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29/09/2024

20/07/2024

𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬

Donald J. Trump’s Speech:

"If I give you one message to hold in your hearts today. It is this. 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩. There will be times in your life you will want to quit. You will want to go home. You will want to go home perhaps to that wonderful mother that is sitting back there watching you and say "Mom, I can't do it. I can't do it". Just never quit. Go back home and tell Mom, Dad "I can do it, I can do it".

You are going to be successful.

I have seen so many brilliant people. They gave up in life. They were totally brilliant. They were top of their class. They were the best students. They were the best of everything. They gave up. I have seen others who didn't have that talent or that ability. And they are among the most successful people today in the world. Because they never quit, and they never gave up.

So just remember that never stop fighting for what you believe in and for the people who care about you"

Donald J Trump's speech reflects a quiet truth in today's world that it's just too easy to give up—whether in relationships, health, or wealth. (Gen Zs, I am writing for you)

Trump has -900 million in liabilities in 1991. It feels sucky to be massively in debt, but his inner conversation is that he still has to enjoy it.

My core message to you is this: "𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐩".

There are brilliant people who end up in places they don’t want to be, and others who aren’t as talented but achieve their own version of success.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?

Success comes from aligning your actions with your vision and mission (if you have one, else find it), thinking big, setting and achieving goals, solving problems, and keeping things simple.

It is none like what our system teaches you in terms of your money, status, material, car, house, luxuries, properties etc.

Do successful people fail? Absolutely.

Do they give up? Never.

You don’t need a Ph.D., an MBA, a degree or even a proper cert to be successful.

It’s about your vision, mission, and purpose. You decide and create your own success and make sure this dream of yours is worth your full unfiltered, razor sharped focus and dedication.

If you find yourself constantly complaining or explaining why things are right and wrong (CPF, inflation), fair or not fair (status, resources), logical or not logical (how come like this, puzzled, lost), you are giving away your power.

Blaming others or circumstances makes you a victim.

Instead, take personal responsibility and ownership. Reward yourself for taking personal responsibility. (a phrase I heard from a prominent leader)

Personal responsibility and ownership give an individual the opportunity to set things right, to do it his own way and to live life on his own terms.

Having the tendency to be negative, procrastinate and be entitled removes both personal responsibility and ownership from you.

Once upon a time, I didn’t quite understand what true ownership and personal responsibility meant.

I complained, blamed, and pointed fingers (just following the majority on social media and in real life), sabotaging my own growth and development.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐩?

Observe the victim mentality in that person.

When you blame your government, your community, your family, your relatives, your siblings, your children, a stranger, your boss, your employee, or your spouse and everything else, have you ever noticed it comes from a space of feeling helpless?

Instead, take your control back and reflect deep to find and solve those innate problems, aiming to grow 1% better each day.

This also means not abusively bashing your self-esteem for committing mistakes. But to embrace your flaws with a positive frame in order to see the bigger outlook and picture.

As progressive individuals, we build progressive societies, which in turn create progressive nations.

There's a meme that goes around:

Hard Times Create Strong Men
Strong Men Create Good Times
Good Times Create Weak Men
Weak Men Create Hard Times

This is only half true.

The timeless truth is that times don’t define men.

Men define themselves (if it is a conscious choice)

Let me give you more clarity.

Sometimes, you might feel like giving up because something isn’t working. Remember, giving up and letting go are different.

Doing something new and letting go of what doesn’t work isn’t giving up. It’s about being clear on your vision, mission and purpose, eliminating what doesn’t work, and moving forward.

So, the next time you feel like giving up, re-read or save this post/message.

You always have a choice to embrace personal responsibility and ownership.

Make every life decision count before you leave Earth for a better place.

Thank you for reading.

03/07/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your own journey (own self check own self)? How well are you navigating your path to wealth, health, and meaningful relationships?

The ability to self-reflect and hold oneself to a high standard is a remarkable quality. It symbolizes dedication and integrity.

However, solely relying on self-assessment can manifest a singular fixed mindset.

Let me explain.

