Michael Hogan reflects on a lifelong engineering career driven by curiosity, teamwork, and respect for others’ strengths. He shares lessons on friendship, contribution, passion growing from interest, face-to-face connection, and giving back through volunteering and service to society.
Five “Words of Wisdom” Quotes
- “The secret behind my career was taking an interest in what I was doing.”
- “Good teams try to help out those who are not so good and move forward as a team.”
- “I always think of it as how much I can contribute to the friendship rather than receive from the friendship.”
- “When you pursue your interest, it will eventually become a passion.”
- Don’t make friends on social media. Connect there, then meet and talk.”
What is Words of Wisdom, by Folklory?
“Words of Wisdom” is an initiative to document and celebrate the stories, insights, and wisdom of Singapore’s senior citizens. It's powered by Folklory, a service dedicated to preserving stories through audio podcasts, who will collaborate with 60 seniors aged 60 and above to create a series of 60 podcasts, each capturing a unique slice of Singapore’s rich history and culture. Find out more info at Folklory.com