<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Graciousness might not seem like the most important thing in defining the success of a nation, but it is paramount for Mr Lim Siong Guan, the Institute of Policy Studies' fourth S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore<wm>.

He believes Singapore's success is not just about achieving the desired level of Gross National Happiness, the traditional metric, but also ensuring its citizens enjoy good life.

"In today's global context, people want their government to be as humane and just and prosperous for them. We want them to be able to improve the quality of their work life for them," said Dr Lim, who has extensive experience working on economic growth, healthcare and education.

He believes Singapore should move away from focusing solely on economic growth,</wm> and instead promote a societal vision that balances economic growth, equality and happiness. "You don't do