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Muhammad Syamim

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In this issue, I'd like to do something different. All of the highlights are very interesting videos from TED talks about the way we think. The videos are between 15 to 30 minutes, but they are well worth your time I promise. Hope these resources will help create marginal changes in your life every so often. Let's be enlightened together!

The Puzzle of Motivation

Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories -- and maybe, a way forward.

 
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Are we in control of our own Decisions?

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions.

 
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Why we make bad decisions | Dan Gilbert

 
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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Haziqah (Engineer)

Syamim was first introduced by one of my friend. At that point of time, I was interested to know more about financial planning and wanted to kickstart my savings/investment/health plans to secure a better future for myself. Knowing Syamim, he went through in detail about financial planning and the different types of insurance and investments to ensure that I am clear about what I'm getting myself into. He always goes the extra mile to assist on what I needed most and achieve my financial goals/milestones without being pushy. My experience with him has been nothing but pleasant and I will learn new things every time we meet. I highly recommend anyone to meet him for advice in financial planning and services!

Ashik (Engineer)

Unlike the many financial advisors I have had meetings with, Syamim has never been pushy and is genuinely concerned about my financial needs and situation. With his cheerful demeanour, it's always a pleasure to have coffee with him and each time, I walk out having learnt something new. One thing that I admire about him is that he is always a text/phone call away and he attends to your queries immediately. I am actually very touched with his sincerity when he once told me that I wasn’t actually ready to purchase any protection plans yet and advised me to get a stable income first. I would have at least met 5-6 financial advisors before him and all of them were trying to get me to purchase something from them. If you want someone who is honest and transparent, Syamim is the right one!

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.

Husaini (Civil servant)

I reconnected with Syamim after a few years and as soon as I got to know that he is with Great Eastern, I consulted him on whether he could take over my financial plans and policies. Syamim has profound knowledge and gives sound advice on my financial needs. He has been consistently updating me on my current financial situation and changes to my policies. His advice provides me with the knowledge to decide on the right policies for my family. Syamim constantly sends timely reminders for me to update my policies. He is highly recommended for his professional work ethics and dedication.

Shafiq (Civil servant) & Nani (Teacher)

I chose to meet Syamim because I was curious on how my fiancé manages his financials. We are open when it comes to financial management and what really captured my attention was that Syamim pays attention to the small details for his clients. He ensures that Shafiq doesn't feel burdened and did not force him into anything that he cannot commit to yet. Something different about Syamim is that he does excel sheets on planning for you so that you won’t question what is going to happen because it is already projected on the excel. He is the only agent that we see doing this, which gives you personalised data and a feeling of priority. For me, I find that him putting himself into my shoes really shows the decency of a human being. He knows that everybody is struggling with something and he ensures that I don’t feel embarrassed or difficult when talking to him. When talking to him for the first time, I felt comfortable as though we were friends before. He made it seem easy to talk to him about anything. He can do both small talks and deep conversations. When I first heard about him from Shafiq, I did not expect to see a friend more than an agent. I would definitely recommend this meeting to everyone. I’ve met with a few financial advisors and Syamim made me the most comfortable to talk about my financial situation. Convincing is something anyone in this field can do but trust takes courage and time. And he seems genuine for me to trust.

Naufal (Data Analyst)

I chose to meet Syamim after a close friend recommended him and spoke highly of his approach. I was also looking for another advisor I could truly trust with my policies. The most beneficial part of our meeting was the comprehensive breakdown of my current financial portfolio. Syamim highlighted what I already have in place, what I’m lacking, and helped me map out clear goals for the future. It was an eye-opening and practical discussion that I believe would benefit others my age as well. Compared to previous financial planning sessions I’ve had, this experience stood out. Syamim genuinely took the time to understand my financial situation and showed real care and effort in helping me improve it. It felt personalized, thoughtful, and sincere. I would definitely recommend this meeting to others.