As I sat down at the recent CPF Volunteer Appreciation dinner 2025 to reflect on the journey that has brought me to where I am today, I am filled with gratitude for the financial tools and resources that have helped me navigate life’s financial challenges. One of the most significant influences has been the Central…
I’ve finally settled back into my routines and resumed blogging after an extended school holiday break with our Europe trip. While I’m focusing on posting less frequently on my blog and more on LinkedIn these days, I’m grateful to kick off my first blog post of the year with reflections on 2024. As 2024 comes…
We shifted to our new Minimalist home for more than 2 years back and would like to show you the design of it and what we enjoyed about living in it so far. As we really love our minimalist theme of our previous place so much that we decided to retained that design as much…
Finally, my interview with The Financial Coconut on my life story is finally up on Youtube. For those people who are not into podcasts which I did earlier, you could probably watch this video to gain more perspectives from the roller coaster ride of my financial journey and why minimalism is the ultimate achievement for…
Do you feel like your current job lacks meaning or purpose? Is it in line with your values? Do you feel like your current workplace is toxic? Does WFH removes part of the office politics? Do you prefer a hybrid working arrangement? Would that solve the work-life balance equation that you crave for? Do you…
𝗧𝗵𝗲 “𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘁” 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗔’𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝟭 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟬, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟯.𝟳 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 (𝟲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 “𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘁: 𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻…
Why do we seek to prolong life? This calm yet provocative question came from a close friend whose parent, at over 80, had just undergone a costly self-funded treatment that amounted to half a million dollars. He wondered why humans can’t simply live out their natural lifespan and pass peacefully when the time comes like…
In the context of recent economic turbulence, many individuals are feeling a sense of uncertainty, drawing parallels to the fears experienced during the Great Depression. A compelling resource that I read recently offers insight into this period is “The Great Depression: A Diary” by Benjamin Roth which chronicles the struggles faced by those living through…
Recently, I had an eye-opening conversation with a self-proclaimed successful salesperson, Mr. B, who epitomized the luxury of our consumer-driven society. This was not our first encounter, but it was, by far, the most illuminating. Dressed in a tailored suit that likely cost more than my monthly mortgage, he exuded an air of success, punctuated…
Here’s a nostalgic reflection on our longest family road trip to our cherished neighbor, Malaysia, during the June school holidays. We spent months planning this family adventure, and it truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our kids loved it so much that we might make road trips a regular occurrence, as they are much easier…
This is my contribution towards the celebration of World Mental Health Day! Finding Hope in Addressing Burnout and Mental Health in Singapore Singapore currently faces some of the highest burnout rates in the world (CNA video), highlighted by long hours, a challenging work-life balance, and intense competition that often creates unrealistic expectations. According to a…
Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to watch “Forrest Gump” on Netflix, a multiple award-winning gem from 1994. This film had been on my radar for years, yet the timing never felt right until now. It’s a powerful story filled with timeless philosophical insights, including the unforgettable quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates.…
I just finished watching a viral YouTube video about a MIT graduate who worked as a neurosurgeon for 9 years before deciding to quit his job. The video has gained almost 7 million views in just a few days. I found it surprising that I was able to sit through the entire 48-minute clip as…