tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post2363209555468708426..comments2024-03-29T10:22:24.187+08:00Comments on A Singaporean Stocks Investor (ASSI): Don't build traps for ourselves. (FKA "The worst type of readers.")AK71http://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-17929503902558600172018-09-19T16:50:00.698+08:002018-09-19T16:50:00.698+08:00Cory said...
I do not understand why many negative...Cory said...<br />I do not understand why many negative people tend to resort to rude or cursing remarks at personal level. They lose credibility in everything they had said. Worst of it, they may even pull you down to their same level and then beat you to it .... omg.<br /><br />AK said...<br />Some people are more emotional than thoughtful.<br />As investors, this is a terrible weakness.<br />AAK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-69294451577027724192016-06-03T11:13:27.521+08:002016-06-03T11:13:27.521+08:00From my FB page:
Tony Yeo:
"😂😂😂 you are ...From my FB page:<br /><br />Tony Yeo: <br />"😂😂😂 you are of the opinion that the negative comments were probably from folks that hasn't visited your blog, so I think they will not read this piece on your blog either! For those that had benefitted from your blog, we need no convincing that what you achieved is doable so you might as well just focus on this group of targeted audience. AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-67728348268738853982016-06-03T10:55:36.985+08:002016-06-03T10:55:36.985+08:00Hi TT,
It is very strange how many people forget ...Hi TT,<br /><br />It is very strange how many people forget simple mathematics they were taught in school, namely, simple interest VS compound interest. OK, maybe more unfortunate than strange.<br /><br />I stepped out of my comfort zone to share personal numbers and this has helped to convince some sceptics but I am sure there are many more whom I have not and will not be able to reach.AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-79454209221305340382016-06-02T22:05:10.741+08:002016-06-02T22:05:10.741+08:00Absolutely. Today I was sharing with some young on...Absolutely. Today I was sharing with some young ones about the importance of leveraging time and compound interest to start investing young, only to be shot down by middle-aged skeptics, claiming it's a just bubble.TThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831452357143139766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-68365482210191756642014-05-21T14:56:22.059+08:002014-05-21T14:56:22.059+08:00Hi havefund,
We are in the same age group then. :...Hi havefund,<br /><br />We are in the same age group then. :)<br /><br />Wow! 5x more than what you started with means you earn $10k a month now! That is impressive!<br /><br />With passive income to boot, you have definitely done well for yourself. Congratulations. :D<br /><br />Thank you for the encouragement. I appreciate it. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-21244377493531827522014-05-21T14:38:36.693+08:002014-05-21T14:38:36.693+08:00You have done well and pls continue to do so - sha...You have done well and pls continue to do so - sharing your knowledge and experience. The hardcore negative will always be there just like politics trapped by their own mindset and perhaps generations before them (negative model instead of positive). Your ways has me as an example. You are good and I am behind you. From a $2000 income earner I set my mind to be rich and break the "protocol&havefundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887206772493668889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-52371939431431049452014-05-21T14:24:02.273+08:002014-05-21T14:24:02.273+08:00Hi Gary,
I intend to keep doing that. :)
Thanks ...Hi Gary,<br /><br />I intend to keep doing that. :)<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement.AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-86482654349559718432014-05-21T13:22:55.109+08:002014-05-21T13:22:55.109+08:00Just stick true to yourself and everything will be...Just stick true to yourself and everything will be fine! =>Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720789927377358171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-29569567156630903432012-12-06T15:36:13.943+08:002012-12-06T15:36:13.943+08:00Hi Rusty,
Oh, I remember Mr. Robotic and Isshin. ...Hi Rusty,<br /><br />Oh, I remember Mr. Robotic and Isshin. You have many names. :)<br /><br />Of course, I remember Bummy. ;)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-8663698869314132192012-12-06T14:54:37.101+08:002012-12-06T14:54:37.101+08:00Hi AK,
Haha that is because I rarely leave comme...Hi AK, <br /><br />Haha that is because I rarely leave comments. And it doesn't help that when I do, I switch sign off names cause I started a new blog. <br /><br />You may remember me as Mr Robotic or Isshin. <br /><br />And our common friend is Bummy. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-81184185415939217272012-12-06T13:09:49.061+08:002012-12-06T13:09:49.061+08:00Hi Ray,
I am only human and I do get irritated bu...Hi Ray,<br /><br />I am only human and I do get irritated but being human also means that I am a creature of reason. So, I put my best foot forward and try to engage in productive discussions.<br /><br />However, there will always be people who do not wish to be engaged. Then, there is nothing I can do.<br /><br />Don't worry. I am more sad than upset. <br /><br />Thanks for the kind advice. AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-17048310096948538192012-12-06T13:00:04.823+08:002012-12-06T13:00:04.823+08:00there are times when some people who say something...there are times when some people who say something about you or what you stand for that really irks you. But if those people aren't someone who care about, then you don't have to waste your precious energy being upset. That's how i try to live my life. :)Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883833861386039879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-29485544543866365912012-12-06T10:41:27.271+08:002012-12-06T10:41:27.271+08:00Hi Derek,
You are one of the first people I made ...Hi Derek,<br /><br />You are one of the first people I made contact with in the local blogosphere. What you are doing is a great service to the local investment community and if my blog is my biggest contribution to society, it is because you have helped it to be so. Thank you. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-86406572800169888382012-12-06T10:36:14.272+08:002012-12-06T10:36:14.272+08:00Hi coconut,