One of my guiding philosophies is, "I do not know what I do not know." This understanding allows me to acknowledge my blind spots (I know it is there, but I cannot see it) and this opens up a world of 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 for growth.

By embracing the belief that there's always more to learn and letting someone show me the possibilities, I pave the way to becoming the Super Star of my future. If we pride ourselves on having complete self-awareness without seeking external feedback, we miss immense opportunities for growth.

Many folks tend to see things in black and white: either own self check own self '𝐨𝐫' allow others evaluate them.

But the reality is more nuanced.

By combining self-assessment '𝐚𝐧𝐝' seeking the feedback of others, I create a richer, more holistic view of myself and my hidden potential.

Feedback is so underrated. It helps us understand what we might miss on our own. Those who remain in a fixed mindset often fear change, happy with maintaining the status quo. But remember, when you want to stick with a working system, progress halts.

It's time to make a choice: stick with comfort and stagnation or embrace change and growth.

I understand the fear of receiving unsolicited or unconstructive feedback—it can be daunting. (another story for another day)

But not seeking feedback can pose a greater threat to your enlightened legitimate ambitions.

To solve big problems and achieve great heights, we need to open our hearts to feedback, whether from trusted mentors, close peers, or even the universe itself. In business, life, and even finance, continuously checking our actions, integrity and ethics leads to true progress.

For traders and investors, this also relates to you the importance of regularly reviewing your finances and money management. Seek feedback from a coach you trust, a friend you hold dear, a spouse you love, or a buddy you resonate with.

Without this external perspective or outlook, achieving your financial goals and aspirations becomes a far steeper climb.

Let's grow together, continuously learning and evolving into our best selves. 🌱

PS: Remember, embracing feedback, change and self-check through deep reflection are pillars of true progress.

02/07/2024

A GRATEFUL PERSON CANNOT BE CONQUERED WHEN ABUNDANCE IS PARAMOUNT

01/07/2024

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬.

This is a post to describe the polarity of Positivity and Negativity in life. I am experiencing it for myself am hoping you can relate too.

My posts always shout out this message '𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠'. Read on till the end and you will know.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

80% of people around me are negative. There is so much loud and subtle negativity across social media and in real life. It screams '𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞'. I totally understand negativity because I used to come from this space too. This is a space for Victims; folks who feel victimized by their environment or it can be a case of self-sabotage; they feedback and complain but nothing changes.

They feel helpless and lost. Whenever a bad event happens, they have zero clarity why it happen. Often this question will arise 'Why did this happen to me?' This is what I observe of Victims and my old self.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿?

I am a loud megaphone for Mental Health. I know how victims embrace untruths and falsehoods to make themselves feel better and I empathize with them. However, I feel the need that the record needs to be set straight and Positivity has a SAY here. Positivity has always been a small subtle energy behind the scenes but now it needs to get louder.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿?

I went through a transformation from a Victim to a Victor. It is a vast mindset shift (until I cannot recognize my old self).

I accept the fact that not everything is under control, and this is OK.

Everything that happens in life serves me to a greater purpose, be it a tragic, sad or even horrifying event. There are always learning points to be internalized. This is how I learn to be a better version of myself daily.

I exercise to release a chemical known as endorphins that simulates pain killers. Not only do I suppress pain, I transform this pain into a driving force to make more and better actions.

My greatest learnings are always from other people's mistakes. It is the fastest way to learn. All the mistakes that are ever made in history are documented in the books. You can go read them.
I also embrace faith in my own being by hearing. Hearing from folks who are already successful or on the way to success. My ears make sure I receive the best content.

These are my favorite quotes '𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬, 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬' and '𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘂𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺'

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆?

In life, there are always prices to pay to get the value you want. Are you willing to pay the price now or later?

The price is easier to pay when the promise of the future is clear. That is why you need a vision for your own future and clear transparent goals to get there. You need to train the muscle to set goals and achieve them consistently. That is what I do for my investments and personal growth. I have a vision board. For me, I would pay the price now to pay any price later.

