The Gift of Paying It Forward

Muhammad Syamim

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When was the last time you received kindness from somebody? When was the last time you extended an act of kindness to someone else, and to what end? As it turns out, there can be tremendous merits and outcomes in paying forward a kindness received with a good deed to somebody else, especially when done out of gratitude. The concept of "Paying It Forward" is nothing new, but in our world, I believe we could do with more compassion and selflessness as it brings out the best in us.

The Art of Paying it Forward Without Spending a Dime

When we pay it forward we commit an act of selflessness that transcends our connection to other humans on the planet, elevating the human experience in a positive way. Whether it’s a showing of kindness, faith, or even compassion, it all makes a difference and can potentially trigger a chain reaction of reciprocated behavior.

The Power of Altruism

Classical economics adopts a model that says people are primarily driven by material self-interest. Political science assumes that people are driven to maximize their power. But this worldview is clearly wrong. In real life, the push of selfishness is matched by the pull of empathy and altruism. This is not Hallmark card sentimentalism but scientific fact: As babies our neural connections are built by love and care. We have evolved to be really good at cooperation and empathy. We are strongly motivated to teach and help others.

The Paying it Forward Paradox | Wayne Baker | TEDxUofM

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Ainnie (Stage manager)

I choose Syamim after seeing my fiancé take charge of his finances and seeing him planning for the future inspires me to do the same. I personally like how Syamim personalized my financial plan without being pushy and he ensures that I am on track with my personal goals. As me and my fiancé are moving to the next chapter in our lives, I feel Syamim is the best person to really understand and plan for our finances towards financial freedom.

Shan (Firefighter)

Syamim was referred to me by my childhood friend. It was to do financial planning for my wife and I. Syamim went the extra mile to look into these for me and realized that 1 of my policy was over paid and the benefits was not worth for the amount I was paying. From my experience, most financial advisors will relatively ask you to start investment plans and seldom speak about emergency funds. Syamim was the opposite, he told me to grow my emergency funds first and invest only after that. He has given me a bigger picture on financial planning and choosing the correct policies. Its never 1 option. He always gives minimum of 3 options and a recommended one. That is what we call a zero obligation consultation. We met a few times before deciding on a certain policy. Every meeting with him was a beneficial one. I believe 1 consultation with Syamim is enough to know where you currently stand in your financial profile. I would definitely recommend Syamim to people I know. His knowledge in financial planning is top notch.

Fadzli (Executive)

I previously had a bad experience with an acquaintance who sold me things I didn’t really need. It left me quite hesitant, but a friend recommended Syamim and I decided to give it a try, as I wanted someone outside my immediate circle. From the start, I found the session very beneficial. Every plan suggested was personalized specifically for me, and everything was explained clearly in detail. I truly felt heard and understood, and for the first time, I felt confident about my financial decisions. I would definitely recommend Syamim to others who want clarity and a personalized approach

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.

Danial (Procurement) & Yani (Teacher)

We met Syamim as he was recommended by a family member. The meetings with Syamim helped us to better understand our financial plans & goals. He created a realistic financial strategy that allows us to reflect on what we need and what we have to accomplish, moving forward into the future. The meeting with Syamim was different as compared to our previous meetings with other financial advisors as he has not been upselling us on things that would not benefit us right now; rather, he prioritised in guiding us in achieving the basic needs we require for our families. I would definitely recommend others to meet Syamim!

Naufal (Pilot)

Syamim is very earnest in helping me draw out my financial plans across short, medium and long term periods. He takes time run through in detail on the different aspects of financial planning. Importantly, he makes it a point to educate his clients so that we can achieve a better understanding of our financial status. Syamim gives valuable advice to ensure our needs are met first before helping us to achieve what we want by putting in place realistic goals. Syamim will also provide periodic follow ups to ensure we remain on track and is always available for any queries. I sincerely recommend Syamim to anyone that is looking for any financial services and planning.