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The Impact of Expectations and Social Environment
The speaker emphasizes the significance of expectations and social environment, highlighting that they play a crucial role in shaping individuals. They suggest that the people one surrounds themselves with greatly influence their outcomes and development. The speaker cites an example from Singapore, where the societal norms and systems influence behaviors and outcomes, such as the absence of overweight individuals and a compulsory national service, which aims to shape individuals into responsible adults.