Clarity of thought and disciplined execution

Questions for discussion:

1. Macro-societal trends: Malaysian society is so crass and callow, racism is rearing its ugly head by those people claiming that they are being discriminated against. Age-old issues issues left unresolved- ie chinese vernacular schools, malay asset ownership, across the board subsidies etc - primarily in the name of compromise, rather than justice and equality has given rise to new dissatisfaction levels. Society is so embroiled in classifications now, by race, by age, by gender, by sexual orientation, by religious beliefs, and within the religion itself by partisanship, by employers, by economic wealth and lack of wealth - we are being torn apart at the seams. Is unity a necessity? From a shallow viewpoint, we can get by being tolerant to all, as we have done for a good number of years before but it is clear that one tinderbox being lighted, and killings will begin. It feels like that time now. We do need to select the outcomes based on certain scenarios. Who do we trust to bring about change, healing and catharsis? A proper scenario analysis on governing parties, policies, potential changes in terms of opening up of the democratic space, empowerment of youths and ideas, and the reinforcing of an objective, rationale, merit-based culture more akin to Islamic ideals but seemingly according to some right-wing cheap politicians, a danger to Islamic proto-malay interests. Discussion should be based on where the trends are heading to, and what flexibility we must have on a personal and institutional level to do what we must do to bring betterment to society.
2. Personal finances: Alhamdulillah has been ok in the past 12-18 months. The trick is to grow this exponentially. This means change on a personal level - to have a marketing orientation, influencing and listening disposition, a calm, forbearing, patient and powerful exterior. As much as this isnt my natural instinct, there is a need to find people who can carry this outlook.