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Daily Cuts - Does being in the 5 A.M. club suit everyone?

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Barack Obama, Tim Cook, Richard Branson and Anna Wintour are just some of the world’s most renowned figures who start their day before the crack of dawn – and they credit their success to it. But can it really make you more alert and productive and, ultimately, help you achieve your goals? And what would it take to be a committed member of this exclusive club? Andrea Heng speaks to Dr Stijn Massar, Research Assistant Professor, Sleep and Cognition Laboratory, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS, to find out more. 

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Daily Cuts - Spend Z: What do Gen Zs prioritise when shopping? 

Dupes, Blind boxes, and the list goes on - while we can quote a million things Gen Z’s are spending their money on, what do they actually value while making a purchase? Work It’s Cheryl Goh speaks with Craig Houliston, Regional Executive Director of Asia Regional Analytics & Insights at NielsenIQ on their Spend Z report, that dives into the consumer behaviours, values, and purchasing habits of Gen Z.

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Daily Cuts - State of play: How our playgrounds aren’t just for kids’ fun and games

Playgrounds all across Singapore’s neighbourhoods have evolved in more ways than one over the past decade. Today, their role involves more than just physical interaction and coordination – they help in a child’s mental development too. For more on how playgrounds have changed, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman spoke with Jensen Goh, CEO of Parklab Group.

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Daily Cuts - TikTok intervention, US spending bill and the Trump Transition

From Elon Musk flexing his muscle ahead of a looming government shutdown to plans to halt a ban on TikTok in the US, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman took a look at all the developments involving President-elect Donald Trump just under a month from his inauguration. For more, they spoke with Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Why Herman Sing donated his liver to a complete stranger

Herman Sing, who's in his mid-forties, donated most of his liver to a complete stranger who was critically ill. He did this while knowing the medical risks to his own health and the adjustment's he's had to make to his lifestyle since. Herman, who's a husband, father of four and active volunteer, shares the values that motivated him to give the gift of life to a stranger.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Springing back from setbacks, Vans Govindasamy lifts weights and uplifts lives

A veteran fitness coach of over 20 years, Vans Govindasamy, shares how a professional setback pushed him out of his comfort zone and led to his entrepreneurial journey. The founder of FitMantras also reflects on how his capacity to embrace growth over familiarity has also helped him evolve from a shy teenager into a confident and charismatic fitness professional, why he believes in integrating psychology into his practice, and how he's making a difference to the lives of underprivileged children in India.

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