Filed under: Work
Finally…some time to myself..albeit at 3.30am.
So today during lunch after training, my colleagues were talking religion, and in particular, Christianity. They were complaining about the “hard sell” tactics used by some zealous christians to “recruit”. As usual, the usual complaints about the persistence and dogged determination of these christians, and how annoying they found it to be.
And then I realized, there are some parallels that can be drawn between being an IFA and a Christian.
1. You face rejection every single day.
2. You genuinely believe you are doing good. The other person is simply ”not enlightened”.
3. Most people have closed their minds to whatever you may have to say, regardless of the fact that this information might seriously benefit them. The less they have to do with this, the better.
4. You have to be good at handling objections.
5. Your friends may hate you for doing this but you need to do it anyway.
6. You form a very close bond with your fellow mates because ppl bond over unhappy things, like rejection.
7. Your intentions are frequently misunderstood.
8. It’s a long, lonely walk requiring great determination, persistence and belief.
Similar, isn’t it? So I asked myself, if a Christian came along today and asked me to go to church because it is good for me, would I?
And the next question, would a enthusiastic Christian who is very good at converting people to Christianity be a super IFA in lieu of the fact one needs the same mentality, outlook and skills to succeed?
Hmm………..
A huge mindset change is required. I know because it took me 24.5 years to come round to the fact that financial planning is something good and not something that one should avoid. I can only regret now that I was not more financially savvy earlier. But I guess, it’s always better late than never.
Filed under: Random Blather
I wonder if I will ever be able to celebrate my birthday like Frou.
*hint hint*
Filed under: Life
The difference between commitment and obligation is a very fine line indeed. Would it be possible for one to confuse the 2?
How far could you push it before a commitment becomes an obligation? And if, in a relationship, the commitment becomes an obligation, would you continue? Or would you call a spade a spade and end it there and then?
Commitment – com·mit·ment noun
Filed under: Work
it’s rare that I know exactly what I want.
I usually am very sure of what I don’t want…to know for a fact that, even though I will have to wade hip-deep through a pile of shit first before getting to the gold, that this is right for me, is really something new.
Maybe I can say this now because I haven’t actually stepped into the shit yet…but it’s been such a long time since I’ve been so certain. And you know what? It makes me happy to be so certain.
p/s: Can someone tell me what is the past tense of “smell”? Is it “smelled” or “smelt”?
p/p/s: I am not getting married anytime soon…in case u were wondering.
Filed under: Life
Life takes such funny and sharp turns sometimes that you can’t help but feel you’ve lost the way.
Suddenly, on this quiet Tues morning at 2am, I feel old, jaded and cynical. Suddenly, I’m not so sure how the world works anymore. Goddamnit…I think I just lost the arrogance of my youth. If you’re allergic to emo, I suggest you stop reading now and not click on the “more” button.
Filed under: Work
I can’t believe this but I just did a book review. As part of the training to be an IFA. The last time I did a book review was in primary school I think.
Obviously, I have over-estimated myself. I expected to finish it within 1.5 hours…realistically, it took me 2hrs and 40mins. WTF.
But well, at least it’s done. Make that professionally done. Professional typed-out kind of done.
And so I can now offically go to sleep.
