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What does it mean to lead a good life? The meaning of a good life, or life for that matter, is subjective. But there are some evergreen truths and wisdoms that we can all live by that help us gain the most out of life even through obstacles and challenges. In this issue, I have put together for you a series of insights, tips & advice by some of the best thinkers throughout history on how to live out a good life. I hope these resonate with you.

50 Very Short Rules for a Good Life From the Stoics

The best pieces of wisdom gathered from a body of work that spans 2,000 years.

 
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Living a Good (Financial) Life

Living a good financial life is like hiking. You have to understand where you are, figure out where you want to go, figure out how to get there, and understand ahead of time that there will be challenges and setbacks.

 
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Marcus Aurelius — How to Live A Good Life

 
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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Ashraf (Executive)

I decided to meet Syamim after coming across his website — the high number of positive testimonials gave me confidence in his strong foundation and established clientele base. My sister also highly recommended him, which made the decision even easier. During our meeting, the cashflow analysis stood out as the most beneficial part. It was in-depth, insightful, and helped me clearly visualize my financial goals and projections. Compared to other financial planning sessions I’ve had, this experience was refreshingly different. Syamim provided a clear summary of my financial timeline and highlighted important blind spots to watch for in the coming years. I also appreciated his transparency and the fact that he wasn’t pushy with products — instead, he made sure the decision-making remained in my hands, giving me full control over my portfolio. Overall, I would definitely recommend this meeting to others who want clarity and confidence in their financial direction.

Ayesha (Designer)

I choose to met Syamim after being recommended by my husband, who has been his client for years. I found the meeting with Syamim to be beneficial for me as he gives me realistic and practical financial advise for me to act upon in order to achieve the goals I desire. The meetings has also made me more confident on my finances especially in planning for my milestones such as marriage and housing due to the actionable steps given to me. The experience with Syamim was different compared to other financial planning sessions I previously attended as Syamim was more specific and holistic, especially in tailoring his recommendations to my current lifestyle and life stage. The previous agents were very pushy and only gave surface level advice. I would definitely recommend everyone to meet Syamim for your finances!

Ian (Music Teacher)

I chose to meet Syamim because he comes across as an amicable, friendly and patient person. I find the meeting with him to be non pressuring, relaxed and we are able to share about any other interests, topics and concerns. He is able to give practical financial advise outside of the policies he is selling, just like how a friend would. I would recommend this meeting to others, as it will also encourage and empower people to think for their own finances, as they partner with Syamim, for better in their financial management.

Akmal (Software Analyst)

I’ve known Syamim since 2013 and he’s always been giving me advice on my finances and career plans informally when we’re out with friends. Once I started working and had lots of questions about adulting it only felt natural to ask him for advice as he’s someone I meet regularly and also someone I could trust. The simplest things like goal setting and financial planning (down to the daily expenditure) are the most helpful to me because it keeps me on track every day and reminds me what my priorities are in life. Syamim also helps me decide on my end goals and suggests all the steps I need to take in between to make it happen. Syamim caters his advice based on my current situation and the things I aim to achieve, instead of providing generic, scripted plans. Our goals change a lot during the course of our lives and he doesn’t turn my opinions/dreams down but always helps to plan the next steps to move forward. He lays all the options down on the table and makes it clear that ultimately I decide on what to do next as there’s no definite right or wrong as long as you’re optimistic and plan ahead. I would definitely recommend meeting Syamim for a quick chat. 10/10

Eizaaz (Port Inspector)

Meeting with Syamim gave me insight of my financial and assisted me with my financial planning. I gained a greater understanding on the best approach on planning my finances. At the same time, he went through in details the different types of insurance & investments, allowing me to balance out what I need and what I want. He goes the extra mile to assist and was not pushy on his services. All in all the meeting felt very comfortable, creating a pleasant experience when having sessions with him. I would definitely recommend him to everyone such sincere and great guy.

Nabihah (Shipping Executive)

I was introduced to Syamim by my husband when we decided to do combined financial planning after getting married. The session was very insightful, with useful information presented in a way that made it easy to understand our cash flow and clearly project our future goals. What stood out to me was how well Syamim knew his facts and explained everything in a concise and structured manner. Unlike other experiences I’ve had, he was not pushy and did not try to upsell, which made the session feel comfortable and genuinely focused on our needs. I would definitely recommend meeting Syamim to others.