Today’s quote comes to us from Denmark. The proverb carries a valuable piece of advice about caution, responsibility, and foresight. The proverb means that one should not venture into situations or commitments that are beyond their ability to handle or control. Just as when one is on a boat, one should avoid going too far from the shore if they’re unsure whether they’ll be able to row back to safety. This proverb advises against taking on more than one can handle, the importance of risk assessment and management, prudent decision-making, self-awareness, and being prepared. It encourages a balanced approach to taking risks, one that considers both the potential rewards and the potential challenges. By not sailing too far from shore, i.e., venturing into the unknown, without the ability to row back or address challenges, or retreat if necessary, one increases their chances of navigating life’s challenges and uncertainties more effectively.

Also, this week, Chandrayaan 3 successfully soft-landed on the Moon’s south pole. This made India the fourth country to have landed a rover on the moon, after the United States of America, Russia, and China and the first to have landed on the south pole of the Moon. The Moon’s south pole is an area of great scientific interest due to its unique characteristics, including permanently shadowed regions that could potentially contain water ice and other resources. Chandrayaan 3 aims to explore and study these regions to unravel more about the Moon’s geological and environmental history. Like millions of Indians, I too was glued to my phone watching the live stream from ISRO and cheered when the Vikram lander soft-landed on the Moon’s surface. A soft landing on the Moon is an intricate and challenging feat, involving precise engineering, navigation, and communication.

Singapore will go to the polls to elect a new President next week and while I do have a candidate I am leaning toward, I am still evaluating all three candidates before I make a final decision. That’s all for this week, see you next month!