Foong Keng Seng reflects on his multi-industry career, resilience through retrenchments, and lessons from battling cancer. He emphasises flexibility, lifelong learning, balance through passions, respect in family and friendships, and encourages younger generations to stay relevant, adaptable, and guided by values in uncertain times.

Five “Words of Wisdom” Quotes

1. “You like the job, you continue, you don't like the job, you leave. But while you are there, do your best.”
2. “The biggest motivation factor is when you look back at your home, you have three mouths to feed – you have to fight on.”
3. .” Allow a child to explore, and watch them grow. Seeing the smile on their faces gives me satisfaction.
4. “If you don't keep contact after a while you will forget each other. Regular contact is the way to maintain a relationship.”
5. “Don't be sensitive and keep yourselves relevant, especially in terms of knowledge, so that you can survive in this unknown and turbulent world.”