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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Summary To adopt a new mindset, we need a strong paradigm shift in learning good habits and unlearning bad ones. Habit 1 Be Proactive * Self-awareness, evaluation, and self-examination can change our habits and affect how we see others. * Make conscious decisions about what you want to do and plan to

University

Online Matriculation @ SMU

In this post, I'll be sharing the process of online matriculation through the SMU eServices portal. Just to give you a brief timeline, it's been less than one month since the scholarship was granted in May. Pre-Matriculation As a pre-matriculant, I received an email from the

Journals & Habits Tracker

My weekly journal: 19 May - 1 June

The past 2 weeks have been relatively unproductive in terms of studies as well, however I did manage to have some other activities and video editing projects going on. Notable events 1. Had a fruitful visit @ Sunway Lagoon and Sunway Pyramid I had a fun Saturday at Sunway Lagoon, even

Anime

The Apothecary Diaries - Part I

The setting of the anime is immersed in Imperial Chinese culture, unfolding the story of Maomao, a skilled young girl in apothecary, serving in the Imperial Palace after being kidnapped. As she solves mysteries related to illness and death in the palace, her narrative intertwines with that of an influential

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My weekly journal: 5 May - 18 May

These past two weeks were mostly filled with entertainment as I browsed through novels and binge-watched anime series. Consequently, there wasn't much focus on productivity or studying. However, I decided to compile those activities into a list below. Notable events 1. Listen to Ado's songs and

University

Acceptance & Scholarship Offer @ SMU

In this post, I'll be sharing an update on the process of accepting admission and scholarship offers at SMU through online channels. Let's rewind the timeline a bit—it's been three months since the Discovery Day and the scholarship interview leading up to this

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My weekly journal: 7 Apr - 20 Apr

In this post, I'm recapping the highlights of the past two weeks since I couldn't find the time or chance to jot down my daily updates. Blame it on a mix of procrastination and not having access to my laptop. But fear not! I'm

Blogs

The Hurdles of Passport Renewal: A Personal Reflection

During the Hari Raya festivities, my family and I geared up for our upcoming travels by planning to renew our passports. Little did I know, what seemed like a straightforward task turned into a series of hurdles, costing us both time and money. In this blog, I'll share

Japanese

Japanese Songs Recommendations

I simply can't contain my passion for Japanese pop songs - they are always on repeat in my head all day. So, what better way to share my enthusiasm than dedicating a blog to these tunes? Whether you are a fan or new to J-pop, I invite you

Journals & Habits Tracker

My weekly journal: 31 Mar - 6 Apr

Ideal week A template to adhere to Quests setting Main quests this week: Begin studying on Business, Technology and Finance Side quests this week: Update my personal website and craft blog posts, Wrap up the blog on Assurance studies, Read half of the book 'Metaphysics' by Stephen Mumford

Study

Assurance ICAEW CFAB

In this blog post, I present you a comprehensive summary of each chapter covered in my study of Assurance from the ICAEW CFAB 2019 syllabus. Consider this my notes for understanding the fundamentals of Assurance. Here's a bit of context: I kicked off my journey into the 2019

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March 2024 Quarter Review

In this blog post, I'll be diving into a review and analysis of the goals I set back in January. We'll take a close look at whether they're still on track and worth pursuing. Furthermore, I'll be crafting a fresh set of

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My weekly updates: 24 Mar - 30 Mar

Ideal week Hope I follow this 80% of the time Quests setting Main quests this week: Finish revising on Acccountancy and Assurance Side quests this week: Learn Japanese, Learn cardistry and yoyo, Explore the study of philosophy, Finish half of second stock trading course by Adam Khoo, Update my personal

Study

Accounting ICAEW CFAB

In this blog post, I present you a comprehensive summary of each chapter covered in my study of Accounting from the ICAEW CFAB 2018 syllabus. Consider this my notes for understanding the fundamentals of Accounting. Here's a bit of context: I kicked off my journey into the 2018

Journals & Habits Tracker

My weekly updates: 17 Mar - 23 Mar

Ideal week Hope I follow this 80% of the time Quests setting Main quests this week: Complete Assurance study. Side quests this week: Stocks trading course by Adam Khoo, Update my personal website and craft blog posts, Write book review on 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'

Work

Reflecting on My 2023 Internship Journey Part 1

Internship Application The start of this journey It all began in March 2023: that time when everyone seemed to be either lining up job-shadowing gigs or locking in future internships to spruce up their already stellar portfolios, and there I was, feeling a serious case of FOMO (Fear of Missing

Investing & Trading

My Watchlist

Investing in stocks may seem straightforward, but it demands a disciplined mindset to stick to your investment strategy and build a diversified portfolio with solid stocks. Drawing insights from Adam Khoo's teachings, I've curated my own watchlist by referencing his portfolio, aligning it with my budget

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My weekly updates: 10 Mar - 16 Mar

Ideal week Hope I follow this 80% of the time Quests setting Main quests this week: Study ICAEW Assurance Side quests this week: Finish first stock trading course by Adam Khoo, Update my personal website and craft blog posts, Finish writing the book reviews for 'Someday is Today'

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Action Plans from 'Someday Is Today' by Matthew Dicks

This blog post delves into the step-by-step action plans outlined in the well-known productivity book by Matthew Dicks, titled 'Someday Is Today'. Chapter 1: The One-Hundred-Year-Old Plan Create a visual image of your 100-year-old self. As of March 2024, I picture myself happily engaged in continual learning, with

Blogs

Someday Is Today by Matthew Dicks

After coming across this book recommendation from Ali Abdaal on his YouTube channel, I decided to dive into it during my free time. I truly appreciate Matthew Dicks's writing style. The book is crafted with short, simple sentences and numerous bullet points, creating an engaging read. Its core

Journals & Habits Tracker

My weekly updates: 3 Mar - 9 Mar

Ideal week Hope I follow this 80% of the time I tweaked the schedule a bit, hoping to beat the study boredom and add a dash of excitement by throwing in some other activities between the study sessions. Quests setting Main quests this week: Complete ICAEW Accounting and Start on

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My weekly updates: 25 Feb - 2 Mar

Ideal week Hope I follow this 80% of the time Quests setting Main quests this week: Finish ICAEW Accounting study Side quests this week: Review the Ultimate Investor Playbook (UIP) Reports, Update my personal website and craft blog posts, Finish writing the book reviews for 'Someday Is Today'

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My weekly updates: 18 Feb - 24 Feb

Ideal week Hope I follow this 80% of the time Quests setting Main quests this week: Finish the 10 hour Financial Accounting video by Tony Bell Side quests this week: Review the Ultimate Investor Playbook (UIP) Reports faster, Craft 3 blog posts, Finish writing the book review blog for '

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My weekly updates: 11 Feb - 17 Feb

Ideal week Hope I follow this 80% of the time Quests setting Main quests this week: Adapt the life in Malaysia Side quests this week: Review the Ultimate Investor Playbook (UIP) Reports, Update my personal website and craft blog posts, Finish writing the book reviews for 'Someday Is Today&

Blogs

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

In this blog, I'll share some thoughts and learning points from each chapter of 'The Psychology of Money.' As I finish listening to the book, I've connected the points to my own learning experiences, and I encourage you to do the same. :> No