Some time in the middle of last month, I found myself
pushing a trolley with a box full of my stuff from
the steps of City Hall to the Treasury Building
across the road. I had bid goodbye to three thoroughly
enjoyable years in the Public Service Commission
Secretariat and taken on the new role of Editor,
Challenge in the PS21 Office.
Even though there is still much to be done in my
old portfolio, I felt that a change in portfolio
is necessary for me to open up new horizons and
grow as a person. So I decided to grab the opportunity
for change and took the plunge. It’s been
two months in the new job now. While it has been
frantic at times, it has also been rewarding.
If you take a close look at the name of this magazine,
you’ll see that the word “Change”
is actually embedded in the word “Challenge”.
This alludes to one simple fact — change is
inherent in overcoming any challenge. If we continue
to do the same things, or do things the same way,
we will not be able to meet the challenges that
we face in our lives and in our work. It is only
by taking the bold step to do different things,
or doing the same things differently, that we can
add value.
It’s just like standing at the edge of a pool
on a cold morning. Sometimes the best way to get
in is to close your eyes and jump. And once you
start swimming, the water won’t feel cold
anymore. In fact, you will start to enjoy the swim.
We hope the stories in this issue of Challenge
will illustrate the need to change in order to overcome
challenges. May these stories inspire you to make
the necessary changes to achieve greater heights.
Melissa Cheah Editor, Challenge
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