Success journal 1162: Lazy and fat. I work more than 72hours per week.

Success journal 1161: JJ is 4 year-old

I am grateful that my 2 kids are healthy and lovely. Yesterday was JJ bday. He has been full of energy and cheeky. 

Although sometimes can be annoying but mostly cute and adorable and high energy. 

He always welcome me home and say good bye when I leave for work. 

Brought him out for ice cream yesterday and last weekend, sally cooked him a feast and bought some present for him. 

Grateful 

Success journal 1160: A perfect weekend

Jenny and the kids are away

Woke up at around 9am went to united square for McDonald's 

Then joined my friends for potluck to celebrate Koko Tien's bdae. 

Catched up with the Nottingham gang, played rummy and had cakes 

After that went home and joined a strong LI bishan club house by K. 

After badminton, I went back to rest for a while and went to casino with CCY. Won about 900 and came home. 

Sunday morning, woke up late, had some quick breakfast and went to OCBC for badminton. 

After badminton came home to rest. 

Joined another social game with CCY and his friends in kovan. 

Rushed back home to meet Jenny and kids. They came back from bintan. 

Success journal 1159: Finally a weekend is coming

Work has been tough, managing people is not easy

I got two in my team. 1 is typical gen z from China. The other 1 is soft and is not from construction industry 

Success journal 1158: Send emails to follow up

Need to follow up closely 

Success journal 1157: Working late is not cool

Gone are the days when you work late and they treat you like a hero 

Success journal 1156: Determined, resilient

I am determined and determined

The role of a leader is to create an environment for people to thrive. 

Take care of the people around me 

Especially my family 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

success journal 1155: tough life

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I earn 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 1154: Getting use to the long travel

I am traveling about 90mins to and from for my work. 

Getting used to it. 

Less time with family. 

Success journal 1153: work 12hrs, travelling 2.5hours

My new work schedule. 

Wake up at 0600hrs, reach home around 2130hrs 

12 hours work daily, 2.5hrs transport. 

Success journal 1152: My last day in T315, spent time with JJ

Been a while since I last update my blog. Been busy with the transition and life has been tough. 

Just gave up the down payment for the property. Which is about AUD7,707

This is the money Jenny and I spent to buy clarity on our financial situation. We reaction to the situation and didn't do a properly and thorough consideration before making the move. 

We did not sit down together and discuss work on the numbers. It was a good house but our financial situation is just not ready. 

🎉Congratulation Loan Approved🎉

🔸 *JASON WONG HAN HSIANG*🔸

*Standard Chartered Bank Approved*

SPA Amount：RM 1,060,000

Value Amount：RM 1,060,000

Loan Amount：RM 954,000 

MLTA：TBC

Total loan amount：RM 954,000 

MOF：90%

Loan Tenure：30 yrs

Rate：3.65%

Instalment：RM4,364.16

🏠🪽*SS_D-13 Bayou Water Village,Leisure Farm*

Thanks for working out the bank loan which I could have got it for free. 

Sometimes we just need to put so much money to spend time on working on it. 

I could have used that to buy insurance, stock or crypto. Anyway case close and move on. 

Leaving t315 is like leaving a good boss. I think Seou is like the best boss in LCBC. My direct superior also has been very nice to me too. I will also miss my badminton kakis in Expo. Been great routine and I can see my badminton got slight improvement. Enjoying watching myself play lol 

Anyway, time to go new place to start my work and badminton.  

Family has been very supportive 

Success journal 1151: Holding through my stocks, packing things up, talk with my manager, lead with facts

I had a conversation with my current APM jia Sheng in T315. Very easy for him to comment. 

Seems like the road is not easy for me to continue in this company. Perhaps I am being labelled as incapable. 

Expectations is unreasonable. I just need to tank through. But I am grateful that my apm is helping me out to give me a space to grow. Appreciate that. 

He mentioned 3 points 

1. To lead with facts. For me to move to the next level, I need to fact finding. 

2. I need to be accountable for everything. Cannot blame my department. Missed out the signage, what was stated in sdre and we missed out. 

3. To ensure what needs to be done and what not. 

Success journal 1150: Transfer to Micron project

Been hearing this part. Going to a fast track project within a company from 4th of August. 

Yesterday came home from work. Had dinner and did a herbal remedy together after our visit to uncle tan. 

Good to get the family together on this. 

Success journal 1149: Peace of mind, cancer herb tour by Steven in uncle tan herb garden

Last weekend was a great one. After work I went to marina bay sands to join jenny's cousin and my family for a meal in Rasapura's Master. 

Cost us about 70++ for that meal but everyone is enjoying it.

After our meal, we went out of marina bay sands and enjoyed the NDP fireworks preview.  Although it was just a preview, but it was amazing.  We accompanied jenny's cousin back to hotel in tanglin and went back home. After reaching home, I brought Yoshi out for a walk. 

Sunday was a chill one, we woke up late, cooked breakfast for the family. Brought Yoshi out in the morning, family followed together. After that, JJ went to gymnastics lesson with sally while Jayden Jenny and I went to a private cancer herb tour. We learnt about Leia, south Africa leave, Sabah snack plant and guava leaves. 

Key takeaways on uncle Tan trip on 27 July’25:

1) Stage 4 gallbladder cancer spread to liver and lung - Leea Angulata stem 

2) Hair loss - boil Guava leaves and stems together and apply on the hair 

3) Prostate enlargement - Leea Angulata 

4) breast cancer prevention and hepatitis B - Leea Angulata stem 

5) Skin flare up due to toxidation eating of duck , pork . Uncle tan suggests avoid meat injecting with antibiotics, eat kampung chicken . - South Africa leaves for detoxification

After the herb tour, a newly met friend Alex brought us to kranji mrt. We took the train to mrt to novena and had our lunch in yoshinoya. 

