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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.

 
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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.

 
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The Paying it Forward Paradox | Wayne Baker | TEDxUofM

 
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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Firdaus (Civil Servant)

Syamim has been a trustworthy and reliable financial advisor to me and my family. The solutions he laid out for us has always been very easy to understand and caters to our needs and life stages. I recommend anyone who wants to have a fuss-free advisor to meet Syamim as I believe everyone will stand to benefit regardless of your current life stage.

Hakim (Engineer)

Syamim presented a detailed explanation regarding the importance of financial planning and aligning it to my life goals. This allows me to set out realistic short term and long term milestones. I feel assured with the proposals set out as Syamim plans together with me. On top of that, he is readily available to answer my queries and he actively checks in with me tounderstand if I am meeting my targets. Thank you for the excellent service! Highly recommended.

Ama (Teacher)

I started out my career with absolutely no clue about managing my finances. Then came Syamim- he has been my saving grace throughout the past few years. We first established my goals in life and he personalised a plan and timeline that allows me to achieve those goals (albeit in a realistic way). What separates him from the rest is that he really hears you out and puts your aspirations and goals first, before anything else. I have always felt at ease and was never belittled for my lack of financial knowledge with Syamim. For that, I'd highly recommend that you book a consult with Syamim. You know that he's always going to put you first!

Xin Ni (Pharmacist)

Syamim is one of the few financial advisors that go that extra mile. On top of being knowledgeable in the financial field, he: * Patiently sits down with you through multiple sessions to understand your financial needs before sharing his recommendations * Gives you a Holistic overview of your finances throughout your life after mapping it out with you, using easy to understand graphs and excel models (no overly complicated excel formulas involved!) * Explains to you the different financial tools you can use (not limited to insurance policies only) to achieve your financial goals, taking to account your life circumstance and your goals , and ensures that you understands before embarking on anyone of them * Takes to account your current insurance plans * And most importantly, respects your final decision I happen to just met Syamim at the point where I started to have quite a number of insurance policies and is not sure which are necessary, coupled with having huge expenses coming up in my life. Initially I didn't expect much from his sessions, but after each session, I seem to have gained new knowledge and understanding on my current financial situation, and is empowered to make right decisions. I would definitely recommend Syamim to anyone who is looking for a person to properly guide them into managing their finances in their lives, as he doesn't see you as a customer/client, but treats you as a buddy that wants to help you with managing your finances.

Zahiraah (Project Executive)

I met Syamim because I felt the need to make smart money decisions and wanted to understand insurance and investing better. The financial calculations were beneficial and it helped me prioritise my money habits and understand the big ticket expenses in my near future. This experience was different compared to other financial advisors I met as not only did Syamim advised me on financial planning, he also helped me to visualise the steps required to reach the goals I have. He's professional, well informed and very friendly. He also advices beyond the point of his personal gains and instead focuses on his clients' gains. That extra mile is genuine. I would definitely refer to friends.

Aqil (Auxiliary officer)

Syamim sets realistic financial expectations and goals for the future. Through meeting him, I learnt on the importance of income distribution for an effective financial management. I would definitely recommend a meeting with him to seek clarity in your finances!