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Best Way To Achieve A Great Goal









I have always felt that ever since i started reading self help books a few years back,notably AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN by Anthony Robbins, that time is short in life. Most of us, i have seen some with my own eyes, just go through life aimlessly without really aiming for a meaningful purpose.

Feeling comfortable with our own position yet not motivated enough to want to push ourselves to a higher level,we get stuck eventually in the same familiar position that we have always been at. It is true, HUMAN BEINGS WILL ALWAYS DO MORE TO AVOID PAIN THAN TO GAIN PLEASURE.

And then there are some who after a huge realization,goes about wanting to achieve so many goals in so little time. It's like trying to create 100 masterpieces in less than a month. Truth is,it is simply not possible. Feeling super optimistic at the start,this person goes about indulging in every possible avenue which is of interest to him. Investing in the stock market? sure,i'll buy a few books and read them.. Taking japanese,spanish,and korean class? sure,i've already enrolled myself.. Martial arts? Just paid fees for 3 months.. Forex trading? sure,got a call from an agent yesterday all the way from Geneva. Memory skills? bought a book on that too last week. Property investment? set up a date to explore more already.

What is very apparent in all these is that he thinks that he is making progress,however,it could be said that he is only running in circles. 2 steps forward,but 3 steps back. Until one day he realises that people can achieve much more just by being FOCUSED.

The power of focus and clear visualisation of what you really want is underrated. A simple example, if you were to be all successful in life,how would it be like? Can you clearly describe the things you really desire out of life? Or is it just good family,good money,and good career? Obviously,that is not specific enough.

You have got to have a clear shot of the bullseye you are aiming for. All kinds of circumstances may distract you,but in your head,you are always looking directly at the red dot in the archery board. By being focused in a few areas,you can unleash the hidden talent within you.

The best way thus,is to be focused,clear,direct,and never waver away from the vision of your ultimate goal. Too many things being done at the same time will only lead to frustration and despair. A certain someone has been there in the past.


Young adults and money.



I have just finished reading 2 books by locally renowned financial speaker/author Carol Yip.

1) Money Rules-How to Manage your money successfully-before it destroys your life completely.
2)Smart Money-User- a money book for today's young adults.


Well,it wasn't the first time i have came across Carol Yip's books. Being quite a voracious reader of self improvement,motivation,and financial books,when i first encountered her books about a year ago,i was skeptical.

My initial impression was that the books contained the popular and regular concepts about becoming rich,with a Malaysian flavor to it. Concepts like saving early,have a clear defined plan,save more than what you spend,have budgets,invest early,keep eyes open for business opportunities and such.

However,almost a year on from the first encounter,i had a sense of de ja vu in me. Something in my mind told me i just had to get the 2 books.

To say that i was a bit surprised is a real understatement. The 2 books essentially did cover most popular concepts.

What i really thought was unique of the books were that it focused on the psychological aspect of using money. Things like although we have a clear budget planned out,why do we still give in to temptations?

Also, Smart Money User is the first book to really give a hands on approach to the reader,forcing almost the reader to really plan his financial future.

Overall,i got a very clear picture about what a typical person would face in terms of financial challenges in the future.It is always good to prepare early and i would recommend everyone who wants to improve his or her financial IQ to read the books. 2 real gems . I finished both the 2 books in less than 2 days.

To financial freedom!
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