the lion and the rabbits
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in a recent article in the straitstimes about lions and rabbits, it was said that a rabbit leading a group of lions amounts to nothing so the other way round is better - that of a lion leading a bunch of rabbits.
while there is wisdom in this simple analogy, it is far from wisest. first, if nature were to take its course, rabbits will never get to rule over lions. it is only in artificially created environments that rabbits get to be placed on top of pedestals mounted on elephant backs from which to rule lions.
secondly, gentleness should never be mistaken for rabbitness for lions too have their velvet claws and wielded to effect they can be the most powerful weapons.
thirdly, if a lion only has the ability to rule over rabbits, then it will forever be limited by how high those rabbits can jump. for if the lion can't rule over other lions, it only goes to show that he is not meant to be the lion king - the lion amongst lions. in the african savanna, it is very difficult for a lone lion to win over a pride, let alone keep one. rather it is the coalition of lions that together rule the world. -
In the beginning of the world, mere physical strengths are enough to control or lead the tribes. In those days, lions will rule over the rabbits or any lesser beings.Originally posted by snow leopard:in a recent article in the straitstimes about lions and rabbits, it was said that a rabbit leading a group of lions amounts to nothing so the other way round is better - that of a lion leading a bunch of rabbits.
while there is wisdom in this simple analogy, it is far from wisest. first, if nature were to take its course, rabbits will never get to rule over lions. it is only in artificially created environments that rabbits get to be placed on top of pedestals mounted on elephant backs from which to rule lions.
secondly, gentleness should never be mistaken for rabbitness for lions too have their velvet claws and wielded to effect they can be the most powerful weapons.
thirdly, if a lion only has the ability to rule over rabbits, then it will forever be limited by how high those rabbits can jump. for if the lion can't rule over other lions, it only goes to show that he is not meant to be the lion king - the lion amongst lions. in the african savanna, it is very difficult for a lone lion to win over a pride, let alone keep one. rather it is the coalition of lions that together rule the world.
Today, guns, bombs, fighter planes, blue-water fleets, submarines, satellites, missiles, IT, automation, internet and technologies will knock out anyone trying to be a lion telling the rabbits about his power. Times have changed but have our lions changed.
In our case we are still talking about lions trying to rule with all kinds of hype about rhetorical lion leadership. We are talking about academic qualifications and grades when the basics and fundamentals of success are entrepreneurship and broad-based knowledge application. All the hypes about academics and pure education is not going to get us anywhere. It is application of knowledge by every citizen that counts for job creation and ultimate success. If government leaders do not get a quick update the economy is not going to get anywhere competitive. Talking about old theories of study and pure education is not going to make much difference. After all these years we have produced so many more educated elites and scholars and the economy remains stagnant and directionless. So it is not good corporate governance to only talk theories any more.
Basics are changing and applications of knowledge is to be promoted. Give everyone the equal opportunity to do as he can and all will be well. Only when you understand your new challenge can you give rise to good or competitive governing or results.
So dear Leaders, wake up. People know more about leadership. They want high-level of management excellence and good corporate governance to motivate all to succeed not creating more surpluses for the government or make the few leaders or elites richer and in control of them for nothing.
We have too many educated people. Leaders are people given a chance to do a job. Leaders have to know their duties and responsibilities to do a good job for the new Singapore. Try to do a good job to motivate all so that you will get their support. Stop talking down on them as if they are kids and need you to tell them what is sacrifice or good ideas.
Just produce a low-cost and value-adding new economic re-structuring fast and create jobs for every unemployed and new job entrants. Don't go on talking too much. Make things work and get results or else you will lose the confidence of people this time round.
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We just want accountability and the right to reject the sitting government, has this basic precept of democracy slipped their scholarly minds so soon?Originally posted by robertteh:In the beginning of the world, mere physical strengths are enough to control or lead the tribes.
Today, guns, bombs, fighter planes, blue-water fleets, submarines, satellites, missiles, IT, automation, internet and technologies rule the earth.
In our case there is too much hype about sheer rhetorical leadership. These like qualifications and grades are the basics of any government. Basics will not give rise to good or competitive governing or results.
So dear Leaders, wake up. People know more about leadership. They want high-level of management excellence and good corporate governance to motivate all to succeed not creating more surpluses for the government or make the few leaders or elites richer and in control of them for nothing.
We have too many educated people. Leaders are people given a chance to do a job. Leaders have to know their duties and responsibilities to do a good job for the new Singapore. Try to do a good job to motivate all so that you will get their support. Stop talking down on them as if they are kids and need you to tell them what is sacrifice or good ideas.
Just produce a low-cost and value-adding new economic re-structuring fast and create jobs for every unemployed and new job entrants. Don't go on talking too much. Make things work and get results or else you will lose the confidence of people this time round. -
Another illustration to defend the government's obsession with elitism. LKY once said that elitism is what got Singapore where we are today. Seems he cannot get over the notion of elitism that he was brought up with under the British colonial masters. Cannot blame him: he studied in RI and Cambridge...his upbringing reinforced his notions of class distinction.
The government must realize the world has moved on. Education is no longer restricted to the privileged few and egalitarianism, not elitism, will characterize Singapore in the twenty-first century. -
dunno wtf u talking about.Originally posted by snow leopard:in a recent article in the straitstimes about lions and rabbits, it was said that a rabbit leading a group of lions amounts to nothing so the other way round is better - that of a lion leading a bunch of rabbits.
while there is wisdom in this simple analogy, it is far from wisest. first, if nature were to take its course, rabbits will never get to rule over lions. it is only in artificially created environments that rabbits get to be placed on top of pedestals mounted on elephant backs from which to rule lions.
secondly, gentleness should never be mistaken for rabbitness for lions too have their velvet claws and wielded to effect they can be the most powerful weapons.
thirdly, if a lion only has the ability to rule over rabbits, then it will forever be limited by how high those rabbits can jump. for if the lion can't rule over other lions, it only goes to show that he is not meant to be the lion king - the lion amongst lions. in the african savanna, it is very difficult for a lone lion to win over a pride, let alone keep one. rather it is the coalition of lions that together rule the world. -
This is the usual propaganda filth by the sycophantic ST. Don't bother about it!Originally posted by snow leopard:in a recent article in the straitstimes about lions and rabbits, it was said that a rabbit leading a group of lions amounts to nothing so the other way round is better - that of a lion leading a bunch of rabbits.
while there is wisdom in this simple analogy, it is far from wisest. first, if nature were to take its course, rabbits will never get to rule over lions. it is only in artificially created environments that rabbits get to be placed on top of pedestals mounted on elephant backs from which to rule lions.
secondly, gentleness should never be mistaken for rabbitness for lions too have their velvet claws and wielded to effect they can be the most powerful weapons.
thirdly, if a lion only has the ability to rule over rabbits, then it will forever be limited by how high those rabbits can jump. for if the lion can't rule over other lions, it only goes to show that he is not meant to be the lion king - the lion amongst lions. in the african savanna, it is very difficult for a lone lion to win over a pride, let alone keep one. rather it is the coalition of lions that together rule the world. -
means lion suck cos cannot rule lion, only can rule rabbitOriginally posted by the.raven:dunno wtf u talking about.