MDRT Whole Person Concept
- PTXponential Growth
- Aug 17
- 4 min read
The MDRT Whole Person Concept promotes a balanced life based on seven interconnected pillars. These pillars encourage professionals, particularly financial advisors and business leaders, to develop all aspects of their lives to achieve both personal and professional excellence. In this article, we elaborate on these seven pillars with actionable steps to implement them.
1. Relationships
This means to prioritize meaningful relationships with family and loved ones to foster love, support, and stability.
Actionable Steps:
Schedule Quality Time: Dedicate undivided attention to family regularly, such as weekly dinners or outings.
Work-Life Boundaries: Set clear boundaries for work hours to ensure you’re present during family time.
Celebrate Milestones: Acknowledge achievements and special moments with your loved ones to strengthen bonds.
For example, tap on long weekends to explore local attractions such as Gardens by the Bay or Sentosa with family members.
2. Health
Today, health is no longer limited to our physiques, but also mental and emotional health. It is critical to maintain good physical and mental health for sustained energy and resilience.
What can you do to ensure good health?
Regular Exercise: Engage in fitness activities like jogging in East Coast Park or joining fitness classes.
Healthy Eating: Opt for balanced meals, incorporating local favorites like fish soup or thunder tea rice for nutritious yet tasty options.
Stress Management: Practice mindfulness or meditation at places like Singapore’s Botanic Gardens.
For example, schedule an annual health screening to stay proactive about health issues, and take time away from our businesses and careers for meditation.
3. Spirituality
It is important to cut out the immense pressure, noises around us to cultivate inner peace, purpose, and a sense of connection to something greater than oneself.
If you have not found time to feed your spirituality, here are some small steps to kickstart your journey:
Reflect and Meditate: Spend 10-15 minutes daily reflecting on your purpose or values.
Explore Practices: Attend spiritual or self-awareness workshops offered by organizations like The Brahma Kumaris Singapore.
Charitable Acts: Contribute to causes that align with your beliefs, such as volunteering at Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen.
For example, start journaling to identify life goals that resonate with your personal values.
4. Education
Commit to lifelong learning for personal growth, excellence and professional expertise.
Actionable Steps:
Enroll in Courses: Take online or in-person classes to upskill (e.g., at NTUC LearningHub or SkillsFuture Singapore).
Read Regularly: Set a goal to read a book a month on topics like leadership, business, or personal growth.
Seek Mentorship: Connect with mentors or join networks like Young Entrepreneurs Network Singapore.
For example, use the government’s SkillsFuture Credits to subsidize professional development courses.
5. Financial
Work towards financial stability and literacy to support your financial goals and security.
Here are 3 small tasks to get you started if you have not done so.
Budgeting: Create a monthly budget using apps to track expenses.
Investment: Consult a financial advisor to diversify your portfolio with Singaporean REITs or CPF investments.
Emergency Fund: Save at least three to six months’ worth of living expenses for financial resilience.
For example: Leverage various platforms and instruments to grow your savings while minimizing risk.
6. Business/Career
Build a business or career that aligns with your passions while achieving professional success.
How do you do that? You can start with these:
Strategic Planning: Set short- and long-term goals for your career or business with clear timelines.
Continuous Networking: Attend industry-specific events in Singapore such as Tech in Asia conferences.
Adapt to Trends: Stay updated with market trends, such as the rise of sustainability, ESG and digital technology and innovation in business.
For example, Join chambers of commerce or professional networks in Singapore to expand business connections.
7. Service
This means to strive towards making a positive impact by giving back to your community and contributing to societal growth.
Actionable Steps:
Volunteer: Participate in local initiatives, like beach cleanups organized by Singapore’s National Parks Board.
Mentorship: Guide young professionals or students to help them navigate their careers.
Philanthropy: Donate to local charities, such as The Food Bank Singapore.
You may dedicate one day per month to volunteering with an organization that aligns with your values.
Implementing the Whole Person Concept
Self-Assessment: Evaluate your life across these seven pillars. Identify areas that need improvement.
Set Goals: Create SMART goals for each pillar.
Action Plan: Develop routines or habits that address neglected dimensions.
Accountability: Partner with a mentor, coach, or peer group to ensure consistent progress.
By integrating the MDRT Whole Person Concept, individuals can achieve a fulfilling and balanced life while making meaningful contributions to society.
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