I have a different perspective and understanding of the
No-U-Turn Syndrome that is described by Sim Wong Hoo.
To me it showcase an orderly, courteous, and considerate
commuting behaviour that should be applauded and commended.
In some countries, the traffic is chaotic, cars dont stop at
zebra crossings, and sometimes cars and motorbikes almost hit each
other.
So I have an 180 degree opposite impression than him.
To me it is a positive, not a negative.
Of course because he is an IT entrepreneur, he is having some
problems in his work, and so he has a different thinking, he thinks
Singapore lacks creativity and is too stifling, but actually, is
that really true ?
The reason why Creative lost to Apple , is not because the
Singaporean staff lacks creativity compared to Apple staff.
It is because Apple taps in American human-resource, which has
much bigger pool , better critical mass, better ability to attract
talents from all over the globe, and they have bigger market,
better access to capital, and everything else.
Singapore is so small.....finally at the higher level of
competition, there is an upper limit which simply cannot be broken
through....there is an upper ceiling....
So thats why Creative lost to Apple.
It's because Singapore is small, not because Singaporean drivers
dont dare to drive their cars U-Turn without a sign.
Finally I come back again to my main theme,
We should look at the deeper underlying factors and not be
easily taken in by gimmicks.