After our lunch, we went back home to take a nap. After our nap, I brought the kids down for a swim while Jenny and I just chill by the pool side. After a while, James and his mother joined us downstairs. They had a great time playing together. JJ invited James to play his house to play too. 

After swimming, we went back home for a meal, go through the homework with Jayden while JJ going through Chinese cartoon. 

I called my parents and heard the news that we have got a 4.2million contract from imago. Blessed the family. 

I brought Yoshi out, bought a cup of iced americano and nuggets(which was free) for supper. I shared with Jayden and we retired back to our room. 

What a peaceful weekend. Grateful. 

Success journal 1148: Badminton social with Melvin, Hong kiat, SIM and Chong beng

After work, took a bus 38 to tampines. Found this nice Kueh peanut charcoal. 

Bought some for the family. I need to have this family caring mindset. 

Bought one for Melvin too. 

After that went for a game, ran quite a bit 

Not too bad, is always good to play a game with ex colleagues and catch up with them. 

After back home, I brought Yoshi out, as he seems to be waiting at the door. Chatted a few lines with Jenny before she knocked off. 

Investment has been doing well. 

Success journal 1147: Back to workday routine

A other typical workday 

After work, took the bus home, upon reaching home, I nearly overeat 

After my dinner I sat down with Jayden to revise his home work. His 听写got 82% the lowest I haver ever seen. 

I must keep revising with him, so he will not be left out. Creating an environment for him is very important. Maybe to watch Chinese cartoon 

Success journal 1146: Committing to assets, education funds and property, ATJ gathering at the sail

While chatting with Jenny, we are spending a lot of money paying down interest and etc. 

Whole the kids are growing up and we probably will have a lot more of arguments revolving money. Not sure if this Johor move is sustainable. 

Worst case is we rent out the property in JB for a few years and come back for it. It doesn't sound as bad. If JB is gonna turn out to be like Shenzhen. Then we are right in the moment to invest. With better connectivity in the future and real job. God knows. 

Last week, got hmwork to handle on Saturday and had to go back office, had lunch with the family. Budget friendly. 

Then after lunch we took a nap, and I went to novena and orchard to sort out our UOB stuff. So that we can get the full bonus interest out. 

Closed my uob account and prepare to open a joint bonus interest account. Never be emotional with money. They are just a tool. 

Met a staff in UOB that said she is from KK too. 

Chatted with wilson and he reckoned me cardano token. He always on the forefront. 

Chio pang bought 17k insurance for the family every year. He is into protection. 

Jenny is very doubtful on insurance. I have to change her mindset on this. 

We have a dinner night out in Muji and we discussed about our finance matters. Left the two kids at home. Sometimes we need to have kids free night. 

Sunday morning we did a late wake up, took a taxi to Jacob's gymnastics lesson. Jayden spent some time with us doing his homework work and reading while I caught up with my videos editing. Currently is very raw but just to keep uploading to Youtube to save some memory. 

After the lesson, Jenny brought us back home and we had instant noodles for lunch. Took a short nap and we went the sail to meet up with the All that jazz gang. 

Ayumi was very nice to open her place to accommodate us. The view was great and the kids enjoyed the swimming and the hit bath. 

Success journal 1145: Durian with CCY, Kerwin

After work

Went to Bedok bus interchange hawker centre

Ordered some dumplings and xiao long baos eat together with CCY and kerwin

After our meal and short catch-up we then go soon guo durian stall. We ordered green bamboo, d24 and MSW. Green bamboo has this smallest seeds, taste a bit bitter but not as creamy. D24 comes with a big seed, creamy and taste bitter while the last one which we got small MSW tastes nice, creamy and bitter. In conclusion, we think the green bamboo and MSW were good and value for money. Have to find the uncle with the cap. He knows how to get a good one

After our durian feast, I took a cab home to spend time with Jayden and also Jenny. 

Jayden shared me about his encounter with an ant colony Infront of our house and Jenny shared with me about how her staff dynamics. Grateful that I get to hear their stories. 

Success journal 1144: Intense week for myself

With work, sports and friends. 

I don't get to spend much time with my family and kids 

They are going the enrichment and stuff. 

Not easy to maintain a family 😜 

Need to spend a lot of time and resources with them 

I get to see them really rarely.

100k to 1m in 7 years. Huat a!

Success journal 1143: Sally birthday , leisure farm, stock up, be conservative

After work, I took a cab to orchard wisma atria for Japanese food. 

Sushiro, not the best for the kids. As they are not very keen with the raw stuff. 

The whole family had 23plates, and about SGD 70. 

For investing. My portfolio has been gaining traction and have no idea why is keep going up. Wasn't looking at the price and my style is more conservative type. Investing my family asset any wrong footing to the family will be devastating. 

My principle is to hold productive asset. 

I have to buy insurance for my family. No joke. Really have to discuss with Jenny about this. 

Finally completed my Bali trip. Next one is Hong Kong and Okinawa. 

Grateful to be able to spend such quality time with the family. 

We are in the midst of applying bank loan for a rm1.06m property in leisure farm. 

Canal View Great Condition Semi Detached in Leisure Farm Resort Johor

Great Condition 2 Storey Semi D with River View Bayou Water Village

Bayou Water Village, Leisure Farm

- 2 Storey Semi D

- 3+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 utility rooms

- Land 1800sqft

- Build up 2500sqft

- Balcony & master bedroom with river view

- Direction: South East

- Freehold

- International lot

- G&G

- House in good condition.

- Asking: RM1.08million 

~Resort style living.