I come into this World with 'NOTHING'. There is 'NOTHING' to lose.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

In life, I also feel awful like you when encountering failures. I think it is human. However, every time I fail, I make sure I will get back up. If you can stay up after every setback, then it is not considered a defeat. Failure teaches me more than Success do. The benefits of being a lifetime learner is infinite. I am beginning to love Failures than Success. These are all journeys, not end goals.

Did you read until here?

Congratulations. Most readers have a tendency to succeed.

01/07/2024

Success Is Not A Zero Sum Game

28/06/2024

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭

My Facebook Primary Account is reinstated to create massive impact. (you might not have even feel it that I am gone for a minute)

When hope seems lost, remember:

Some may dismiss HOPE as mere optimism, lacking substance and reliability. But hope is the belief that amidst despair, you still have the power to act.

Hope is fluffy if you believe it is fluffy and it is not when you believe it is not.

As long as you have the freedom and liberty of choice, there is always something you can do. Even in the darkest moments, your ability to make a difference persists.

Age is not a barrier, just a number.

What do you mean by you cannot play soccer even after a certain age? To me, limiting beliefs ingrained into you by society or by yourself.

Don't succumb to the inner critic that says you're incapable. You have the strength within you.

When I failed my O levels, I did once doubt my path to university. Yet, I persevered and achieved my honors because I BELIEVED.

Even when others on Facebook labeled me a scammer, blocked and reported me, I found solace in being misunderstood. Being misunderstood can be a unique strength.

Now, Facebook BELIEVE ME.

At times, even mentors couldn't grasp my perspective, shaped by beliefs beyond conventional dimensions.

There is always someone out there that believes you even if your closed ones don't

Being misunderstood is such a superpower for me. Well, you cannot please everyone on Planet Earth.

So, if Facebook bans my accounts, my conscience and conscious remains clear—I uphold Facebook's community guidelines dearly and never intend harm to anyone who connects with me.

If my primary and secondary accounts are banned, what's next? My ability to connect transcends social media.

I don't rely on social media. It is just another media.

I can make a choice, Yes or No today, right now, right there, this moment what is my next empowering choice.

You, the reader, in the depths of despair—refuse to yield to negativity. Your turnaround can inspire, not for others but for yourself that you have what it takes to make anything a possibility.

Acknowledge negativity and transform them into opportunities of possibility.

Hope when partnered with massive actions fuel changes and results. Start with 1 action at a time consistently.

So you are not delulu

Writing this despite my illness, despite bans on my accounts, reaffirms this timeless truth: You have the strength to shape your future.

Start today with small steps towards health, wealth, or relationships.

Remember, your choices define your journey.

24/06/2024

𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝: 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭

Hey Friends,

Scammers are everywhere these days, especially in the crypto market, and they could even be someone you know.

This post is long but reading it carefully might save you from falling victim.

Even though blockchain technology is very secure, scammers are still able to find ways to exploit you and steal your funds, no matter how knowledgeable you are.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞 (𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞):

They use fake websites or emails to bait you into giving up your private keys or login details for your crypto wallet. These fakes look just like the originals.

Some crypto schemes promise high returns with little risk, but they rely on new investors' money to pay earlier investors. Sound familiar? It's not new. When the scheme collapses, everyone loses their money.

Scammers also create fake ICOs or cryptocurrencies, tricking people into buying worthless or non-existent tokens through fake marketing and endorsements.

Rug pulls happen when developers of a crypto project suddenly take all the funds from the project's liquidity pool and disappear. This is common in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects.

In Pump and Dump schemes, scammers spread false information to boost a cryptocurrency's price. When it’s high enough, they sell their holdings, causing the price to crash and leaving other investors with losses.

Malware can be used to steal your private keys or install ransomware on your computer, locking your files until you pay a ransom, usually in cryptocurrency.

In Impersonation Scams (which is getting more popularized), scammers pretend to be famous people or organizations in the crypto space on social media to promote fake giveaways or investment opportunities.

Scammers also create fake cryptocurrency exchanges that look real but are designed to steal your money. They might offer attractive deals to lure in victims.

Scammers use psychological tricks to get you to reveal your private keys or other sensitive information. This can happen through direct messages, social media, or phone calls. If anyone asks for your keys, it’s a big RED FLAG.

