Philosophy of More or Less

Please join the movement!

Submit to me 5 of your own More or Less principles.
i.e More Something, Less Something.


Theme - Vision for a better Asia:
The philosophy of More or Less


1. More we, less me (another great idea over coffee table, James!)
2. More dreamers, less lawyers
3. More solarium, less petroleum
4. More voice, less noise (My top 5 favorite, from my wise little brother)
5. More health, less wealth (Advise from my dad - if I ever get rich, and become arrogant - slap me!)
6. More imagination, less boundaries
7. More confucianism, less consumerism
8. More Woolong, Less Starbucks
9. More dialogue, less debate
10. More Kung Fu, less violence (inspired by my latest hero, Yip Man)
11. More soft skills, less infrastructures
12. More vegan, less McKFCian
13. More volunteers, less capitalist (tribute to Pastor Alex, CCC)
14. More local heroes, less Hollywood
15. More anonymity, less ego
16. More quality, less quantity (Madam Fox, the old parfume lady I met in Singapore 8 years ago)
17. More originality, less counterfeit (Unitek, unitek, unitek!)
18. More arts, less technology (Teacher Hannah - this is for you!)
19. More equality, less oppression (Isiah 58 - read em, repent!!!)
20. More free speech, less intervention
21. More substance, less style
22. More phone calls, less emails (The simple boy from Ballarat- you know who you are)
23. More tips, less complaints (My beautiful sister)
24. More creation, less memorization (all the students in Asia - you hear me?!)
25. More transparency, less corruption (needless to say)
26. More bottom up, less top down
27. More Bubble Tea, less Coca Cola
28. More action, less intention (Intention does not make a difference, action however small, does!)
29. More forgiveness, compassion and love, less religion (Walk the talk, you know what I mean)
30. More kindness, less hatred
31. More love, less war
32. More green, less grey
33. More truth, less cover-up
34. More friends, less enemies
35. More trees, less buildings
36. More of less, less of more (deep, sophisticated, chim. Johnny Cheah)
37. more strength, less length
38. More awesomeness, less awfulness (Simple, obvious, almost Joey [Friends] but wise. Thanks JordanY
39. More communication, less confusion
40. More organization, less chaos
41. More photography, less photoshop (only from Mixed Media Worx!)
42. More constructive, less destructive
43. More dialogue, less red tape.
44. More attention, less distraction
45. More missionaries, less visionaries (my top 5 list)
46. More deliveries, less promises
47. More action, less drama (I didn't say Korean drama- I really didn't mean Da Chang Kim etc etc, really!)
48. More intelligence, less information
49. More grass roots, less theory
50. More equal opportunity, less nepotism
51. More teacher appreciation, less autocrat worship
52. More first names, less salutations
53. More innovation, less tradition
54. More happyness, less complexity (watch pursuit of happyness, again!)
55. More tolerance, less dispute
56. More equalities, less special rights
57. More integrity, less compromise (yes, to all you grown ups!)
58. More productivity, less protocol
59. More diplomacy, Less war
60. More voices, Less silences
61. More hope, Less fear
62. More appreciating, less needing (Chang Kin Hui,always takin' it to the next level!)
63. More awareness, less doing
64. More contributing, less expecting
65. More energy on what we want, less energy on what we don't have
66. More compassion, less conclusion (Amazing Grace)
67. More character, less race (Judge not by the color of one's skin, but content of one's character MLK)
68. More inclusive, less exclusive
69. More gain, less pain
70. More wit, less trivial
71. More altars, less brothels
72. More acceptance, less rejection
73. More Stephen Chow, Less Stephen King
74. More inspiration, less perspiration
75. More idealism, less pragmatism
76. More empathy, less judgment
77. More Wii Fit, less Final Combat
78. More entrepreneurship, less MNC
79. More Spirituality, less materiality (Check out Shane Clairborne: www.thesimpleway.org)
80. More family time, less 9-5
81. More altruism, less materialism
82. More collaboration, less solitude
83. More authority, less power (Tony Campolo: www.tonycampolo.org/sermons.php)
84. More Indomie (Pedas), less Fettuccini (Hands down, no fight)
85. More customer service, less marketing (Tony Hsieh - my business hero - www.zappos.com)
86. More strolls, less rush (Maki Hoon, my best buddy who walks me every morning)
87. More Zen, less clutter
88. More thoughtful, less boastful (Mum, I'm listening!)
