{
  "id": 15538087,
  "title": "He lived the Singapore Dream of getting into medical school but quit for taichi and theatre. Why?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/he-lived-the-singapore-dream-of-getting-into-medical-school-but-quit",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-19T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times Business",
    "slug": "straits-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/business/he-lived-the-singapore-dream-of-getting-into-medical-school-but-quit-for-taichi-and-theatre-why"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Julian Low, co-founder of theatre practice Wushiren, defied the conventional \"Singaporean Dream\" by dropping out of medical school to pursue his passion for independent theatre. In an episode of the ST Podcast, hosts Kai Wen and Sue-Ann Tan discuss Low's decision to stray from the traditional path of success. They explore the importance of having the courage to follow one's curiosity and challenge societal norms. Low explains that people often stick to safe choices, even if it leads to suffering. The hosts suggest that \"challenge\" has become the new \"C\" in the 5Cs list of success factors. Low also considers fatigue as a signal from his body, urging him to reevaluate his priorities.",
  "summary": "Good grades, good jobs, applying for a BTO, getting married. Isn’t that every Singaporean’s dream?",
  "key_points": [
    "Julian Low, co-founder of Wushiren, dropped out of medical school.",
    "He pursued passion for independent theatre over medical career.",
    "Low emphasizes courage to follow curiosity and challenge norms."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing personal curiosity over traditional stability signals a shift where challenging societal norms becomes a vital component of achieving a meaningful and successful life.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}