I Am Not Good Enough

by Ismail Gafoor, LOW SHI PING

Published in commemoration of PropNex’s 25th anniversary, I Am Not Good Enough is more than a biography or corporate history book. It is an award-winning entrepreneur’s candid take on what it entails to successfully build an organisation. Top of that is being decisive and accountable, qualities which Ismail reinforces through multiple anecdotes, conveyed in his signature down-to-earth voice. Also rich in leadership tips and self-enrichment takeaways, and with a foreword by the President of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the page-turner is an honest, heartfelt and at times humorous account of this Singaporean property’s icon’s inspiring life.

332 pages, Paperback

Published July 16, 2025

About the author

Ismail Gafoor is the Executive Chairman of PropNex Realty, Singapore’s largest listed real estate agency and a Fortune 500 Southeast Asia company. With close to 30 years of industry experience, he is a visionary leader and a respected authority in real estate.

A multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Ismail has earned numerous accolades and was honored as NSman of the Year, retiring as a Colonel after 34 years of service in the Army.

Beyond his corporate achievements, he is a celebrated author of self-enrichment and investment books. His best-selling titles include You Can Fly, The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investment in Singapore and The Timeless Gift. Mr Ismail also recently launched a national best-selling book titled ‘I Am Not Good Enough’, featuring a foreword by the President of the Republic of Singapore, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Known for his keen insights, eloquence, and ability to inspire, Ismail continues to lead PropNex with a vision that shapes Singapore’s real estate landscape.

Reviews

[Francine Chu · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the earlier part but towards the end the book just became a giant ad for propnex.