89. More modest, less (lady) Gaga
90. More eye contacts, Less Iphone (Lai Kuan, Chang Yat, Theng, Hong - this is for you)
91. More philanthropy, less catastrophe
92. More stories, less movies
93. More depth, less breadth
94. More innocence, less ignorance
95. More synergy, less individualism
96. More productivity, less formality
97. More coffee, less connectivity
98. More doing, less planning
99. More facial LOL, less finger LOL (don't you just love this Nescafe Ads?!)
100. More testing, less waiting
101. More dreaming, less sleeping (My top 5 -from Jacket Cover of The Big Moo: Seth Godin)
102. More leading, less managing
103. More innovation, less procrastination
104. More objective, less personal
105. More remarkable, less ordinary
106. More play, less work
107. More magician, less accountant (Special dedication to Fern & Fred)
108. More risk, less comfort (my new friend Izan)
109. More humility, less arrogance
110. More anguish, less indifference
111. More personal, less anonymous
112. More meaning, less money
113. More WWF, less WWE (Rubbish, FC)
114. More addition, less division
115. More excellence, less mediocre (www.tompeters.com)
116. More celebration, less contemplation
117. More (creative) chaos, less (organizational) structure
118. More text book, less facebook (Yes, to you too, Lai Kuan, Yat, Hong, Ting)
119. More example, less theory
120. More soul food, less fast food
121. More contentment, less requirements
122. More reflection, less regrets
123. More determination, less reservation
124. More Samba, less penalty (Brazil, Brazil, Brazil!)
125. More transformation, less conformation
126. More influence, less advise (again, walk the talk)
127. More dare, less scare
128. More fair trade, less exploitation
129. More fair trade, less sweat shop (Just [don't] do it!)
130. More walk, less eat
131. More saving, less buying
132. More juice, less fizz
133. More sense, less rubbish (ehem my childhood neighbour)
134. More Heart, less head
135. More leave, less work
136. More truth, less Tiger (my garage sale http://theworstofperth.com/2010/02/08/forgive-tiger/)
137. More Enough, Less Greed
138. More Dalai Lama, Less Wagamama
139. More Admiration, Less Envy
140. More Nasi Lemak, Less McChicken
141. More Living, less passing
142. More Wisdom, Less Wealth
143. More simplicity, less indulgence
144. More snack, less feast
145. More clue, less suspense
146. More reservation, less disappointment
147. More salsa, less pasta (Miss you, Sharon!)
148. More dialogue, less blood (our middle east brothers and sister, listen)
149. More reduction, less consumption
150. More means, less ends
151. More chocolate, less miserable
152. More listening, less arguing
153. More dessert, less stress
154. More genuine, less brilliance (I'd pick a genuine person over a smart one, anytime)
155. More sweat, less eat
156. More giving, less taking (Gwen, great minds think alike)
157. More heart, less intellect
158. More reflection, less regret
159. More personal, less professional
160. More treadmill, less Haagen Daaz
161. More breadtalk, less laptop
162. More Yao Ming, less Shao Lin (You wanna settle it on the court, Fred? ONE on ONE)
163. More Rock, Less Pop
164. More pleasant, less absent
165. More Purple Cow, Less Red Bull
166. More faith, less doubt
167. More BMW, Less WMD
168. More Prius, Less Hummer
169. More Donation, Less addiction
170. More frequent, less pleasure (hehe)
171. More informed, less intuition (everything needs to be measured, you fool)
172. More genuine, less brilliance (Yes, I repeat genuine guy, not smart guy)
173. More authentic, less synthetic (I used to sell shoes)
174. More foresight, less hindsight
175. More incredible, less imaginable
176. More value, less discount
177. More rain, less drought (blessings to my fellow Australian)
178. More Windmill, less oil field
179. More natural, less inplant (this is ingenious, Stuart!)
180. More pray, less wish
181. More export, less import (duh!)
182. More input, less output
183. More significance, less success (again, Tony Campolo - he changed my life)
184. More organic, less chemical (Kong& his Amway Detergent. Did you know it washes vege too?)
185. More windows, less (Please help me with this one)
186. More practice, less theory (I hated school, cos no one invented this principle)
187. More runway, less freeway
188. More vocation, less vacation
189. More poetry, less cruelty (my favorite poet, Rob Bell - google him!)
190. More testimony, less title (I learned to choose testimony. Tony again)
191. More fighter, less wincer
192. More present, less wired (whats the point if you're so near, and yet so far?)
