Alarmed by the recent survey that 90% of Singaporeans are less than happy, an extensive search was initiated for the happiest person in Singapore.
Philip Merry, chief executive of Global Leadership Academy who has been tasked to look for the jolly individual said:
“Singaporeans fret about financial security and retirement. Many Singaporeans are concerned they do not have enough money to grow old gracefully, and that seems to make them unhappy,”
Until March 30, anyone over the age of 18 can be nominated.
“The ‘chosen one’ will be judged on their smile, ability to bring happiness to others and how he or she remains positive. A strong sense of belonging and community is also a prerequisite.”
The happiest person will be decided on April 4 and will enjoy a trip to the island resort of Phuket in Thailand.
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[...] After a month long search, Singapore’s Happiest Person is finally chosen. He will be presented to the public at the end of the New Science of Happiness and Well-Being Conference conference from April 16 – 17 organized by Philip Merry and his wife.”I literally thought when we launched… ‘are we going to get anybody?’ Not only did we get 207 stories but we’ve got such fantastic stories,” he said. “There is a lot of happy people that we just don’t talk about or recognize.” [...]
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