We learn much folk wisdom – some couched in semi-superstition – either from other people or simply from experience.

In a land of opportunity for all, people should remember John F. Kennedy's famous words: Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

We are great at railing against idiotic politicians at mamak stalls and on social websites, but when it actually comes to doing something, we make excuses; and with that, we disempower ourselves.