193. More invention, less prevention
194. More slowly, less accident (my very deep thinking from the toilet this morning)
195. More obsession, less possession
196. More Chupa Chup, Less num chuck
197. More Fast Company, Less Fast Vehicles
198. More Kodak Moments, Less Kleenex Moments
199. More precaution, less complication
200. More fun, less nun
201. More considerate, less child-like (Joanne, I'veattained enlightenmen, finally)
202. More listening, less arguing (from my beautiful wife, for very obvious reason)
203. More Real Friends, Less Cool Friends (Don't flatter yourself, Alan not everything is about u;)
204. More bonus, less interest
205. More substance, less gimmick (Read Purple Cow, Seth Godin)
206. More vitamin, less panadol
207. More exercise , less supplement
208. More picture, less lonesome
209. More Obama, less Osama (this is so 2008! I know!)
210. More courage, less afraid
211. More increment, less over time
212 More question, less acceptance
213 More coruptions, less opportunities
214 More credit card, less savings (Cain the Yeo man)
215 More Women, Less Tears (really?!)
216 More 24, less 23 (Kobe, MJ - now this is contraversial)
217 More Peace, Less Shaun (Sadly Tara & Georgia agreed)
218 More facts, less superstition
219 More sweat, less tears
220 More levity, less vanity
221 More Openess, less suspicion (221 - 224 lady G - who's not being open?!)
222 More Friends, Less Woes
223 More understanding, less screaming
224 More kids, less misery
225 More poise (Federer), Less force (Nadal)
226 More gratitude, less complaint (From my wife's Brides Maid)
227 More me time, less you time (226 - 233 Ms. Francine Tu)
228 More green, less burning
229 More Shaun, less tiger (hehe, she [thinks] she knows me so well ;)
230 More money, less tax (the answer is Brunei, come home!)
231 More SK2, less wrinkles (Wrong answer! More Skin Inc, Less Wrinkles)
232 More Dollar Wise, Less Less (--=+)Penny Foolish
233 More wisdom, less wisecracks (233 - 236 By P.McNamara I try to believe #233 is not referring to me)
234 More beauty, less makeup (I swear, my wife looks better without make up)
235 More music, less noise (check out http://islamicfinanceaustralia.blogspot.com/)
236 More sharing, less selfishness (Thanks for sharing, Paul)
237 More Volley, Less Rally
238 More Ace, Less Return (work smart, not hard)
239 More deliberate honesty, less philandering... (what the?!)
240 More maid, less appreciation (only in Brunei!)
241 More Vitaworld, Less prescription (Vitaworld: Inspire Living!)
242 More nutrition, less maintenance
243 More deposit, less withdrawal
244 More efficient, less effective
245 More follow up, less losing out
246 More vitamin, less injection
247 More flowers, less heart ache
248 More posession, less gratification
249 More smoke, less baby
250 More control, less loyalty
251 More insurance, less concern
252 More Wit, Less Stiff
253 More exposure, less destitute
254 More Power, Less Love
255 More Love, Less Power
256 More yakult, less constipate
257 More research, Less Assumption
258 More truth, less bull
259 More appreciation, less entitlement
260 More books, less hunger
261 More freedom, less control
262 More prata, less pasta (inspired by Germain's guilt trip ;)
263 More comment, less upload (on Facebook)
264 More teamwork, less loner (264 - 275 Patrick Wong)
265 More Creative less Clueless
266 More Truth, less guilt (how do you know I feel guilty when I lie?)
267 More Real, less fake
268 More proactive, less reactive (Pat is from KB, as you could smell...)
269 More Firm, less coward (he shares sound good values)
270 More Brave, less fear
271 More Recognition, less demotivation
272 More Respect, less stubborn
273 More Fruties, less junkies
274 More Water, less softdrinks (C'mon Pat! My mum jsays the same thing, everyday!)
275 More Support, less Selfish
276 More organic, less fried (Good advise,OnQ)
277 More Drift, Less Swift
278 More MR2, Less Mr. Bean
279 More interest, less effort
280 More kids time, less TV time (Annie Lau - Mom of 2 super gorgeous children)
281 More praising, less sacarsm
288 More Free, Less Charge (Refer to DST, BMobile F.Tu)
289 More parking, less furious
290 More gathering, less isolation (Mission impossible- esp for introvert like me)
291 More fast, less furious
292 More dine-in, less dine out (Did you know its cheaper to dine out in Brunei?)
293 More exercise, less smoking (A.Lau to Kevin)
294 More sexy, less world cup (Top Tip for football widows)
295 More Love, less influence
296 More Shopping, less stress
297 More Exercise, Less Fats
298 More sleep, less worry (thanks Mark!)
