Singapore, Sept. 18 -- In his Forum letter, Mr Tang Li said a community has various ways to nurture entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurs cannot be made to order, Sept 4).
It is in the best interest of the community to support entrepreneurs, particularly in the current economic climate.
Why should anyone consider starting up in a tough economic climate? Why should the community, particularly tertiary institutions, encourage people to take a career path that is prone to failure?
The answer can be found in a single word - resilience. Entrepreneurship, including failed entrepreneurship, helps develop resilience, which will help people weather the storms ahead.
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