~With clubhouse facilities: infinity pool, gym, tennis, football & netball court, horse riding club etc.

~External perimeter enhanced with electrical fencing and AI perimeter technology.

Success journal 1142: 12 years with Jenny

Yesterday we spent dinner together to celebrate our 12 years. So many have been achieve and been through. Looking forward for many years to come. 

Success journal 1141: Short weekend and fruitful 1

Last weekend was a short and fruitful 1. 

After work on Saturday, I took a taxi to Alan's house. For Mahjong, meals and drinks. We talked about the work, life and couple life. We also talk about uncle red in Nanjing. Fitness and how to lose weight. David is looking for jobs, Lucy is doing well, Alan into alcohol. 

Sunday morning, woke up late, brought JJ to gymnastics class, spent quality time with him and Jenny together throughout. 

We had lunch at home.

Jenny and I did some homework for the property in leisure farm. Is not an easy investment for us as we got a lot of expenses. I took a nap and went to bugis to fetch Jayden. Feeling fatigued and tired. 

BT bought us nice ice cream. Catch-up with the parents from ATJ. Issue came back from Shanghai and spend like two weeks in SG. The kids spent some good time together. Apparently Jayden is doing well and we are proud of him. Parents would come up to me and tell me how good he is. Which sometimes is opposite of what I thought haha. I need to take care of his feelings more. 

After that, we went to cold storage to stock up some stuff, and had dinner at home. I quickly took another quick nap, and Jenny watched movie together. 

Success journal 1140: A property in JB, 1m++, like a dream home

Jenny and I are buying a property in JB. Leisure farm in gelang path. It will be our retirement home and will be a liability for us. 

But to set a common goal for the family and for her to look forward to. 

To me is like a responsibility to bind the both of us and something to celebrate and look forward.

This will be a game changer for us, and will take up a lot of resources from the family. I am not sure how much value it will add to the family but it is a move that is rather significant for us. 

Success journal 1139: Commitments

Grateful that I am able to do badminton about 2 times a week. 

Went for badminton yesterday, 8pm to 10pm. Back to office to work and took a cab home. 

Jenny wanted to take a look at the semi D in leisure farm. It cost about 1m

Monthly payment will be about rm5k, not sure where to find them. 

Success journal 1138: Meetup with notty gang, bade celebration, Jenny's mother, sister and daughter JB trip, houseviewing

SUNDAY

went for a quick badminton session in Bedok heartbeat during my lunch time, 

Left work at 5pm, reached marina one and caught up with my Notty mates. Seems like it has been ages since I last met them. 

Learnt that pang spent about 17k per year on insurance for his family. Brought her 2 kids here 

Chai ann went to china, been busy with her work life balance, emcee for a company event and love alcohol as usual. 

Serene brought dayou, we talked about badminton, money smart court case, where the employee being pouched and jenny's corporate stuff. 

CCY is enjoying his honeymoon, went to Japan business trip 

Jianyang was late, he brought his son and his wife here. They are doing great and I am happy for him. His kid is very active. 

I am grateful to have such great friends around despite graduated for so long. 

Reached home, spent some time with my kids. 

Monday morning, I took child care leave, we went to JB with Jennys family. We took CW5 and we reached JB around 9am.  Sat down for breakfast at 10am and went for houseviewing in leisure farm.  U7 the house is next to a river. 

Then we had lunch together and I went for a movie with Jayden in KSL city mall. He loved it. 

After our KSL city mall, we went to Guoma for hotpot in zenith mall. Spend about rm500 for the dinner. Not sure if is necessary. 

Grateful that I get to spend quality time with my friends and family. Thanks 

Success journal 1137: Ride home to spend time with my family

I am grateful that I can ride home to spend time with my family. 

I get to eat my birthday cake with my family. 

Listening to podcast 

Controlling my diet 

Low heart rate yesterday. My heart rate dropped to 36bpm. Been on monitoring my heart rate. 

Success journal 1136: Work routine

Yesterday was a OT, couldn't get spend time with my family. 

Jenny was a bit upset, can see that. 

She is frustrated with her job too, because of the expectations. 

The role that she was in is very challenging and she is thinking to change her role. 

Success journal 1135: Conversation with Crist

Had a 2hour phone call conversation with Crist. Apparently he is struggling with office bullying. No resources and was expected to push the work forward 

Grateful that my team is taking care of me 

Success journal 1134: Birthday trip to Korea with my family, happy 40

I flew my parents from KK to Seoul, we then fly to Seoul to meet them. 

We went to Busan for 2days 1 night, DMZ and Nami island

I hope they enjoyed it. Grateful that they can still manage a lot of the steps required. 

Spent some quality time with the family and most importantly to let my kids to bond with the grandparents. 

Back to SG, went for badminton yesterday with LI+ mates. Grateful that I get into the circle. After my badminton, I took a bath with JJ. .

I brought him out to Roberta's in MBS to Join Jenny and Jayden for pizza

Grateful and happy 40

Success journal 1133: Packing for Seoul

Jenny just got my a DJI flip as my birthday present. 

Tried it yesterday, and is definitely a whole new experience for me. 

Work has been demanding as usual. Need to spend more carefully. Money is not easy to be made. 

Health could be better 

Jenny is busy too, with work and CTO came. Under a lot of pressure. 

Yoshi left. I missed him, I am still walking carefully when I wake up so I will not step on him. Yoshi slept with us when he is around. Is great to have such opportunity to have a pet at house. Great for the kids too. 

Not sure about the long term commitments of taking care of a pet here in SG. 

Success journal 1132:Badminton with old mate, Shannon, birthday present dji flip

Yesterday badminton session was a great one. Been a while to have a close mate to play badminton with. 

