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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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Keith (Engineer)

Syamim is extremely patient and sincere in our meetings together. He is not pushy and shows real satisfaction in getting me on track for my financial goals. Highly recommend him as a financial consultant if you want someone that makes complex concepts concise, is responsive to your needs and is genuinely invested in your goal progress.

Weijian (Pharmacist)

I met Syamim after being recommended by my wife I found the sessions with Syamim to be beneficial as being similar to our age, Syamim can relate and better advise us pertaining to the problems and goals that we have at this stage of our life. This experience is different compared to other financial planning sessions I had as Syamim spends a lot more effort and time to understand our situation and make pictograms and charts to explain his recommendation and advise to us! I would definitely recommend meeting Syamim, especially for young couples or couples-to-be, planning for marriage, family, BTO!

Sarah (Finance) & Saran (Engineer)

I decided to meet Syamim because my boyfriend is one of his clients and spoke very highly of him. The most beneficial part of our meetings was the reassurance of having someone consistently keep track of my financial goals. It gave me confidence and peace of mind knowing that everything is being properly managed and that things will be fine in the long run. As compared to my previous sessions with other agents, this experience felt much more personal. Unlike previous sessions where it felt like they were just trying to sell products and appeared unprofessional and incompetent, Syamim took the time to understand my situation and provided genuine guidance. I would definitely recommend this meeting to others.

Naff (Media Analyst)

Syamim has taught me a lot about how to better manage my finances, as well as the importance of being prudent and prepared for the future. He has been very detailed and patient in helping me sort out my finances. I especially appreciate him taking the time to come up with a personalised plan that is easy for me to understand and keep up along the way. Syamim sets aside realistic financial goals for me in terms of my immediate as well as future plans. He is very approachable and always ready to answer my queries with sincerity. Thank you for always going the extra mile! I highly recommend Syamim for anyone who is looking for personal financial management.

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.

Midzi (Estate Executive)

Syamim is always upfront and honest in answering my queries. He takes his time to explain everything in detail and make sure I understand what policies I am opting for. The most beneficial part of the meeting is the financial planning. I benefitted a lot from his planning to make sure I am on track with the proposed financial plans to hit my different financial milestones such as marriage and housing. Planning ahead is key and Syamim has helped me become accountable to it. Syamim is very approachable. The experience is great as communication is key. To understand and to know a policy you are getting is very important. I would definitely recommend Syamim to others! I would never risk my reputation to recommend unless I have experienced it myself.