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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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Christine Tiong. Accountant.

Diana has been my friend since we were in secondary school. I’ve seen her grow from being a rookie to the successful financial consultant she is today. Through it all, we have seen each other through major life events and she has always been there for me and providing help and support. I am glad that she was able to help me with my financial planning needs according to my budget and always thinking of my welfare at heart. Looking forward to more professional advice and services from her in the future.

Swee Liang. Civil servant. Karin Chua. Project Manager. Wise construction Pte Ltd

We got to know Diana through our mutual friend since 2016. She is very well-versed in her field and always provided great advice to us for our financial needs as well as our kids’ future education needs. We have benefitted from her professionalism and excellent service throughout the years and would certainly recommend her to anyone who needs her expertise.

Candy Chan. Executive Secretary. GuocoLand

Diana was introduced to me by a friend a year ago. Diana is very professional in her work and had provided very valuable advice for my retirement planning. I have benefited from her professional and excellent services and will continue to seek her in every investment opportunity that arises.

Bernadine Dorett. Teacher. Ministry of Education

I have known Diana since 2007 first as an insurance agent and later as a friend. She is a skilled financial advisor. She is well versed in her field and gives good advice. She keeps herself updated on market trends and has good knowledge of the insurance products. She gives me objective information in layman’s terms to make smart decisions that help me feel at ease. She also regularly reviews my policies with me and helps me to keep track of them. She is aware of my financial commitments and goals and recommends policies that benefit my family and me in the long run. I trust her as my financial advisor and would readily recommend her services to my relatives and friends.

Rei Ng. Director. Diligo Marketing Pte Ltd

I have been a client of Diana since 2005. She has provided sound financial advice and brought my attention to areas I had never thought of in financial planning. I would readily recommend her to anyone who seeks a financial consultant that is experienced and who keeps in touch with her clients to help them reach their financial goals.

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.