Grateful that got this opportunity 

After badminton we went for supper, McDonald's in marina cove. Shannon then sent me home..

When I reach home, I was told by JJ about my birthday present. Grateful. Grateful grateful

Success journal 1131: Work and spend time with my family

Yesterday was a routine mundane work 

Finished work late, took a taxi home so I can spend some time with my kids 

I am considering speech academy for my Jayden 

After watching all the videos, strengthening my core is important. 

I stay invested with over 6 figures invested. My gun powder is still kept safely in my bank account.

Looking forward to grow and deploy my gunpowder when time is great. 

I want to build up my reits and also stable stocks 

Success Journal 1130: Take out your excuse, goodbye Yoshi, doing my own things during lunch time,

I am grateful for the hard days, and strong support from colleagues. 

Grateful for a supporting wife 

Grateful for a strong and adorable kids 

Don't take profit during market volatility 

Hold through the business, especially good businesss 

Tencent is giving dividend too, I am grateful the dividend is coming through 

Success journal 1129: Happy father's day, badminton in OCBC, TRC rugby player of the week, Art is inflatable, bubble tea X2

What a great weekend, started of with Jayden did very well in his rugby training today, and managed to get player of the week. After rugby, I drop him off in ATJ and I went for a badminton session in OCBC arena. Great experience. A lot of options to choose from. 

After badminton, we had lunch in Lazada one. Sally came to pick up some of our bags and we go for an art exhibition in MBS. Air is inflatable. Play date with Mathew, Markus, ting ting and wai jun. 

Great for the kids and parents😃 

What a memorable father's day ❤️ 

After that we had ding tai fung 

Success journal 1128: Reasonable force on kids

There are so many debates on educating kids 

Hitting them is not a solution, sometimes we want them to be who we want to be and we pushed our kids hard. 

Jayden is under a lot of pressure to be great and to meet our expectations 

Sometimes I feel sorry for him. 

Success Journal 1127: another tough week to go

Grateful for the badminton sessions and bonds I made through badminton. 

Life has been ok

Met Hong kiat yesterday, he is currently with Cr208 in clementi 

CR Line - Penta and Koh brothers just got a job in T5. 

Tried to book an art class for Jayden, but seems like already booked. So basically the low hanging fruit has been done. 

Jenny and I are relatively busy 

Jayden has been involved in his dancing classes 

Success journal 1126: Been focusing on myself

Been working like 3 weeks straight 21 days without rest. I am dragging my feet to work and missing a few blog post. 

Something to look forward 

My trip to Korea in End June. 

Work has been tough, and can see the road is getting tougher. 

Thanks to Jenny she has been understanding and kind to support me throughout this difficult period. 

Joined a course with CCY, grateful to have such buddy. 

Badminton buddy like Melvin is also great, he brought chagee for me and I am grateful for it. 

Stock market has been great for me. I am grateful that I stay invested. Although the recent shake is nothing special. Investing for long and keep reading annual report. 

Success journal 1125: Midweek break, Yoshi is back

After work, took a grab share about $12 to reach united square. 

Took an haircut, and invited Jenny for a meal in a nearby Chinese restaurant. 

We ordered some BBQ sticks, beer, dumplings and noodles. Grateful that we get to catch up midway. I put priority into my health, wealth and marriage. 

For health, will need to cut down on my intake. Yesterday afternoon I overeat my lunch. 

For wealth, stay invested in good companies. 

For marriage, create time together and support each other 🙏🏻

Success journal 1124: health and stress control, Singapore open, Friday BBQ with Lucy and Sunday bowl with Alexander

Been a great week. 

My stocks were all good

After Singapore open on last Friday, which my favourite player lost. Pearly Tan against the Chinese . 

She hurt herself in the 2nd set. 

I left the game early and went to BBQ with Lucy and friends in east coast park 

We met some new friends, and connect with old ones. Alex, Michael, sivom*, and a mother from Peru. Didn't get her name. We played frisbee and had a good time. 

Saturday I continued to work, catch up with Jenny and Jayden in bugis. We took a bus back. It seems like we are putting a lot of time on Jayden together and JJ is always with the helper. 

Sunday morning, Jenny and I brought Jayden to rugby, then to dancing class. 

I then went for badminton in delta sport hall. Met Charles, jian long. Had a good time. Broke my string but it was alright. 

Afternoon, we went to kallang bowl with Martin and family. 2 hours session and a meal after. It was great to have two families hanging out together. Alexander is coming for a sleep over this Thursday. 

Success journal 1123: Portfolio is healthy, body to take care, looking badminton session

My stock portfolio has been good. Although everyone is talking about Recession. Sats is making me good money, and would love to see the stock dropped for 2.6 and climbed to 3. With that oscillation, I will keep buying at 2.6. one thing to monitor is Singapore's tourist arrival. I think that is a very important factor for me. 

Another stock I am pretty happy about it is my tencent. Unfortunately I just nimbled a bit. 

For unknown reason, ireits climbed 10% yesterday.

I recently opened my ibkr account. Going to fund them soon so I get to access overseas stocks. 

Health could be better, the trip to JB and stress from work has contributed to my overeating habit. 

I must change, I am taking care so many people around me, they are relying on my. 

For Jenny part, she has been a dear. After her night call, we would chat for abit at night. She shared about her back isnt straight enough and need to wear a support while riding to fix her posture. 

She also mentioned about her work, how her boss screwed up the presentation. While she is sharing her encounter and feelings, I am also reading a book one up on wall street. Is a very easy to read book and I am glad I found it. 

Success journal 1122: Work is stressful, economy is like not doing well, walk around the neighborhood and 5mins sharing

Yesterday reached home about 1939hrs, did a deal selling the router for 140, feels like an extra and unless I upgrade my wifi or router. I am running on 5g and the coverage is ok. 

After selling my stuff, we did a short walk around the neighbourhood. Jenny Jayden and I. JJ went to sleep. I had my gin and coke zero before my walkm 

We did a 5min sharing and we get to catch up with each others in life. 

Apparently Jenny talked about her work, that she will have to delivery some bad news to stack holders and today she will be riding her horse. She also mentioned about impero is being box rest for a period of time. 

As for Jayden, he has been a great boy and great listener, I explained to him about the science in P3 and science  is not just about biology, 

Is good that we get to have this walk together. 

After our work, we get to rest for a bit and he did some chess while I read my one up in wall street by Peter lynch. 

Success journal 1121: Short week, Spanish night, Sunday routine, one up in wall street

This weekend is for my to recuperate from my hectic long week work. 

After I left office Saturday evening, rushed home and enjoyed a Spanish dinner which was prepared by Jenny and sally. 

Jenny brought some of the food stuff from Spain- ham, sausage etc. they kids didn't like it too much. A great night to chill. Was really tired from work. 

Sunday morning. I cooked breakfast for the family. My signature fluffy scrambled eggs. I added egg this round but they didn't ike it. 

After our breakfast, I brought JJ to gymnastics class in Bukit timah, the yard. 

The journey with JJ is a rare one, so it was a great opportunity for me to bond with him. 

Grateful that I get to connect with him and to catch up with his progress in gymnastics class

After our gymnastics session, we then travel to Lazada building to meet Jenny. Sheung sheung mother joined us too for a brief catch up. 

JJ slept for a while in the food court. While we were catching up with sheung sheungs mother. 

After Jayden's dancing class. We then went to Cathay building for a meal with other parents from dancing class. Chloe's mother, lihting parents, Louis mother. It was Alice's birthday and we ordered a cake for Alice. 

After our meal, we took a taxi to Roxy Square, for Jayden's music class get together. It was like meeting the teacher's teacher. So the grand sifu is teaching them

It was a bit too boring for me and I slept for a while in the class. I then brought JJ out around the mall and found a place that sells cube. The staff showed the cube to JJ and trying to spark his interest in cubing. Grateful for that. 

After that we went to i12 for dinner. 

Took a taxi home and I had my gin and coke zero while listened to podcast and read a book by Peter lynch one up in wall street. 

Success journal 1120: Reputation

One miss communication- the reputation down the drain. 

Be careful with who you mingle with. 

It takes years to build a reputation and seconds to destroy it. 

Success journal 1119: What matters

Instead of going to my course, I decided to go home to spend time with my family. 

I am grateful that I get to do that. 

I get to do my dinner while the family is around, get to spend some time with Jayden and also Jacob 

I also go through Chinese spelling with to prepare this coming Thursday. 

Body is recovering slower and slower. Rest is required more and more. 

Gratefult that I do get a good rest so I get to fight another day. 

Success journal 1118: Mini gathering with kk mates

Shannon, Joseph, Charles, Wilson and Teo.

It was great and good old time that we get to meet and have a meal together. 

Shannon, is with GSK, get to play with 2 kids and PS 5. He is in good shape. His younger boy likes taekwondo. He picked up the tab for us. 

Joseph,is with Dyson, got 1 kid. Heard is in KL. Same old joseph

Charles,is as sharp as usual, smart. He make the order, and host the talk. A table with him is always full of laughter. 

Wilson, he had to work a bit late, and he made it to the table around 2030hrs, made a last order. He is very composed and held his pace well. 

Teo- I just met him, I think he didn't share much about himself. He is very keen with the schooling system. Hope could share more with him. 

I left around 9pm to get back to my family. Timekeep myself is very important. 

Success journal 1117: TRC cup weekend, catch-up with Jenny after her 22 days-trip

Spent my weekend in JB with Jenny and Jayden for the rugby game 

Get to relax for a bit and connect with Jenny and Jayden 

It was a tough game and Jayden's team got 2nd. 

I am grateful that I get to spend time with them after being apart for a while.  A lot of catch-up to be done 

success journal 1116: When I fall from bicycle

Yesterday I fall from my bicycle. Wasn't serious, some bruises and stuff but the feeling wasn't good. 

It has been a while since I encounter such shocks 

Grateful that I am alright 🙏🏻 

Success journal 1115: Homework with Jayden，brought the kids out, remain invested

Yesterday was a tiring night, took a taxi home so I can spend some time with my kids 

Maybe I should bring them out more often so I get to talk to them. 

Home has got too many distractions, easy to be said then done. 

We lost our Okinawa video. 

Success journal 1114: Mum went back, night shift, bonding with my kids, homework, Digital housekeeping, address it,

It is the smallest things in live, to address it. 

To call someone's name, to address the problem

I have been on night shift, and get to sleep on Monday morning while the kids went for playdate in Mathews place. 

After that, I spent some time with time, doing some reading, homework, and housekeeping on my part. 

Grateful that I can still make such money 

Success journal 1113: Chat with Mum

Rushed back home yesterday night to join my family for dinner. 

Apparently Friday evening, people from my office tend to go back early. Took a taxi home 

We had sally home cooked meal

Get to spend good time with them. After meal, Jayden did his piano 

And we went for ice cream in the mall. McDonald's ice cream machine spoilt and we had to go cold storage for ice cream. 

After the walk back home with ice cream. My mum and I sat down for a deep conversation until late night with only cold water. 

She shared about issues at work etc. I am grateful that she is strong and handle all these difficult challenges in life. From the conversation, it seems not an easy life from there. Doing business has got it's challenges. 

Grateful for connecting with my mum at this stage. 

Success journal 1112: Spending time with my family, Jenny away for the 16/22 day

Had a short video call with Jenny 

She has been all good. Embracing the wild and happier than before. 

On the other hand, I am connecting with aunty Michelle, my mum, Jayden and JJ. We are having a good time here too. Grateful for this bonding session with my parent. 

As for work, I am grateful that I am doing well as of now. Although I am still struggling a bit in the beginning. 

Grateful to have my mum over. 

Success journal 1111: Listening to podcasts, hold through my stocks, connect with my mum, Jayden and JJ

I am grateful that I get to spend time with my mum, Jayden and also Jacob. 

Market is in a mess, I am holding through my stocks. Met up with ccy for breakfast and he shared about 0dte. Interesting trading method 

For badminton, I am doing it consistently and seems like I am improving my game. 

Connecting with the better players 

Success journal 1110: Mum in SG while Jenny away

It has been great to spend some time with my mum. 

A good bonding time with her, and is glad that she is all good and healthy. 

Success journal 1109: Weekend with the Jayden and Jacob

Saturday

Brought the kids out to the new playground in gardens by the bay. 

After that, we went back lunch to relax and then I brought Jayden to audition

Night we did dinner and then a movie night 

Sunday 

Woke up early and brought Jayden to rugby. It was very emotional and he cried after the game. That is because he didn't do well and couldn't get his game kit 

Another thing I noted is that Jayden is not addressing people nowadays. 

Reminded him about the importance of this. 

After that we went dancing lesson in Prinsep street. I went back home to do my stuff and went back to pick Jayden up at 1330hrs. 

I then brought Jayden to orchard cineleisure for Oliver and Thadeus birthday party. 

Only 10 boys were invited 

1.Oliver

2.Thadeus 

3.Jayden 

4.zachary

5. Justin 

6. Ruben

7. Giian

8. Joseph

9. Rei

10. Alexander

Jayden had a great time. 

After that, brought him to McDonald's. And then home.

Jacob and I,  We did a swim for a while, I took Jacob float out so he will get used to it. 

We then had our dinner at home.

Last we ended up with piano and homework. 

Success journal 1108: Jenny to Europe for 22 days

Bid farewell to Jenny in the bus stop this morning. 

She will be embarking a horse riding trail in Europe for 22 days. 

Success journal 1107: Running in little india mrt, dinner with Jenny in Hong Kong street

While I am around rochor station, I received a message from Jenny that she is travelling on 851 from bugis

I immediately get off from little india station and run to exit A bus stop to catch her 851. 

It was definitely a sprint that I had in a long time. Grateful that I am able to catch her and we end up having dinner together in Hong Kong street.  

It cost us around $52. Inflation has been crazy. I remember the same meal we had a few years back would only cost us around $30++

Success journal 1106: Recession seems like is coming

I have invested about 60% of my portfolio and the Recession is coming. 

Investing based on my plan 

Things that I am focusing is 

1. Health 

2. Wealth 

3. Marriage 

Yesterday we did kids-free night. 

Success journal 1105: Bonding, health, wealth and marriage

I am grateful that Jenny and I get to bond together. Working on night shift has been not easy on maintaining the family bonding time. 

Have to give up many things. 

A few priorities I have set recently 

1. Health 

2. Wealth 

3. Marriage 💒 

It means I should focus on this and I have set the kids free night with that. 

Another mindset I am working on is 

To eat less than I burn

To spend less than I make 

To invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 1104: Night shift good Friday

I am getting into the working night shift week

Listening to podcast 

Invested in tencent, apparently Jayden's game is by tencent 

Success journal 1103: get to spend some time with my kids in the day

The good thing about going night shift is that I get to spend some time with my kids. 

Success journal 1102: Start of my night shift, Mr Market acting, health deteriorating, lookout for my blood pressure

Was going through my notes and was surprised with things that I have written down in the past

It is important to think outside the brain. 

To think on paper. 

My health has been an issue recently. High blood pressure is coming in the way and I am taking solid actions to cut down my sugar and also my calories intake. 

Mr Market has been very challenging too. 

Act according to my plan. Grateful that I am acting accordingly. 

Success journal 1101: Nibbled on tencent and sats

Yesterday I nibbled tencent and also sats. 

To buy following up with my plan. 

Target price etc 

Success journal 1100: Grateful for the badminton session, stay calm

Stock market continue to drop

Continue to stay calm

Success journal 1109: HSBC sevens, work, dizzy, trump tariffs, stock plunged

My health is not doing well, have to control my diet.

Stock plunged, all the ones I am holding were down around 10% - I must stay calm and relax 

Went to rugby sevens with Jayden over the weekend. A great father and son bonding time. 

We were together the whole day, from rugby session, to dancing then to rugby again. 

As usual, I overeat, and not feeling well after. Need to be sensitive to my diet. 

Success journal 1108: Sinking in to work, get shouted in a meeting

I am in a industry where randomness is very frequent. 

It is very unfortunate that my new boss is the shouting type. 

Yesterday, I and my colleague went into a meeting with the new boss. From the start of the meeting, we get shouted already. 

It was very disturbing and I am not sure if it is adding value to the team with that. 

Money is not easy to make. 

My baseline is if I couldn't sleep and eat at night thats it. 

Success journal 1107: improvising my routine

Been grateful that the new project for me is not too bad.

Fixing the routine here and there and building rapport with my colleagues. 

Listening to podcast on a bus 

Waking up early 

Get to read some books over the weekend 

Sorting out my ballooning videos 

Connecting with Jenny at night 

Badminton twice a week

Success journal 1106: long weekend with family

Get to spend time with Jenny and kids 

Grateful for that. 

