測。我的預測是，在幾年時間裡，對外國人（來自中國，印度，美國等...）將統治新加坡。他們將越來越多承擔更多的領導作用的CEO，董事，負責組織，獲獎者等...如果你細心觀察，現在已經發生了。今年的最高PSLE（小學畢業考試）的學生，是中國國家。大多數學生和院長名單一等榮譽學生在本地大學是外國人，越來越多的首席執行官，甚至是政府的聯繫的公司有外來者。頂級球員在我們的國家小組有外來者。

　　作為一個新加坡人，我沒有抱怨。我認為，在精英社會，如新加坡，這是很公平的得到最好的回報，無論其種族，宗教或國籍。像李光耀說，我相當的人才和推動這些人在我們的團隊貢獻我們的國家不是反對我們從本國。這個問題我一直在問的是，'為什麼英國經理打敗廢話出新加坡人？'我看到的是，這些英國經理人有一個非常重要的素質，許多新加坡人（特別是缺乏新的y一代）。這是一個質量，我們的祖父和曾祖父（誰來自遙遠的國度），新加坡有這樣的結果，從一個漁村，第三富有的國家在世界上（按人均國內生產總值）。不幸的是，我擔心這即將消失的質量是由新一代的新加坡人。這種品質是成功和飢餓的戰鬥精神！

　　英國經理誰今天來到這裡，有相同的飢餓巨大的成功，我們的祖父曾。他們願意犧牲，艱苦奮鬥，付出代價取得成功。他們還認為，沒有人欠他們的生活，他們必須努力工作，為自己。他們還帶來他們的謙遜和好學不倦。採取案件歸仁碧清，女孩從小學誰啟發超過整個新加坡去年PSLE的得分為 290。當她來到新加坡3年前，來自中國，她很難說一個字的英語，甚至沒有明白什麼是溫度計了。雖然她10歲，她開始教育部建議在小學二是因為她缺乏的英語水平。上訴後，她成功地開始小學 3。儘管大多數新加坡人有一個良好的開端學習英語的學前年齡在3-4歲，她只有10歲開始。儘管這個殘廢，她的驅動器讀取不斷實踐她會話和寫作技能，最終得分為 A -星級英語！

　　這種飢餓和驅動器也可以看到勞動力。我不想這樣說，但在某種程度上，我有時覺得英國經理人創造更多的價值比本地人。英國經理人願意長時間工作，多走一英里，是強烈的忠誠於你，不要太多抱怨。他們還來了很多更合格，並沒有要求月球的報酬。最近，我把廣告的營銷經理。在100 +恢復，超過 60％來自英國經理人。雖然當地人新鮮畢業生所要求的2,500元+每一個月裡，我與碩士學位，英國經理人從好大學願意得到低於 2,000元！他們知道，如果他們可以在學習，努力工作，他們最終將爬上去賺取更多。他們願意進行自我投資，付出代價未來的回報。有時候，我想知道一些當地人將要競爭，與此有關。當然，這只是一個概括。肯定有一些新加坡人誰創造大量的價值，並顯示戰鬥精神。

　　不幸的是，我發現，越來越多的年輕新加坡人缺乏這種飢餓成功。相反，他們喜歡抱怨，指責的情況下，等待別人把他們。有些人認為到的態度，世界欠他們的生活。俺搖搖頭，當我看到當地的孩子們抱怨說，他們現在沒有最新的手機電話號碼，品牌服裝和遊戲。雖然我承認，今天的孩子們是非常聰明和消息靈通比我自己的年齡（我4歲的女兒可以使用我的MacBook電腦和我的iphone），我覺得他們缺乏韌性和毅力，他們需要生存新經濟。現在有些孩子往往會輕易放棄，一旦發現，事情變得強硬，要求速度快。當他們的工作首先得到獎勵後，許多往往缺乏耐心堅持到底。

