How Singapore Did the Impossible
In the 1960s, Singapore looked like a place destined to fail. It had: ❌ No natural resources ❌ Very little land ❌ High unemployment ❌ Poor housing and sanitation ❌ Just been expelled from Malaysia Many experts believed Singapore would collapse . Instead, it became one of the richest and most advanced countries in the world . So… how did this tiny island do the impossible? 1️⃣ Turning Weakness Into Strategy Singapore accepted a hard truth early: it could not survive by copying other countries. Instead of relying on resources, it focused on: 📍 Location (global shipping routes) 🧠 Human talent ⚙️ Efficiency and discipline Its port was upgraded into one of the busiest ports on Earth , making Singapore a global trade hub. 2️⃣ Zero Tolerance for Corruption One of Singapore’s boldest moves was strict anti-corruption laws . Government officials were paid well Bribery laws were extremely strict Even powerful people were punished This built trust . And trust attracts investment. Companies felt ...