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As humans, the pursuit of change and progress is something that is innate to every one of us. Like it or not, there will always be things in life that we hope could be a little different, a little better in the way that daily situations & events turn out. It could be in the way we think, speak, or the way we handle everything from our finances to our relationships with others. We seek to become better -- and we should. As we strive to continuously exceed our potential, we rise above all previous versions of ourselves and grow stronger. In this issue, we look at some ways in which we can embrace a better self and an even better future.

The Relentless Pursuit of Improvement

It is no secret that I believe growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow will be better. It is no mystery that I think personal growth is the steppingstone to success for any leader. If you or I want to stay in front of the curve and lead others, then we must do the work that keeps us out front. We must continually improve. But as I seek to improve, there is one thing I know not to chase, and that is perfection. Perfection is a trap. Do not chase perfection as a leader - chase improvement. Make today better than yesterday so tomorrow can be better than today. The relentless pursuit of improvement will take any leader far.

I used to be jealous of other people's wealth and success - here is how I finally got over it

Envy. It is an emotion that we all feel at some point. It is also a really dangerous emotion when we are trying to build a strong financial life. Envy is pure poison to a healthy financial life. After all, envy encourages us to make some pretty poor decisions. Like every other character flaw, however, envy can be overcome. You can directly reduce the envy itself, or you can at least reduce the bad choices you make as a result of envy. Here are seven strategies I use to cut envy out of my own life.

To reach beyond your limits by training your mind | Marisa Peer | TEDxKCS

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Testimonials and Referral Notes

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Kevin Ho. Director. James King Group

Diana has been my financial adviser for more than 17 years and she is able to recommend suitable solutions through the different stages of my life; from a fresh graduate, to an employee, to a business owner, to a father. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and helpful. I will happily recommend her to anyone who's looking for holistic and personalised financial advice.

Erwin Wong. Supply Chain Planner.

I've been friends with Diana since the early 2000s, and she reached out to assist in planning for my financial needs when I entered the workforce. All through the stations of my life, Diana has offered sound advice and recommendations in making financial plans for my present and future. She has done so with her wealth of skills, experiences and expertise gained in the industry. Her accolades are a testament to her talent, ability and hard work put in as a financial consultant, but when we meet to catch up on life or to do regular financial reviews, we do so as long-time friends. This makes the friendship even more heartwarming, because Diana is someone that I would trust this important aspect of my life with.

Gerry Perreira. Team Manager. Citibank

Diana has been our financial advisor for many years. She is helpful and understanding towards our needs and interests during our reviews. Diana is an expert in her work and provides comprehensive views during discussions. A benefit is that we are both parents, having common concerns for our children, planning from birth to growing up. I would like to express my thanks for the work you have done for us over the past 10 years.

Aimran Alkaff. Sales Manager - Marine. Rolls Royce Power System

I have worked with Diana since my university days and since then she has been very diligent and professional in handling my plans. She has helped me build up a sizeable portfolio over the last 17 years which I am pleasantly satisfied with. Diana is constantly making effort to improve my portfolios. And she is ever willing to apply her deep knowledge and experience to suggest alternatives to make my money work better for me.

Elissa Chia. Senior Manager, Communications. Higher Education Sector.

Diana puts her best foot forward when advising my financial needs and recommending viable solutions. She is generous with her time and commits herself to ensure I understood the various products and my portfolio. Diana is up-to-date with Singapore public policies, and provides good advice. She understands my liabilities and asks the right questions in order for me to derive at my own conclusion. She is an asset, in all sense of the word!

Chia Han Keong. Senior Editor. Yahoo! Asia Pacific

Diana has worked tirelessly to come up with helpful plans for my financial needs. She exhibits a deep knowledge of her profession due to her long experience in her job, and provides relevant answers to my financial queries. I came away with a much better knowledge of how to manage my finance after my discussions with Diana.