Dropout turned President

[Lynn2010]

I wonder if any KSP parents read today's ST, \"Dropout turned President\"


I dont think it is quite possible in this millenium age

Any comments?

[KiasuAdult]

I did see the headline but i did not read in detail. I feel that the chances are actually quite low but there are examples throughout history like Thomas Edison. So i guess if one works hard enough and does has the ability maybe it will be possible but it definitely will not be easy. JMHO

[UncleLim]

Right place at the right time ?


We do not want to encourage our kids to drop out, do we ?

[Chenonceau]

It won’t happen in this day and age. Not when school teachers depend on tuition teachers to help kids pass exams.

[corneyAmber]

Chenonceau:

It won't happen in this day and age. Not when school teachers depend on tuition teachers to help kids pass exams.

:hi5: this is wickedly hilarious..... :rotflmao:

[Angelight]

Mr Nathan is that 1 in a million rare case. So will anyone buy his book to read?

[SwimInSG]

Nathan memoir - how I chance upon a 4 million a year job, and other amazing stories.

[Mdm Koh]

It's an inspiring story. Not many people know that Nathan's family lost their fortune during the Great Depression and his dad killed himself when Nathan was very young.


I think that the book is not so much saying that it's ok for kids to drop out of school, because even a drop-out can become a president. I think he's simply trying to tell us that there are things in life beyond our control, but we can overcome them if we work hard. I believe that this is still true, no matter what age we're in. :imcool:

Now that he's published a book, the next thing I hope to see him do is donate half of his accumulated wealth to charity.

[verykiasu2010]

I got hope liao. Can be president. But my surname is not a Tan though I was once a drop out - quitted school immediately after prelims - did not attend school until sitting for the O level / A level … counted or not ?

[autumnbronze]

Mdm Koh:

It's an inspiring story. Not many people know that Nathan's family lost their fortune during the Great Depression and his dad killed himself when Nathan was very young.


I think that the book is not so much saying that it's ok for kids to drop out of school, because even a drop-out can become a president. I think he's simply trying to tell us that there are things in life beyond our control, but we can overcome them if we work hard. I believe that this is still true, no matter what age we're in. :imcool:

Now that he's published a book, the next thing I hope to see him do is donate half of his accumulated wealth to charity.

Thank goodness at least someone understood the underlying message of this book ...

:lol: