Things I learn when I turn 49+1

 “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” – Ingrid Bergman As I stand on the precipice of my 50th year, a profound sense of introspection washes over me, acknowledging the undeniable passage of time and the nearing eventuality… Continue Reading

Your background doesn’t define your future

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“Your background and circumstances may have influenced who you are, but you are responsible for who you become”. Darren Hardy Let me tell you about a common scenario. It might make you feel that you are actually not that  bad.  Globally, in 2024, a significant portion of the population –… Continue Reading

Ignore the noise and be calm

How to handle stress in life?

” Don’t pay attention to the daily noise. Stay the course.” Jack Bogle The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and other nations, particularly China, undoubtedly carries significant global economic consequences that will likely affect everyone financially. However, as I grow older, I’ve learned the value of focusing my energy… Continue Reading

My new book is available on Amazon

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”- Toni Morrison The years have flown by in a blur, and it seems like just yesterday that I was holding my eldest son in my arms for the first time. Now,… Continue Reading

The Myth of being a Good Doctor

The Myth of being a Good Doctor

 All knowledge attains its ethical value and its human significanceonly by the human sense in which it is employed. Only a good man can be a great physician. Hermann Nothnagel (1841 – 1905) Working as a doctor in private practice is demanding. It is a system that barely has enough… Continue Reading

Book Giveaway: My First Book

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“Books are the plane, and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.” ― Anna Quindlen As I said before, there are three important things in life: “Have a kid, Plant a tree and Write a book!” I am privileged enough to write… Continue Reading

Funding IBKR using MYR with Wise-Hassle Free

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Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that. –Norman Vincent Peale Recently I received an email from IBKR informing me that Malaysians can finally fund their IBKR accounts using MYR. IBKR has worked with Wise to offer more currencies to fund your brokerage account…. Continue Reading

My USD portfolio Performance in 2022

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“The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.” — Phillip Fisher The year 2022 was a tough year for investors around the world. It was the worst year since the financial crisis hit us in 2008. Many investors are still… Continue Reading

Get my first investment book today

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“Waiting helps you as an investor and a lot of people just can’t stand to wait. If you didn’t get the deferred-gratification gene, you’ve got to work very hard to overcome that.”-Charlie Munger ” Can we consistently beat the market?” ” How much money do I need to retire in… Continue Reading

Life is stressful, how to handle it?

How to handle stress in life?

“Living is like tearing through a museum. Not until later do you really start absorbing what you saw, thinking about it, looking it up in a book, and remembering – because you can’t take it in all at once.”- Audrey Hepburn Everyone knows life is stressful especially for those living… Continue Reading