You know, it is really a treat to see...Hi coconut,<br /><br />You know, it is really a treat to see encouraging words from you. Thank you.<br /><br />From your exchanges with SMOL, I have the impression that you are an expert trader. I hardly trade the market these days partly because I am not very good at it.<br /><br />So, to learn that you read every single blog post of mine is really something. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-5247593855275187122012-12-06T10:31:49.056+08:002012-12-06T10:31:49.056+08:00Hi Rusty,
Wow! Really? Since day 1? So, we have b...Hi Rusty,<br /><br />Wow! Really? Since day 1? So, we have been travelling companions for 3 years and I didn't know? ;)<br /><br />You have a friend who knows me personally? Yikes! Don't blow my cover. Scary. ;p<br /><br />I didn't think of a testimonial page. Hmmm... I think maybe not. Some might think of it as an ego boosting exercise. Haha.. My blog can do with less mud slinging AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-53333284974175121982012-12-06T09:27:09.804+08:002012-12-06T09:27:09.804+08:00Hi AK,
I'm not good with encouraging words. A...Hi AK,<br /><br />I'm not good with encouraging words. All I want to say is that I've learned a lot from you and will continue to do so.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />DerekDerekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07209385199877338530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-80507762147563803212012-12-06T08:39:56.959+08:002012-12-06T08:39:56.959+08:00hey AK, there are many more quiet reader like me w...hey AK, there are many more quiet reader like me who read every post of yours.<br /><br />its unfortunate for those people who don't understand what you are talking about. people who understand will benefit without a doubt.<br /><br />keep it up!<br /><br />coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479603768240288905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-56585074245652925952012-12-06T00:34:06.579+08:002012-12-06T00:34:06.579+08:00Hi AK,
Maybe you should have a testimonial page ...Hi AK, <br /><br />Maybe you should have a testimonial page on the blog to include the positive comments that us readers have to say about your blog! Hehe. <br /><br />Anyway, having followed your blog since the beginning, I know you have been providing lots of free but very useful information! And I know your concepts work cause I have used them. :)<br /><br />Also, I have a friend who knows youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-31815939290648806542012-12-05T22:37:45.445+08:002012-12-05T22:37:45.445+08:00Hi Kelvin,
Of course, you guys will have to do yo...Hi Kelvin,<br /><br />Of course, you guys will have to do your own due diligence and arrive at your own conclusions. <br /><br />If I fall asleep at the wheel, you guys must wake me up. I know SMOL offered to do that already but just in case. ;)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-48423981204598414292012-12-05T22:22:28.223+08:002012-12-05T22:22:28.223+08:00Hi AK71,
That's very kind of you. Please do c...Hi AK71,<br /><br />That's very kind of you. Please do continue to contribute for as long as you can. I bet alot of your readers have benefited from your kind sharings.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />KelvinK-Enterpriseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276359736809609269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-72026032183627635592012-12-05T21:55:45.963+08:002012-12-05T21:55:45.963+08:00Hi Kelvin,
I arrived at the same conclusion too. ...Hi Kelvin,<br /><br />I arrived at the same conclusion too. I still feel a bit sad about it. Sigh.<br /><br />S-REITs are easy to understand and I am happy they work for you. Confidence. I like the sound of that. :)<br /><br />I will continue to share since I don't have so much money to buy up all the good REITs or stocks I spot. If I had the money like WB, maybe I would keep quiet. ;pAK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-11116190280978581702012-12-05T21:45:45.265+08:002012-12-05T21:45:45.265+08:00Hi AK71,
The readers that made those comments mus...Hi AK71,<br /><br />The readers that made those comments must have not taken the trouble to read your blog. I am really grateful for your selfless sharing in terms of investing in S-REITs which have greatly benefited me. I have since repositioned my portfolio and have been more confident in my investing decisions. A big THANK YOU to you again!!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />KelvinK-Enterpriseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17276359736809609269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-90290082957833113482012-12-05T21:45:37.271+08:002012-12-05T21:45:37.271+08:00Hi SnOOpy168,
There are so many ways to wealth cr...Hi SnOOpy168,<br /><br />There are so many ways to wealth creation and we just have to find our own way. I am glad you have found yours. :)<br /><br />When your passive income finally equals your earned income, you know you have reached your goal. Judging by the progress you have made, you are speeding along. Good on you!AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-7369005487543427852012-12-05T21:41:48.823+08:002012-12-05T21:41:48.823+08:00Hi SMOL,
I must say I never did find out about Xi...Hi SMOL,<br /><br />I must say I never did find out about Xiaxue and Mr. Browns' beginnings. I kinda know why they are popular and that's about it.<br /><br />I want to maintain a low profile and stay anonymous. So, I am not sure I want to be popular. Privacy is priceless.<br /><br />Oops... You were waiting for me to buy you a drink when you said you were thirsty? OK, I go to your blog AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-60360125561834956902012-12-05T21:35:37.176+08:002012-12-05T21:35:37.176+08:00Hi Endrene,
I had a reputation for writing paragr...Hi Endrene,<br /><br />I had a reputation for writing paragraphs and paragraphs of comments when I marked essays. Haha.. The written word is more powerful than the spoken word in certain instances. :)<br /><br />I think I should implement school holidays here in ASSI too. Hahaha.. I should be on vacation now. ;pAK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.com