Read a book the not to do list 

Swam with the kids 

Brought snacks zero sugar 

Success journal 1105: practice makes perfect, last day of badminton in balestier

Unlocked new skills yesterday night - Vagina Orgasm, it took me a while to learn and achieve this. I believe in keep learning and keep doing it until I master it.  A mentor is very important and that is how I learned

Last badminton session in balestier home team. A bit emotional and this place has been a consistent place for me to do badminton 

Success journal 1104: Health is at tipping point

Yesterday I stretched myself during gym badminton session. Found my health is at very bad share. 

I want to change stop sugary drinks 

Success journal 1103: Day 1 in T315

For some reasons, I am posted to a project that is ending. 

Seize the opportunity to learn more about the project 

And will be doing some paper works to close the project. 

Success journal 1102: My last day in N110, a test for myself, change is good

Chase the change to be a better person

Was in my comfort zone for too long 

Success journal 1101: Farewell for me

After work, we took a grab to Mercure hotel, for my farewell. 

Was delighted and honoured that my team hosted that for me. Very grateful. 

And is good to catch up with Xing Xing 

Anderson hosted this, invited Xing Xing, Hong kiat, Kenny, Yukai. 

Success journal 1100: Putting it in thoughts, frame it, connecting with my kids, and catching up with Sreits

Change is constant 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I burn 

Invest the difference 

Be efficient with time 

Make use of the transition time 

Success journal 1099: Transition period

Framing my mood

Complicated

Change is constant 

This period is new to me or it has been a while. 

Success journal 1098: Let the emotion sink in, let's move on, Jenny on business trip

Blogging is a way to express my thoughts, feelings and so on. Is like writing what went through my live and how is going on at this point of time. 

At this point of time, my career path is severely impacted. I am posted to a project in tanah merah. T315. It will be my 2nd Thomson east coast line project. Perhaps this time is to bite the bullet. 

Perhaps is a good reminder for myself that everyone is replaceable. Of course is time to chase the change. Be valuable

For my investing journal, I just invested in mapletree pan asia commercial trust MPACT. 

Price to book is around 0.67 and the yield is about 6.0++ percent per annum. MPACT has properties in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Korea. They crown jewel will be vivocity. 

I am grateful that my brother lend me his account for the seminar. 

Success journal 1097: Change at work

I was told I will be posted to T315. A big change. Perhaps bosses are looking at the number 

They said is due to PEA. All this shall past. 

Success journal 1096: habit habit habit

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 1095: KL Tigers International 10s weekend rugby

Took a late bus after work on Friday, the ticket is at 7pm. 

Reached KL around 2am, took a grab to eastin hotel. 

Woke up at 6am for breakfast and we went to the pitch in Bukit Kiara equestrian resort. 

Jayden did well. He was praised by his coach. 

On day 2, TRC Thunder is just smashing through. Beating the teams. I am grateful Jayden's team got the cup champion for U8 and he was nominated as the player of the tournament. 

Success journal 1094: consistency, connecting and listening

I hold the conversation, despite very tired 😴 

Work life can be very tiring. 

I am getting out of the rat race. 

Chase the change, adopt faster and becoming stronger 

Success journal 1093: Sharing my investment thoughts

Sometimes I tend to overshare 

Wait until people ask me only I share 

I may share the wrong information. 

Be humble, only when people ask. 

Success journal 1092: Nightout with Jenny, kid-free night!

I set aside last-minute tasks and took a train to the city to meet Jenny. 

We decided to go to Oyster Bank in Funan for their famous oysters. 

I arrived at the restaurant around 6:30 PM, an hour before our meeting. 

It was nice to catch up without the kids—finally, a kid-free night!

I cannot imagine it is so not easy to arrange such a night 

We had a great time, will schedule it again next month. 💋

Success journal 1091: Connecting with family

Once in a while, I need to do a 24-hour shift

Yesterday I spent a good time with my kids and family. 

I woke up for lunch, catching up with Jenny and Aldo Jacob. He was not feeling well. 

I was doing an online course for dividend machine 

Success journal 1090: a night with my kids

Sometimes, doing nothing is better than doing the wrong thing 

Learn from action and decide where and when to not do anything. 

This principle applies to life and investing. 

I sold SATS at $3.9 because I felt they were overvalued. Now, it has dropped back to $3.4. grateful that I decided to sell all my positions in SATS. 

I am grateful that I can manage a 6-digit fund and have the balls to invest in 6 6-digit funds in a volatile market. Including crypto lol. Focusing on growing 

I spent some time chit-chatting with Big J, my eldest son, yesterday in Thomson playground; I brought them out so they could spend some time with me and also, at the same time, to relax a bit with them. I didn't have many opportunities to spend time with my kids like that. We talked about how I grew up, what he learned in school, etc. 

He has grown quite a bit and scored full marks for his 听写 yesterday; proud, Dad. FULL MARKS FOR HIS CHINESE. PROUD DAD LOL. 

We also get to pet syder dog in Thomson playground, which looks like a mixed breed of husky. 

We then went to cold storage to get some stuff, and JJ played on the train. 

I promised Jayden ice cream, so I redeemed one free sundae from McDonalds. 

After our ice cream, we went home, and Big J played the piano for 10 minutes while I made milk for JJ to sleep. I tucked JJ into sleep with a short story. He is adorable. 

I am grateful for moments like this and will cherish them ❤️ 

I have to sort out their insurance matters 

Success journal 1089: why didn't you wait for me

Why didn't you wait for me? Said Jenny 

I am waiting downstairs with your kid. I replied 

This is our telephone dialogue in the morning 

Whenever she goes horse riding in the morning, we walk to the bus stop and catch up with our lives. Today, I went down to catch up with my kids, and I think she thought I left for work. Deep down, I am happy that she is also looking forward to this morning's session. 

