Meet Ron Kaufman, an NYT Bestselling Author and an ex-American who is now a Singaporean citizen. Invited by the Singapore government in 1990, Ron has since significantly improved service levels at numerous companies like Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport, and Marina Bay Sands.

In our talk, we explored Ron's experience of renouncing American citizenship, the differences between American and Singaporean dreams, and his personal encounter with Lee Kuan Yew. Enjoy!

Ron Kaufman:
► https://www.ronkaufman.com
►   / ronkaufman  

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:33 Meeting with Lee Kuan Yew
02:47 First Impressions of Singapore 32 years ago
03:51 What did Lee Kuan Yew do
06:36 New citizenship
08:51 Is it difficult to renounce citizenship
09:52 Asians and westerners
10:58 What can America learn from Singapore
10:56 "Singaporean" dream
13:37 How can locals and foreigners get closer
14:34 Efficient singlish
16:13 How can the police be improved
17:22 How did Singapore change Ron

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