Here Are the New 5Cs, According to Singaporeans. Which One Are You?

Out with the old, in with the new. It’s a motto Singapore fiercely subscribes to. Think old estates being replaced by new, swanky skyscrapers. Or the constant roll-out of the latest tech gadgets.

As we grow and develop as a society, it seems that our values and attitudes are shifting too.

A new survey by Circles.Life, together with YouGov, has revealed the changing priorities of Singaporeans that have been discernible for the past few years.

The traditional 5Cs of Cash, Credit Card, Car, Condominium and Country Club are giving way to their less tangible counterparts - Compassionate, Carefree, Connected, Courageous and Creative.
Here, we introduce Singapore’s 5 Life Languages - new values-based 5Cs that’re #morethananynumber.

Which one are you?

Compassionate

Many of us don’t think twice about squishing an ant when we see one in our house.

But not you.

Instead of as an unwelcome alien, you treat it with the TLC our fellow earthling deserves, gently scooping it up and releasing it back to Mother Nature.

Maybe that’s a little extreme. But the compassionate you certainly has a kind, caring and soft side that soothes those around you. You feel deeply for another person as they go through the ups and downs of life, and will not hesitate to lend a helping hand or a listening ear.

In a world that’s far from it, you believe in greater social justice and equality. It’s not about skin colour, sexuality or dollars and cents.

A little love makes the world a more beautiful place is an abiding life motto. And for you, the beauty of nature is to be respected, protected and nurtured as well.

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Carefree

Do you like flying kites? We howl in horror if the line snaps and the little piece flutters away into the sky.

Yet deep down, you are just like that kite, going where the wind blows.

As a carefree soul, you believe in living life on your own terms, and refuse to be shackled by others’ expectations and norms.

While others furrow their brows with stress, anxiety and worry, you fill your every day with fun, positivity and spontaneity.

People may think you’re careless. But quite the opposite, being carefree means to cherish and enjoy this very moment.

Because who knows what tomorrow will bring?

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Connected

No man or woman is an island.

Even if the connected you are stuck on one, you’d find ways to reach out to the outside world that’d make Robinson Crusoe proud.

You’re constantly plugged in to the tech superhighways of the world. Whether it’s the latest gizmos or cool happenings, you’re the go-to person, and often the first to try out.

It’s not uncommon to see you jamming with the latest headphones or earbuds. Or wowing your audience with a lowdown of the newest iPhone or Samsung tablet.

But that doesn’t mean you’re a slave to technology. A techie can also be a social butterfly. Meaningful connections with family and friends, and spending quality time with them, are just as important to you.

You believe in connecting your social half-circle with the tech one to make your life full.

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Courageous

Being brave does not mean no fear. It’s feeling terrified or uncomfortable, but doing it anyway.

That sums up the courageous you.

“I cannot” doesn’t exist in your vocabulary. Trust in yourself matters more than the tried and tested.

You believe that great things are only achieved through a leap of faith, not via the comfort zone.

It could be skydiving for the first time, or making a career switch. Or even nose-kissing a (trained) tiger. You lead from the front, and show that the real danger comes not from the unknown, but from how we view and push ourselves.

As for setbacks and challenges? These don’t put you down, but drive you on even more.

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Creative

The creative you are excited by the infinite possibilities of what we can create and learn.

And this goes way beyond making your best Picasso impression. There’re so many other areas we can give our mind an opportunity to think in new and fascinating ways.

Questions like how to squeeze a lemon in a hundred ways send your cognitive wheels into overdrive and your pulse racing. You love brainstorming, and recognise that messy ideas are often the most brilliant ones.

Risk-taking is an essential part of your creative juices. What’s more, you embrace the unconventional and downright weird, and daydreaming is not a luxury, but a must-have to continually draw up fresh ideas.

You probably have this quote from Einstein on your bedroom wall - “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
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