How much are you earning per annum?

At 70, I will stand for President Election.

Go ask them why they are working hard till to death.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is our most valuable asset?

It is our TIME. Our time on this temporary world is limited. If you die at age 100, then you have 36,500 days on this earth. If you die at 60, you will then have 21,900 days. If you die at 40, then your days will only be 14,600. But do we know when we will die? The answer is NO. We can die ANY TIME.

Given this reality, ask yourself HONESTLY. Do you know where you will be after you die? What is the true purpose of your life? Go and search for the REAL TRUTH. Be sincere in your heart in searching for the TRUTH.

While you are on this earth, what do you really want to achieve? Is your life all about earning and accumulating wealth as much as you can? Is that what life is all about?

A full life is not all about yourself and your family. Life is about caring for others, making the world a better place. It is about compassion and gratitude.

Do you want to work until you are 70 years old and then die at 75? Are you working so hard all your life only to enjoy 5 years of retirement? What if you die at 60? No retirement at all. All your millions will just go to your children who will happily enjoy your millions. They can retire immediately upon your demise.

The older we get, the more valuable our time is. What is the value of your time? Those who value their free time a lot will retire when they reach financial independence. They are then free to do what they like. They can travel the world, help the poor and needy, write a book, learn to cook, exercise more, read more books, reflect upon their existence in this world, pursue new hobbies, search for the REAL TRUTH, etc.

Think. Don't regret at your death bed.

Very profound. Excellent. We must seek the true meaning of life in this temporary world.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is our most valuable asset?

It is our TIME. Our time on this temporary world is limited. If you die at age 100, then you have 36,500 days on this earth. If you die at 60, you will then have 21,900 days. If you die at 40, then your days will only be 14,600. But do we know when we will die? The answer is NO. We can die ANY TIME.

Given this reality, ask yourself HONESTLY. Do you know where you will be after you die? What is the true purpose of your life? Go and search for the REAL TRUTH. Be sincere in your heart in searching for the TRUTH.

While you are on this earth, what do you really want to achieve? Is your life all about earning and accumulating wealth as much as you can? Is that what life is all about?

A full life is not all about yourself and your family. Life is about caring for others, making the world a better place. It is about compassion and gratitude.

Do you want to work until you are 70 years old and then die at 75? Are you working so hard all your life only to enjoy 5 years of retirement? What if you die at 60? No retirement at all. All your millions will just go to your children who will happily enjoy your millions. They can retire immediately upon your demise.

The older we get, the more valuable our time is. What is the value of your time? Those who value their free time a lot will retire when they reach financial independence. They are then free to do what they like. They can travel the world, help the poor and needy, write a book, learn to cook, exercise more, read more books, reflect upon their existence in this world, pursue new hobbies, search for the REAL TRUTH, etc.

Think. Don't regret at your death bed.

fresh grad (25yrs old) - 60k per annum

Nobody would want to nor can work 24/7 - meaning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not too long ago, maybe 15 years ago, a lot of companies including the civil service require their employees to work 5 and a half days week. Having worked in those days and now, I can say that having a 2 day weekend definitely beats having one and half day weekend. That, however, does not mean that I am working fewer hours now. I am still easily clocking 45 hours or more each week. But having the 2 day weekend really allowed me to unwind and re-charge. I feel fresh and energized going into each new week.

Yes, we as humans, cannot work 24/7 but what about our money? Wouldn't it be nice to have income coming in while we sleep, while we unwind and relax and while we spend? Especially if you are nearing retirement like myself. At 56, I can perhaps working for another 6 years? With Trump taking over as the new US president next year, the world is a lot more uncertain. So, will the company able to let me work another 6 years?

To prepare for such uncertainties, I have been building up my passive income sources over the years. Yes, from those years when we were working 5 and a half days a week till today. Investing for passive income is a slow process, and initially you may even be discouraged by the slow returns. But like they say - good things come to those who wait!

When I first started investing, I was very reluctant to share with my wife and friends because what I was getting in passive income was insignificant, something like $200 - $300 per month. Friends were getting more from their fixed deposits interest!

Now, things are different. With the current year coming to a close, my tally of my passive income for this year comes up to $149k. It grew roughly by $10k each year for the last 4 years. It grew because of constant cash infusion into more investment plus reinvesting the passive income as I am still working.

Having passive income is akin to having multiple pay days throughout the year. My "busiest" income months are in May, August, October and November because of the investment mixed that I am currently having. Busiest because every few days I would have a few thousand dollars credited into my bank account. It is really a liberating feeling to see your account balance goes up instead of coming down when you go and withdraw money!