299 More Siew Mai, Less nuggets
300 More about less philosophy!
301 More of God, Less of Us (Undisputed #1 contribution of the 300, this is unfair, Alvin!)
302 More kids, less time (my clever cousin Tang)
303 More projects, less time
304 More facebook, less time
305 More relatives, less time
306 More TV, less time
307 More family, less me
308 More botox, less wrinkles
309 More Anita Roddick, Less Andy Roddick
310 More LA, less LV
311 More Cash Flow, Less profit
312 More fruits, less ritual
313 More Simply, Less worldly
314 More Soul, Less Sole
315 More Stable, Less Shuffle
316 More JC, Less MC
317 More Sogua, less Google
318 More Lexus, less ixus
319 More dignity, less charity
320 More liberty, less limitations (320 - 323 Pauline L)
321 More beats, less beatings
322 More hugs, Less bugs
323 More might, less fright
324 More peace, more grumble
325 More breakfast, less supper
326 More MTV, less KTV
327 More GPS, less direction
328 More fit, less obese (A.Lau)
329 More money less freedom (Chris Lau's poem)
330 More freedom, less thinking
331 More thinking, less black hair
332 More black hair, less older
333 More older, less energy
334 More energy, less sleep
335 More sleep, less tire
336 More tire, less communication
337 More communication, less ignore
338 More ignore, less frendship
339 More frendship, less enemy
340 More enemy, less peace
341 More peace, less excitement
342 More excitement, less quiet time
343 More quiet time, less time to sleep
344 More Tofu, Less T-Bone
345 More Sony, less sorry
346 More Theology, Less Technology
347 More Havenly Treasure, less worldly posession
348 More reflexology, less
349 More indication, less interpretation
350 More , less migrain
351 More wasabi, less
352 More fruits, less ritual
353 More , less hypocrete
354 More Kimchi, Less Sushi
355 More fragrance, less
356 More consistency, less surprises
357 More let go, less sorrow (for the broken hearted....try this, it really works!)
358 More pull, less push
359 More affection, less attack
360 More apple, less doctor
361 More institute, less destitute
362 more GPS, less direction
363 More provision, less expectation
364 More love, less control
365 More home, less house
366 More school, less crime
367 More church action, less church building
368 More social justice, less prosperity gospel
369 More sparks, less dark (inspired by Arthur 3.0)
370 More mojos, less mottos (Ming & Carol +puppy + Chloe + Page)
371 More intellect, less air-brain (371 - 377 Brunei's foremost marketing lady, Jennifer Kang)
372 More love, less hate
373 More genuine, less fake
374 More smiles, less frowns
375 More time, less waste
376 More balance, less compulsion
377 More acceptance, less blame (Wo)Man of integrity, Like!)
378 More Humour, less rumour
379 More spark, less mock
380 More Mastery, less geniuses
381 More smiles, less frowns (381 - 386)
382 More omph , less ordinaryness
383 More creativity , less closedness
384 More reasons , less excuses
385 More Virtue, less ego (top 5 favorite)
386 More izanism ,less subjectivity (izanism:-means and turn the impossible to impossible;)
387 More actions, less talks (387 - 391: My childhood idol Soon Loo)
388 More passion, less procrastination
389 More love, less fear
390 More go-do-what-you-really-want-before-you-die, less letting-life-just-passed-you-by
391 More spontaneous-in-the-moment, less in-your-head
392 More cardio, less carbo (Salute to my diabetes gang!)
393 More correlation, less variables
394 More engrossed, less involved (talking about spur of the moment)
395 More true love, less romance
396 More parables, less parallels
397 More Dummies guide, less dummies
398 More Poise, less fury
399 More sincerity, less motive
400 More legacy, less posession
401 More Whales, less whalers (401 - 407 Wade Hughes, author A Curious Secret)
402 More tolerance, less intolerance (Wade can’t tolerate intolerance…????!!!)
403 More constants, less variables
404 More knowledge, less media.
405 More honesty, less corruption.
406 More dolphins less shark fins
407 More Curiosity, Less secretive
408 More Stillness, Less nothing (Jacky Chan, Karate Kid)
409 More Organised Chaos, Less Creative Destruction
410 More genuine, less superficial (410 - 414 David Parker,founder www.businessbookclub.com)
411 More energy, less complacency
412 More focus, less distraction
413 More heart, less ego
414 More Hope, Less doubt
415 More innovators, less bureaucrats (tribute to the Toilet Man!)







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My goal is to reach 1000 principles.
Your input is important to me (us). Who knows where this will take us!