　　因此，這是怎麼回事？為什麼是我們國家的勤勞，飢餓的戰士慢慢地成為一個國家抱怨以此引起？我認為問題是，生活在新加坡一直不太好，舒適。今天的孩子從未見過飢餓，貧窮，戰爭和災難。是什麼使情況變得更糟的是，現在的父母給孩子的一切，他們希望在保護他們，並從困難和失敗。家長經常問我，為什麼他們的孩子缺乏學習的動力和卓越。我的回答他們，因為他們已經擁有一切！有人給他們想要的一切是最好的方式殺死他們的動機。有什麼理由是他們爭取成為最好的時候，他們已經接受最好的父母，而不必為了賺錢？它使我想起了卡通片在馬達加斯加獅子亞歷克斯和他的動物朋友們出生和成長在中央公園動物園。他們被妥善照顧，並提供了加工食品和人工森林。當他們逃到了非洲，他們發現，他們幾乎無法生存，與其他野生動物，因為他們很多自己的直覺，打擊和覓食。他們只能唱歌，跳舞。

　　我看到了同樣的事情在數百個研討會和培訓方案我的行為。我看到越來越多越來越多的英國經理人參加我的財富學院和優秀節目模式在新加坡。毫不奇怪，他們總是首先抓住麥克風回答並提出問題。雖然許多當地人來並參加年底在後面。英國經理（尤其是來自印度和中國）始終坐在前面，做筆記，回猛烈的方式，保持該方案後，對提出的問題。我覺得慚愧有時當我要求志願者提出問題，而新加坡人保持沉默，而外國人爭取機會。對於我的“我是天才！方案的學生，我榮幸地旅行和進行它在7個國家（新加坡，印尼，香港，中國，馬來西亞等...），看到所有的學生來自全國各地。是否有很大的不同，在態度和行為？你打賭！

　　同樣，我覺得很悲哀，在新加坡，大多數學生通常是誰來強迫其父母來提高自身素質，甚至有些家長賄賂他們與新的電腦遊戲和手機電話號碼參加。其間，一些採取'我知道了所有的態度和缺乏興趣成功，直到我踢的煙頭。它是如此不同，當我去馬來西亞，印度尼西亞和印度的一次。孩子們有要求父母送給我的計劃。他們熱烈鼓掌和歡呼時，老師走進房間，參加的教訓非常願意當上。我還是從頭開始我的頭，不知道發生在我的新加坡人到今天。

　　所以，記住我的話，除非新一代的新加坡人覺醒，走出自己的幸福了保護泡沫，並開始爭取他們的未來，英國經理（如我們的曾祖父）不久將成為該國的統治者。在速率英國經理人才和飢餓的攀升，未來的總理可能是印度或中國公關，甚至一昂莫！

Predictions by Adam Khoo: The Expats Will Rule Singapore

I have a prediction. My prediction is that in a couple of years, the expatriates (from China, India, US etc…) will rule Singapore. They will increasing take on more leadership roles of CEOs, directors, heads of organizations, award winners etc… If you observe closely, it is already happening now. This year’s top PSLE (Primary School Leaving Exam) student is a China National. Most of the deans list students and first class honours students in the local universities are foreigners and more and more CEOs, even that of government link corporations are expats. The top players in our National teams are expats.

As a Singaporean, I am not complaining. I think that in a meritocratic society like Singapore, it is only fair that the very best get rewarded, no matter their race, religion or nationality. Like Lee Kwan Yew said, I rather these talented and driven people be on our team contributing to our nation than against us from their home country. The question I have been asking is, ‘why are the expats beating the crap out of Singaporeans?’ What I noticed is that these expats have a very important quality that many Singaporeans (especially the new Y generation lack). It is a quality that our grandfathers and great-grandfathers (who came from distant lands) had that turned Singapore from a fishing village to the third richest country in the world (according to GDP per capita). Unfortunately, I fear this quality is soon disappearing from the new generation of Singaporeans. This quality is the HUNGER FOR SUCCESS and the FIGHTING SPIRIT!!!

Expats who come here today have the same tremendous HUNGER for success that our grandfathers had. They are willing to sacrifice, work hard and pay the price to succeed. They also believe that no one owes them a living and they have to work hard for themselves. They also bring with them the humility and willingness to learn. Take the case of Qui Biqing, the girl from Qifa Primary school who topped the whole of Singapore in last year’s PSLE with a score of 290. When she came to Singapore 3 years ago from China, she could hardly speak a word of English and didn’t even understand what a thermometer was. Although she was 10 years old, MOE recommended she start at Primary 2 because of her lack of English proficiency. After appealing, she managed to start in Primary 3. While most Singaporeans have a head start of learning English at pre-school at the age of 3-4 years old, she only started at age 10. Despite this handicapped, she had the drive to read continuously and practice her speaking and writing skills, eventually scoring an A-star in English!

