In the world of Weiqi (also known as Go), there’s a powerful tradition/practice that players uphold religiously after every game. It’s called 复盘 (fùpán), a form of deep reflection where they replay the entire game move by move to analyse what worked, what didn’t, and what could have been done differently. It’s not just about…
I used to think IP protection was for tech companies and big-name startups. You know, the kind that file patents and hire lawyers just to trademark their toilet paper. But after attending a recent session on intellectual property in Singapore, I realised something important. Even your humble side hustle could be sitting on valuable IP….
I had the opportunity to collaborate with Leon and Joel from Hello Singapore Marketers Community to host a panel discussion featuring three successful entrepreneurs: Adam Khoo, Patrick Cheo and Sant Qiu at our iFAST office. Being able to host events like these gave me insider access to learn from experts from different industries. What stood…
Most of us work to pay the bills. Some of us even manage to save and invest a portion of what we earn. But few people stop to think about this: Your career is your biggest financial asset. If you’re in your 30s or 40s earning $8,000 a month, that’s almost $2 million in future…
I still remember where I was when I got my first full-time paycheck. I had just stepped out of the office and sat down at a coffee shop near Raffles Place. I opened my banking app, and for the first time, the numbers looked real. Solid. Like I had officially crossed into adulthood. “Wah, I…
I met with a client recently who wanted to discuss about investment solutions. For all our clients, we always start our discussions by understanding how well our clients are protected, before we talk about wealth accumulation. He sat across from me, past 65, retired, and living comfortably from his savings and CPF payouts. He asked…