Some scammers pretend to be investment managers or advisors, promising large returns on your crypto investments. Once you transfer your crypto to them, they disappear with your money.

A more advanced scam is SIM Swapping, where scammers trick your mobile carrier into giving them control of your phone number. This lets them bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) and access your crypto accounts.

Scammers also create fake wallet apps that steal your private keys or seed phrases once installed, giving them access to your funds.

Some scammers offer free tokens (fraudulent airdrops) in exchange for a small payment or your personal information. These airdrops are usually worthless or fake, and the information you give can be used for other scams.

Scammers can also exploit weaknesses in poorly written smart contracts to steal funds. This happens in decentralized applications (dApps) or DeFi platforms.

Even if you have a hardware wallet, scammers can still trick you. They might get you to connect your wallet to a fake website or sell you a tampered hardware wallet from an unauthorized source. Installing fake firmware can also compromise your hardware wallet.

Scammers might use man-in-the-middle attacks to intercept your transactions.

They can trick you into making mistakes, like sending funds to the wrong address or revealing your recovery seed.

Another trick is sending tokens to your wallet without your consent. Dusting attacks track your behavior to link your identity to your wallet. This can lead to social engineering, where interacting with fake tokens exposes your credentials through smart contracts or by asking for your keys in a sneaky way.

Phishing can happen to you anytime you use the internet (through online ads, QR codes, browser extensions).

To protect yourself, use a device with security software.

Ignore unsolicited offers and always verify with trusted sources. Never share your private keys, even with people you trust.

In the future, deep fakes will become common, making scams even harder to counter act.

Scamming has become a serious business, and even high-profile individuals can be involved secretly.

Here are five ways to protect yourself:

1. Continuous Learning: Stay updated with ongoing education.
2. Verify Trusted Sources of Information
3. Regular Security Checks: Conduct audits regularly.
4. Use Reliable Services: Stick with reputable providers.
5. Slow Down and Take Your Time: Avoid rushing decisions; scammers exploit urgency. Remember to stay calm and composed.

The Smart will never outsmart the Wise.

"𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬." - Sun Tzu (very applicable to day-to-day life)

I hope this post is helpful and might prevent Life from throwing a financial curveball at you.

Type '𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥' and click 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 if helps.

23/06/2024

Don't Live Day To Day. Live Life on Your Own Terms. Steer Your Wheel of Life. Don't be a Tesla. You will Live the Pain Of Regret.

21/06/2024

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 ‘𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐬

I understand that many of you find yourselves engulfed in sadness and despair due to the tragedies and sufferings that have unfolded in your lives.

It is during these moments that the brevity of life may become painfully apparent.

A recent movie '𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐬' have invoked emotions of many and make them miss their loved ones, it could be missing their grandma or someone close

I empathize with your struggles and emotions.

After watching this movie, I did not shed a single tear (although I am a crybaby in my younger days) and not only that, but I also derive some new financial insights.

Because I know what 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐭 feels like having lived through this same story plot for 8 times in 1 lifetime.

This is what Nvidia CEO Jensen said, 𝐒𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

This is what Gen Z and Millennials could not quite comprehend, the concept of 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Sometimes, we forget to truly live each day as if it were our last, to embrace the precious moments that come our way. It is easy to lose sight of the blessings we already possess and fail to express gratitude for the simple joys that surround us.

Attachments, obsessions, and conditional love can cloud our vision, preventing us from fully experiencing the wonders that life has to offer.

From my own perspective, I have learned to treasure each day as a precious gift. It presents me with opportunities to dream big, take action, and savor the richness of new experiences.

Every day unfolds before me like a blank canvas waiting to be painted with possibility.

I am grateful for many reasons. I find fulfillment in adding value to the lives of those around me, knowing that my presence has a positive impact. Moreover, I have witnessed the devastating effects of cancer within my own bloodline, which has heightened my appreciation for the preciousness of life.

Having experienced the struggles of financial hardship, I comprehend the true meaning of wealth and abundance.

These tribulations have shaped me, allowing me to grow and become a better version of myself.