This hunger and drive can also be seen in the workforce. I hate to say this but in a way, I sometimes think expats create more value than locals. Expats are willing to work long hours, go the extra mile, are fiercely loyal to you and don’t complain so much. They also come alot more qualified and do not ask the moon for the remuneration. Recently, I placed an ad for a marketing executive. Out of 100+ resumes, more than 60% came from expats. While locals fresh grads are asking for $2,500+ per month, I have expats with masters degrees from good universities willing to get less than $2,000! They know that if they can come in and learn and work hard, they will eventually climb up and earn alot more. They are willing to invest in themselves, pay the price for future rewards. Sometimes I wonder how some of the locals are going to compete with this. Of course, this is just a generalization. There ARE definitely some Singaporeans who create lots of value and show fighting spirit.

Unfortunately, I have found that more and more young Singaporeans lack this hunger for success. Instead, they like to complain, blame circumstances and wait for others to push them. Some hold on to the attitude that the world owes them a living. I shake my head when I see local kids nowadays complain that they don’t have the latest handphones, branded clothes and games. While I acknowledge that the kids of today are much smarter and well informed than I was at their age (my 4 year old daughter can use my Macbook computer and my iphone), I find that they lack the resilience and tenacity they need to survive in the new economy. Some kids nowadays tend to give up easily once they find that things get tough and demand instant gratification. When they have to work first to get rewards later, many tend to lack the patience to follow through.

So, how did this happen? Why is our nation of hardworking, hungry fighters slowly becoming a nation of complaining softies? I think the problem is that life in Singapore has been too good and comfortable. Kids today have never seen hunger, poverty, war and disasters. What makes it worse is that parents nowadays give kids everything they want and over protect them from hardship and failure. Parents often ask me why their kids lack the motivation to study and excel. My answer to them is because they already have everything! Giving someone everything they want is the best way to kill their motivation. What reason is there for them to fight to become the best when they are already given the best from their parents without having to earn it? It reminds me of the cartoon movie MADAGASCAR where Alex the Lion and his animal friends were born and raised in the Central Park Zoo. They were well taken care of and provided with processed food and an artificial jungle. When they escaped to Africa, they found that they could barely survive in the wild with the other animals because they had lots their instincts to fight and hunt for food. They could only dance and sing.

I see the same thing in the hundreds of seminars and training programmes I conduct. I see increasing more and more expats attending my Wealth Academy and Patterns of Excellence programme in Singapore. Not surprisingly, they are always the first to grab the microphone to answer and ask questions. While many of the locals come in late and sit at the back. The expats (especially those from India and China) always sit at the front, take notes ferociously and stay back way after the programme is over to ask questions. I feel ashamed sometimes when I ask for volunteers to ask questions, and the Singaporeans keep quiet, while the foreigners fight for the opportunity. For my “I Am Gifted!’ programme for students, I have the privileged to travel and conduct it in seven countries (Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia etc…) and see all students from all over. Is there a big difference in their attitude and behaviour? You bet!

Again, I feel really sad that in Singapore, most students who come are usually forced by their parents to come and improve themselves, Some parents even bribe them with computer games and new handphones to attend. During the course, some adopt the ‘I know everything’ attitude and lack the interest to succeed until I kick their butts. It is so different when I go to Malaysia, Indonesia and once in India. The kids there ask their parents to send them to my programme. They clap and cheer enthusiastically when the teachers enter the room and participate so willingly when lessons are on. I still scratch my head and wonder what happened to my fellow Singaporeans to this day.

So mark my words, unless the new generation of Singaporeans wake up and get out of their happy over protected bubble and start fighting for their future, the expats (like our great grandfathers) will soon be the rulers of the country. At the rate at which talented and hungry expats are climbing up , our future prime minister may be an Indian or China PR or may even an Ang Moh!