There are so many things to catch up every day. 

Jenny shared about anti-cancer stuff she picked up from a Grab driver. 

Success Journal 1088:Time in the market

It is important to stay invested in the market 

- I made 30% profit after holding sats through. Same for geo-energy resources. 

With the headlines, it doesn't seem so well, and Trump is rocking the boat. It seems like he is squeezing more from his partners to save his own country. He is using tariffs against other country to get what he wants. 

He is thinking of getting more money from the out the market. 

We also have fiat money, there are countries printing money and exporting their inflation. 

Remember what is finite is always more valuable than infinite matters because it is something that

Find good/reasonable stocks and invest in it

Don't follow the hype

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Success journal 1087: Investing for the good

Resumed my badminton session, 

Currently, it is still sustainable 

Sustaining an expensive lifestyle 

Missing Yoshi and my parents 

Grateful that I get to spend time with my family and kids 

Grateful that I got Sally to take care of the house staff 

Success journal 1086: Bit by bit, hold, ~10k crypto, tendency to bluff

Grateful that I am healthy and my family is healthy. I am resuming my badminton session 

It is not only about the sport but also the diet

I am holding 10k of crypto. Mainly bitcoin and ETH. These are very volatile compared to my stock. Damn those fiat money I am holding 

I am grateful that earlier I sold my sats stock at 3.96, raking in 5 figure profit. 

Success journal 1085: CNY holiday with parents and family. I am grateful

Is really not about where am I, but who I am with.

I am grateful I get to spend time together with my parents and also my family this CNY. 

Readjusting my portfolio

Relook into things that truly matter. 

Success journal 1084: healthier, wealthier and happier

Three mottos of my life. 

Healthier, wealthier and happier

A reminder to myself I must do whatever it takes to move myself and the family towards this goal. 

Success Journal 1083: Stubborn and laziness

I need to improve myself. To be light-footed, hardworking and persistent. 

To think more by listening to podcasts and mentor 

It is essential to find a mentor and learn from them. 

I am grateful for being healthy and able to spend time and contribute to the family. I have a long way to go. 

Pizza was late yesterday, it was on grab and the system is not showing that it was delivered. I was chatting with Grab, and it says it was delayed 

Success journal 1082: Jayden's birthday weekend

Yesterday, I spent the whole day with Jayden 

From 0730hrs, rugby session, dancing session and Jacobs party. 

I am grateful that I can afford to doing this. 

Is definitely physically, mentally challenging. 

Success journal 1081: Believe in suffering

Came back home around 8++ 

Did homework together with Jayden and did a quick bath 

I am grateful that I got a great family 

Grateful for a supportive wife 

Grateful to have kids

Grateful to be able to afford a helper 

Grateful that I am healthy 

Grateful that I am learning the rope of investing 

Grateful grateful 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Grateful for the badminton sessions I get to play 

Success journal 1081: Work work work

Yesterday was exhausting 😩 

Work till late, don't give up. 

Success journal 1080: Bath theory, Dr Rashid Liu in the house

While taking a bath with two kids, the three of us spend some evenings relaxing together in a bath bonding. 

I can also feel the responsibility when being so close to them. Two of their lives are on my shoulders. I need to be healthier so I can support them in their lives. 

Make a lot of money- etc 100million for them to live comfortably in this world 

Drive my kids the same value. I am grateful that Jenny has been very supportive. 

Yesterday, we had a guest from Hong Kong in the house- Rashid. He is a renowned doctor in the endoscopy world in Asia. Giving talks around the region. 

I am genuinely impressed by how he has the knowledge to share and make us comfortable. Being a talker is not an easy task 

Success journal 1079:Being stretched at work

Work is getting very demanding. 

Time seems to be very difficult to pass this week. 

Grateful to have family and colleagues supporting this through 

Success journal 1078: Grateful for the routine available

The whole family walked to the bus stop with me

Get to connect with Jenny and catch up with her 

Success journal 1077: Podcast to add value, resuming to routine

I am grateful to be able to leave work at 630pm and spend some time with my family. 

Went to Jayden's MMA gym to fetch him; he was playing against the big boys

He is chosen for the competitive team for judo. 

Watching my diet and regulating my diet is a challenge 

I am establishing a habit of listening to a podcast 

Success journal 1076: Short weekend, yet fulfilling

Worked late on Saturday, and the family waited for me at home

Managed to spend some quality time with Jenny on Sunday, and we brought JJ to a gymnastics session together. Although it was closed, we then brought JJ to Fort Canning playground. 

Spent quality time with JJ. We also had lunch in a food court near Jayden's dancing lesson. We can see Jayden loves his dancing very much. 

After that, I went home and took a short nap. And swam with the family. Grateful that I get to spend quality time with my family. 

We also planned together with our passive income. 

Success journal 1075: Consistency, doing the same thing and expecting the same result, eating less than I burn ❤️‍🔥

I must eat less than I burn 

Grateful that my body allows me to do this 

Breakdown the habits of overeating 

Success Journal 1074: First thing, first

Focus on the important stuff 

Connect with me, think deeply about my plan, career, and investing plan 

Healthy body

Family bonding 

Centred on principles 

Be specific 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Take more healthy vegetables during lunch 

Success Journal 1073: New Year 2025r and post-holiday Blues

Just touched down in Singapore around 1am, got home and slept at 230am. 

Woke up at 0630hrs, and now on my way to work. 

Enjoyed spending time with family. Identity some of the critical friends connect with me, bonding with Jenny 

Now on my way to work, I am foggy and blue.