I am fully aware that life often presents obstacles and challenges for us to overcome. These tests serve to strengthen us, molding us into resilient beings capable of reaching new heights.

I recognize the significance of the gifts granted to me, never taking them for granted, and embracing a profound sense of self-awareness.

If you find yourself trapped in a life that does not fulfill your deepest desires, I encourage you to reflect on your dreams and aspirations. It is never too late to embark on a path that aligns with your true self, allowing your authentic essence to shine brightly. You were given this life for a reason, and it is within your power to make the most of it.

Together, let us strive to embrace the beauty that life holds and create an existence that is truly worth living.

Have a blessed weekend, my friends.

19/06/2024

Embrace each moment with purpose to avoid the Pain of Regret. Seize today with Confidence. Good Morning!

18/06/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝

Here's what I heard from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang:

Twenty years ago, I predicted that information technology would become one of the top three giants in the world, and it did.

Back then, if you wanted to be a computer programmer like me, you would have done very well.

Unfortunately, if you want to get a computer science degree today, you might not do as well for the next 50 years.

You might think I'm talking nonsense, but time will tell if I'm right.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has grown from a small idea 20-30 years ago into something huge.

Nowadays, everyone thinks they know about AI and social media algorithms, how to be using it to be ahead of the game.

But who understands it better than those who planted the seeds and built the infrastructure?

𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍

Today, anyone and everyone (𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜, 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬) can be a technologist or use AI to boost their business, boost their sales, their revenue, their bottom line, their top line?

Even Tony Robbins and Dean have created their own AI, called GG, which is uniquely different from ChatGPT, Meta AI, Google Gemini, and others.

As I've said before, in computer science context, a tool is only as good as the person who programs it.

If an idiot programs a trading bot, the bot will be idiotic.

But if Tony Robbins and Dean program GG, it's a whole different ball game.

If God created its version of AI, it would be a ball game at a planetary level (kaboom).

What people don't realize is that Jensen is right. AI can now program itself, removing the need for human coding. I am like 100% agree.

When that happens, AI can do everything humans can do, 100%. I see thought leaders saying that humans can do what AI can't. Hopefully, they won't be disappointed when time reveals the outcome.

The technology gap has closed.

Think about it. We are experiencing a technology reset.

The next 100 years will bring about a revolution bigger than the Industrial Revolution.

18/06/2024

A Confused Mind Never Ever Moves Forward

17/06/2024

[𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞]

I am Xu Wei Jie who started a running journey since 1 Jan 2019.

This post is written for those who have challenges learning, especially new skills that have a steep learning curve.

Following MP Ang's controversial suggestion that degrees should have an expiry date back in 2022, there are a lot of social media posts about why 𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈.

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?

The recent measure by the Government implies to me that Singaporeans have procrastination learning new skills or skills that have a steep learning curve. There are real challenges to incentivize the young and middle age generation to learn more than what they already know.

At the same time, business is also increasingly placing a premium on skills that raise business productivity.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁?

Allow me to be vulnerable
I am a Computer Science honors degree holder for about 15 years and here is my heart felt thoughts.

Given the benefit of doubt that the degree doesn't expire, the knowledge that was learnt in university is already not applicable to the current business landscape, implying that the curriculum we learnt back then or even now is not timeless and will 1 day expire.

This is because we are living in an era where technological advances are progressing so fast and everyone across the spectrum are learning at amazing speeds

𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁?

If you ask me this question back then, my answer will be a Hell Yes.
However, in the current business context, employers are paying a huge premium for folks with skill sets that they need.

The criterion of having a degree or not is secondary.

There will be times when a non-degree holder could perform better than the one who holds a degree.

Ask the Entrepreneurs and they will tell you the truth.

At any interview setting, degree holders are well aware that there might be a good chance of being rejected by the Employer if there is a skill mismatch or being seen as "too expensive"

As such, learning how to communicate and bring a message across is a skill that will be seen as important

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀?

Hey, I who is writing this post is a very slow learner. However, I acknowledge that adopting a lifelong learning attitude has never been as important as now. Learning slow is fine. Find something you are good at and explore down that path to see how you can match what these business needs. Quality of learning has more weight than Speed.

