Success journal 690: Peak state peak state peak state

Taking things into our own hands. 

Focus on one thing at a time. Cut down on the tv bonding time. Wasting too much time 

Schedule my time 

Success journal 689: mistake 101

Mistake 101 is in stock. 

dind't look into the value of the stock, bought based on market sentiment. 

I didn't buy when baba; I was 86; I bought when they got good news at 99. What am I doing? Stupid me. Have to be sharper next time and focus on the value of the stock. 

Maybe just because when baba was 80, I was too afraid to buy, which is wrong. Be greedy when others are fearful 

What I learned yesterday when I entered again is to tell myself to enter when the stock is being whacked down. Touching the base 

This a reminder for myself to enter again when baba touches 80 or 86. 

The moment I started to write my blog, the more I understood how shallow I knew about crucial topics in life. There is just nothing much that I can write to support or excel in life. 

I am 38 now, and I felt like I over-committed to many things and didn't focus on critical matters. Maybe it is good for me to work out the essential matters and work things through. With that, I  connect with the right people and do important things for me. 

Yesterday I went out for supper with Jenny in Newton food court. The crowd is good. We got ourselves some dumplings, coconut and green tea. Can feel the meal in my stomach now. 

The supper itself is where Jenny shared her work stuff excitedly. Everywhere we go, there will be arleen around. 

I may have stuffed myself too much. Everything is so extreme, and I think I have to cut things down. 

Success journal 688: Routine routine routine and setting boundaries

It is about routine and setting boundaries 

I get to gather with people with the same interest. Grateful to be able to do activities I like. And set boundaries to protect my time and dream. 

Connecting with people with high net worth.

Standing firm on what I believe and focusing on the high-value task. 

Success journal 687: There is no value for difficulties

Have to tackle the problem and grow bigger than them. 

And for a company, there is no value how difficulty the task is. 

Success journal 686: What do I bring to the table?

Solve problems for the family,

Contributed more than 80% of my net income salary. 

Success journal 685: My Sunday routine including a call with my mum

It was pretty awkward when I couldn't call her on Sunday morning. Weird feeling as I always get mental support or direction from her. Maybe is addictive 

The timeline is relatively tight, and we have to solve the problem. 

Success journal 684: Disaster badminton

Went to amk ave 10 blk 528 

Not a very friendly court 

Sprained my thumb 

Sprained my toe 

Broke my strings 

All bad things happened together 

Surround yourself with people 

Success journal 683: Spending time with family

Left work around 1830hrs 

Spent time with Jacob

Spend time with Jayden for badminton 

Take a shower with Jayden 

Chill with Jayden 

And spent some quality time with Jenny. 

Great recharge 

Success journal 682: Leaving work early

Left work around 6 pm and hitched a ride on Xing. 

Had dinner early 

Played badminton with my kids. 

Spent some time winding myself down. 

Recover from badminton 

Read some books 

Do some massage and purchased flight tickets 

Success journal 681: Resuming my badminton

It is good to play and connect with people with the same interests. Nothing much is required. 

Went to bukit Canberra yesterday to play; new court and new players. 

Most importantly, I get to work out and sweat. 

After my session, I returned home and connected with Jenny until midnight. 

A day well spent.

Success journal 680: Gaining momentum and turning it into habit.

Start small, keep doing it once at a time, and turn it into a habit. 

For this writing, for example. Every day on a bus, I will start writing this blog. 

Yesterday was a Monday without badminton, rather gloomy. 

Had lunch with Loi and bought him some meals. He is struggling at the moment as his wife is not working. He is passing me Jacob's milk powder. Two at a time. 

I had to stay in the office late yesterday to sort out some work, which I feel is rather stupid. Maybe I should leave early and do some work at home next time. Don't build the habit of working late. I got two kids to spend time with. 

Success journal 679: Recharged weekend

It was a good weekend, spending quality time with the family and doing things together.

Saturday 

After my date lunch with Jenny in the afternoon, We did some outdoor activities with the family; we brought Jayden and Jacob to Kallang stadium for the outdoor water park. We all had good fun. 

After our water park session, we went for dinner in the mall; we had food in a halal food court. 

Sunday 

Jenny and Jayden went to Rugby. While I went to Church. Sally immediately offered to take care of Jacob until 10 am. 

Jacob had constipation. He has been crying in the morning. 

As usual, Jenny dropped me off at balmoral plaza, and I had my usual coffee fix before church. Today's session is about generosity. After my church, I did walk back home, took a shower and spent some time with the family. Jenny cooked lunch, dumpling, and some left over. 

We took an early afternoon nap as Jayden had BJJ at 1430hrs. 

I sent Jayden to a BJJ session and returned home to spend time with Jenny; we argued about washing dishes quietly while Jacob was still asleep. Jenny ended throwing her gloves on the floor and I ended up shutting myself in a room. 

As Jacob woke up, we brought him to fetch his brother from the BJJ session; we then had a pizza and snacks together as a family in the proofer. Someone wanted to buy Jenny xr and offered $280. 

