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As humans, we often like to think we're right, even when we can be wrong at times. Many of us have the unconscious tendency to seek information that support our existing beliefs & disregard or undermine those that do not match ours. But doing so without awareness or questioning can have adverse effects in the way we think, make decisions & live our lives. Today, I'd like to share with you some potential consequences of confirmation bias & what we can do about them.

World’s richest man says highly intelligent people do this one thing

To Amazon billionaire and world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, this phrase is extremely true. He believes one single trait distinguishes highly intelligent people from all over people: the ability to reassess and change their minds.

 
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Investing and the Danger of Confirmation Bias

Sound advice on how we should be aware of the dangers of confirmation bias in finances and how we can approach investing responsibly.

 
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Why you think you're right — even if you're wrong by Julia Galef

 
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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Hafiz (Lawyer)

Syamim and I attended the same Junior College and we developed a personal friendship ever since then. As such, it was easy to consider him to be my financial planner of choice, as I trusted him and his sound judgement. Syamim has never failed to take care of me and my family’s needs in relation to the policies that we acquired and has always been proactive in ensuring that we receive the highest standard of service. Syamim has a knack of clarifying whatever queries both me and my family have in the clearest and most efficient way possible, and having him as my agent has been nothing short of a good experience. As such, I would highly recommend Syamim to anyone who is looking to have their finances advised on or planned for. You will not find a higher standard of service elsewhere.

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.

Safrin (Teacher)

Syamim has been extremely helpful in assisting me and my husband with our finances over the years. We started off as newly employed young adults with lots of goals and ambitions for our future but with no plan, but Syamim's advice and guidance on these matters has been godsend. He makes sure to provide very personalized plans that shows he cares which is what everyone looks for in a financial planner. It's not easy to find such dedicated workers these days, we are glad that we were able to engage him so early on even before starting our careers. Thank you for the constant and amazing service Syamim! All the best in your career!

Atiqah (Patient Service Associate)

I was recommended to Syamim by my partner who was one of his clients. Meeting Syamim allowed me to be disciplined in managing my finances so that I am able to plan for my financial goals within the right time frame. It was helpful as he showed me how much I needed to set aside to reach my desired goals. Every year, I am happy with the progression I have made in my finances. I would definitely recommend Syamim to others wanting to improve their finances!

Ilham (Psychologist)

Syamim has done a superb job in helping me manage my needs and goals. I am impressed by how he never fails to go the extra mile to provide me with the education (through slides, summaries, and infographics) and recommendations of the various different policies. He is meticulous in managing his client's portfolios. He is also sensitive to my needs and is very considerate of the challenges that I am facing at the stage of life I am in. He is the most genuine financial consultant that I have encountered and has never failed to add a level of personal touch during our interactions. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for advice in financial planning and services!

Shafiq (Civil servant) & Hidayah (Healthcare)

Syamim has been a great help to our family when it comes to financial planning. Although we both knew each other personally, he showcased his professionalism and dedication in his work. He will always come prepared for the meet up sessions and has been excellent in planning for our future family goals. Syamim has made us understand better when it comes to insurance and investment and gives very good advice. He is definitely the modern day kind of financial advisor you would not want to miss out on. A very thoughtful and respectful individual too.