Me & My Money

UN peacekeeping stint shaped his view on money

Life coach realised importance of having options in life, investing in one's education

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Being in the Normal stream can affect some students negatively, but life coach Joseph Wong used it as a spur to excel.

"Over the years, I have had to try harder, walk longer and run farther than anyone," he says.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on October 14, 2018, with the headline UN peacekeeping stint shaped his view on money. Subscribe