Second generation

Comparing myself with my 2 sons: 1. Their English is much much better than me at their age but I think my Mandarin n Malay r much better than them. 2. They hv better support n guidance from parents in their studies n choos4687-cing careers. I was left on my own. There was no counsellor in school. My teachers just laughed when I told them my ambition. 3. They have better tertiary education. The distinguishing factors are not only English but quality of lecturers n depth of studies. Instead of learning the law, I spent the first 2 years trying hard to  improve my English n of course spending much time in PBCUM. 4. They hv travelled a lot more including overseas n hv better world view. 5. They hv access to a wide variety of books n also online articles n therefore better exposure than me. I read books on investment a few years after working but my sons started reading them while studying in university. 6. I worked very hard in studies n at work trying to do my best. They r more relax n less hard working (as of now. Hopefully when they grow older, they get wiser). I guess they learnt to work smart. Also, we didn't push them hard enough realising that a degree is just d stepping stone n what matters r many other aspects - EQ n others. 7. They hv better earning capability but we had easier time working, I think. Less competitive when we started working. 16.2.2021