One of my resolutions in 2021 was to try to bridge across various friend groups in the hope of unlocking synergies. I have learnt quite a lot this year, but one simple point I thought was worth putting on record is the concept of social capital. ![]() That is also not quite the right way to view it. Once again, a cursory interpretation of “capital” might lead one to think of earning as much money as possible, doing sidelines or for a select few, working to the point of exhaustion just for an extra dollar. But that is not quite the right way to view it.Īs we move through our phases of life, we require capital to tap on. It is perhaps a cursory interpretation of the “time is money” mantra that leads people to hustle without break, undertake 996 even though they may detest it deep within or try to cram their schedule with appointments of all sorts. It dawned on me after my 30th birthday that time is money. And… to top it all up, half my January calendar is full of meet-ups I could not fit in 2021. I finished the last gathering for 2021 in the evening. How hectic? About an hour ago, I was still drafting Very Clear Cut’s special newsletter. Posted by donavan SeptemSeptemPosted in Uncategorized Leave a comment on More than a Fair(mont) Stay Capital ReflectionsĢ021 was hectic. It’s Forbes, so maybe they mean business travellers will be happy to pay the premium, if it makes their work trip smoother. This may give you a better perspective if it is worth $150 for more exclusive service, or perhaps, you may be eye-ing a nearby property, the Raffles Hotel, for possibly $700 a night!!īut a third party suggests the Fairmont Gold upgrade is worth it. ![]()
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