We sold the phone around 1630hrs, and we went home. 

Had an early dinner, and Jenny cooked spaghetti while I took care of the kids. We watched the national geographic channel together. We learn about sharks 

After our dinner, I did the washing dishes and we then played uno. It was fun, and I won the most rounds. 

After our Uno game, Jenny and I went for a walk and reconciliation. It was an essential routine for us to connect and hear ourselves out. We walked until chancery lane and back. It was a good one. Had a good rest after and am ready for the next week. 

Success journal 678: Spending time with wifey

People that I spent time on my Saturday off. I look into the 80/20 rule, and Jenny is definitely on my 80 list. 

If the relationship between us fails, the whole family will crumble. 

I am so glad that I have ditched Facebook. Cutting out so much time from non-relevant information. 

Connecting with people that matter to me. 

What we did yesterday was a lovely meal in co hai banh mi. Kids-free. It is truly something that I look forward to on the weekend. These kids' free session is becoming very precious nowadays. 

Other things on my list will be au, sg and my tax submission, investing, and health. 

Handling my finance and health. It is crucial for me now, and I must spend more time attending them. The market is on a rout, asset allocation is paramount, and the stocks I invested in took a huge hit. I am holding them as painful as it is. Next year will mark my 10th anniversary of investing in a stock. As of now, it has been an incredible journey, and I enjoyed every part of it.  The emotional stress, connecting with people and attention to detail. Of course, the money-making part.  I don't think I have any edge against the stock market professional, and I need to hold long and do the groundwork before investing for an extended period. 

For health, I am trying to maintain twice a weekly badminton routine and eat healthier. Grateful that I have found a bunch of badminton mates that are happy to play with me. 

Yesterday was mum's birthday; I didn't call her to say happy birthday 🎁 

Success journal 677: Drop the remaining 90%

Spend my energy on the most important people in my life. Jenny, the kids, Shaun and my parents. 

Spent time for me, badplayingon social and doing things I love 

Investing, badminton, videography and travelling 

Success journal 676: Over-committed

I have to say I over-committed to work, which caused my health and relationship to deteriorate. 

Returning to look into all these working hours and workload, stress etc. 

The market is in bad shape due to a bank run of svb. My exposure to the market is around 50% of the family's entire asset 

It is pretty daunting everything we go into the market rout, and people will start instilling fear; I always tell myself not to react and hold. I have been in the market for ten years, and I made money by not reacting to marker sentiment, not the other way round 

success journal 675: A break from routine

This week has been a non-routine week. 

Love and hate it. 

I love it because I take a break from what I usually do, and things become lighter. I also get to do more reading, body recovery cupping and spending time with kids etc. 

Hate it because I don't get to do what I usually accomplish. Like badminton, 

Success Journal 674: work from home

I spent a chunk of my Monday with my kids, which was fun. We went to mount Rosie playground, which is quite a distance away. 

We played badminton and football. 

After a while, we walked back home and rested. 

We then do lunch for a bit 

While I continue with my work.

Jayden took a nap, and Sally brought him to Chinese, and I brought him to must Thai. I spent some time with Jacob in cold storage, where he has been behaving. I fetched Jayden from Muay Thai and went to Thomson playground together. 

Had dinner connect with my parents, did cupping, read some books, and sleep. 

Success journal 673: Connecting with family

Spent time with family yesterday, specifically Jenny. 

I had a quick meal, watched a movie with the family, and then spent time with Jenny 

Having a good rest and spending time with family is one of my priorities hehe 

Success journal 672: Habit creature

I was told to spend more time at home; I cancelled all my badminton sessions next week because Jenny is on a business trip. 

I was distraught because I have got a routine, ritual and habit, and it was taken away from me. 

Hope will get some sessions on Monday hehe

Success journal 671: left work early, bought don don ki, spend time with family and myself

Rare occasion I get to leave office around 5pm 

Took met, bought some takeaways from don don ki. 

Dinner with family 

Spent time with my son 

Read a few pages 

Massage 

Shower well 

And sleep well

Success journal 670: Reading

I found some time for reading now, from 10 pm to midnight. On my massage chair. Grateful. 

I am grateful that I get to play badminton 3 times a week and connect with friends I like. 

Success journal 669: Short but sweet weekend

Worked on Saturday and went for a badminton session. The badminton session was good and relaxing. Probably because of the fall I had last Friday. 

I kind of like my badminton session and also making friends at the same time. 

I have gained a few in my pockets and must pick up my social skills with strangers. Remembering their names and stuff. 

Hope this week is another good week ahead 

Success journal 668: Family under the weather

The moment when you are the family is sick and down. Need a lot of encouragement 

Success journal 667: Happy routine badminton

I am grateful that I have got this badminton routine which I am looking forward to. I get to play up to 3 sessions per week. 

Jenny got two bunnies home; we got four bunnies at how now.