Jamie Tan is the co-founder of Flying Cape which is an EdTech company that seeks to help parents and students in Asia to Learn it Smarter. She left the corporate world to start this education technology company. She is fuelled by the passion to live my life with meaning and significance.
Jamie used to feel like she was never good enough especially when it came to academics. A friend helped her out which made Jamie realize that she can achieve good grades. She also found her way of learning which boosted her self confidence. Jamie realized can do anything which led to creating a successful company that also helps students find their passion and purpose for learning.
Bio
Jamie Tan is the co-founder of Flying Cape.
Cultural Background
Jamie is of Singaporean Chinese descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
Don’t wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is looking at an impossible task and making it possible in small steps.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Jamie was constantly frustrated and was compared to an older sister who was better at academics.
The “AHA” Moment
Jamie decided to quit university during her first year but a classmate suggested to study with him and asked her,
“What do you have to lose?”
She ended up with straight A’s and realized she can do it.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Jamie learned to love learning by finding her way of learning which allowed her to love it.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Know your why or purpose in life.
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