I also wouldn't be trigger happy to shoot down MP Ang's suggestion because it is a rather toxic behavior. You do not need to prove others wrong to be right and there is nothing to prove right as well.

There are always a million and more ideas given birth on a daily basis. Ideation is great. Precise and mastery implementation of an idea is even greater. Without ideation, what is there to implement?

Don't live in the Singapore bubble. The Outside World is very much competitive and learning faster than us. Singaporeans reading this? Don't get too comfortable.

It is up to us to keep ourselves relevant to the World and with this mindset, Singapore will shine brighter than ever.

Let me share with you 2 quotes that I find inspiring

“One hour per day of study in your chosen field is all it takes. One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years you’ll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do.” – 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗲

“That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.” – 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀
1) Online Education and Self Education will be the trend in the next 10 to 20 years
2) Learning the relevant skills to add value to others is vital
3) Singapore is intertwined with the World. It is not even possible for us not to be relevant

Type 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 when you have finished reading. I am grateful to you for being such an awesome reader.

Let's keep on learning. You got this

16/06/2024

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝟕𝟏 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐃

This is an inspiration post for anyone who feels like they can't achieve greatness. I absolutely love the stories of the underdogs who defy the odds.

I am thankful to Alaric Ong for giving me the opportunity to share this phenomenal event.

For the past 3 years, I've been sharing this fantastic event with my friends.

The Singaporean audience is skeptical. To engage a Singaporean audience, your energy levels need to be at 30X.

But when you join Tony Robbins and Dean online, you automatically get uplifted because Tony is a master at changing your state. So far, no trainers can do it quite well.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝟕𝟏 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧-𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠:

1. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞
I created a Facebook accountability group where members could learn, watch replays, share ideas, and implement together. I shared my valuable notes to keep everyone on track. If they were learning at 100%, I am learning at 300%. Because I want to help them to see what is possible.

2. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
I adapted my messages for different audiences. The same tone and copy don't work for everyone, so I tweaked my copy to make it more relatable each time it did not work that well. I revised these copies 2-3 times a day. You know it works when they engage. *𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬*

3. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭
The hardest thing to earn online is trust. I spent time explaining the event's value, even when it wasn't immediately apparent to my audience. It was fulfilling, as I learned more about myself through these efforts than my audience learning about the event.

4. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜
When people are skeptical, I stay optimistic. I learn this from Gary Vaynerchuk Knowing the worst-case scenario doesn't stop me from persuading.

5. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬
Sharing helpful notes builds trust. People appreciate it when you provide value.

6. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞
I started an affiliate challenge and incentivized friends to invite friends. It makes the learning more fun. What is a better learning experience than having likeminded friends to learn together with you?

It's challenging when platforms like Telegram and Facebook flag me for sharing too much, but they can't keep up with my energy!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤?

1. 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭
If you don't build trust, ads won’t work. Even authentic Facebook posts which vibes the truth might be seen as scams, especially when scammers roam the lands

2. 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Facebook posts, TikTok ads, and messaging won't work if there's no trust. But if you are a nobody, don't worry. Be yourself and leverage your own belief system even when people have succeeded before you.

3. 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Don't share with people who don't align with Tony’s and Dean's events. Share with those who believe in their value.

4. 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Email marketing doesn't work well if the audience isn't prepared. In fact, I have only 2 weeks to squeeze what I have to share. Some folks wanted to unsubscribe which I honor their wishes. I am 100% transparent. In short, Be consistent with high-value content.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?

1) With an abundant mindset, my writing will present the value that I intend to bring out. This is full authenticity and cannot be faked or masked.

2) Never Give Up. Focus on the journey. Throughout the whole challenge, I was only focused on getting more sign ups. How many? There is no limit and there is no stopping. All I know is that those who came to the event won't be disappointed.

3) When there is uncertainty, focus on building your skillset to add value to those around you. They need your help. You probably are the one that they can count on.

4) When you give what people need, they will buy from you.

I hope this story inspires you and make both you and me more resilient when tough challenges are ahead.

Thank you for your patience reading.

Type "𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧" if you desire to be resilient