Kiasu (Kee-Ah-Soo). In Singapore, Hokkien is the largest dialect group. "Kiasu" is an Hokkien adjective means 'fear of losing'. It is commonly known among Singaporeans and Malaysians.
Most people uses this word to relate with some attitude that people do, it means they will do whatever it takes in order NOT to lose out in highly competitive situations or society.
Growing up with this attitude, these people often become hardworker and ambitious business people, with the desire to be on top in wealth and prestige.
Such an attitude is often highly competitive, and its emphasis is to be above all other people, even if it means putting others. But to be kiasu is not only to be competitive. Kiasu people are driven out of fear of losing probably more than the desire to succeed.
All the post here will focus in the positive attitude driven by being kiasu, the desire to succeed.
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