My points in sharing this are that:
1. We cannot work, neither do we want to work 24/7, but our money can!
2. Investing for income is a slow process but you have to start somewhere
3. If you don't need to use the passive income, reinvest them and see the compounding effect.
4. Having passive income stream is always a good hedge against an uncertain economy. It removes unnecessary stress. Life should be enjoyed and not be burdened with worries, especially over money.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Very profound. Excellent. We must seek the true meaning of life in this temporary world.

what true meaning of life and temporary world....at least before dying drove before at least a nice luxury car and stayed in a pretty condo? Ain't that better? rather than be a peasant take bus eat hawker see people drive merc and drool....is that true meaning of life? don't ******** here....lazy and incapable then admit it...don't impose your attitude on others...will corrupt the society if everyone don't want to work ...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is our most valuable asset?

It is our TIME. Our time on this temporary world is limited. If you die at age 100, then you have 36,500 days on this earth. If you die at 60, you will then have 21,900 days. If you die at 40, then your days will only be 14,600. But do we know when we will die? The answer is NO. We can die ANY TIME.

Given this reality, ask yourself HONESTLY. Do you know where you will be after you die? What is the true purpose of your life? Go and search for the REAL TRUTH. Be sincere in your heart in searching for the TRUTH.

While you are on this earth, what do you really want to achieve? Is your life all about earning and accumulating wealth as much as you can? Is that what life is all about?

A full life is not all about yourself and your family. Life is about caring for others, making the world a better place. It is about compassion and gratitude.

Do you want to work until you are 70 years old and then die at 75? Are you working so hard all your life only to enjoy 5 years of retirement? What if you die at 60? No retirement at all. All your millions will just go to your children who will happily enjoy your millions. They can retire immediately upon your demise.

The older we get, the more valuable our time is. What is the value of your time? Those who value their free time a lot will retire when they reach financial independence. They are then free to do what they like. They can travel the world, help the poor and needy, write a book, learn to cook, exercise more, read more books, reflect upon their existence in this world, pursue new hobbies, search for the REAL TRUTH, etc.

Think. Don't regret at your death bed.

Can share how to make the world a better place? i smell some serious ******** here...help ourselves first with a decent job, settle our family then help others....

Work till 70? why not? if someone enjoys what he is doing? at least keep the mind healthy rather than stay home rot....and can live decently with a working income....

REAL TRUTH? even trump don't talk about that..care to share???

You should aspire more. Don't rest on your laurels. Are you currently living in a condo? If you are, you should work harder to own a bungalow with a private swimming pool and private gym so that you don't have to share with others. A GCB costs $20 million. Work harder and longer, as long as you can. Don't be easily satisfied. All the best.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Nobody would want to nor can work 24/7 - meaning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not too long ago, maybe 15 years ago, a lot of companies including the civil service require their employees to work 5 and a half days week. Having worked in those days and now, I can say that having a 2 day weekend definitely beats having one and half day weekend. That, however, does not mean that I am working fewer hours now. I am still easily clocking 45 hours or more each week. But having the 2 day weekend really allowed me to unwind and re-charge. I feel fresh and energized going into each new week.

Yes, we as humans, cannot work 24/7 but what about our money? Wouldn't it be nice to have income coming in while we sleep, while we unwind and relax and while we spend? Especially if you are nearing retirement like myself. At 56, I can perhaps working for another 6 years? With Trump taking over as the new US president next year, the world is a lot more uncertain. So, will the company able to let me work another 6 years?

To prepare for such uncertainties, I have been building up my passive income sources over the years. Yes, from those years when we were working 5 and a half days a week till today. Investing for passive income is a slow process, and initially you may even be discouraged by the slow returns. But like they say - good things come to those who wait!

When I first started investing, I was very reluctant to share with my wife and friends because what I was getting in passive income was insignificant, something like $200 - $300 per month. Friends were getting more from their fixed deposits interest!

Now, things are different. With the current year coming to a close, my tally of my passive income for this year comes up to $149k. It grew roughly by $10k each year for the last 4 years. It grew because of constant cash infusion into more investment plus reinvesting the passive income as I am still working.

Having passive income is akin to having multiple pay days throughout the year. My "busiest" income months are in May, August, October and November because of the investment mixed that I am currently having. Busiest because every few days I would have a few thousand dollars credited into my bank account. It is really a liberating feeling to see your account balance goes up instead of coming down when you go and withdraw money!

My points in sharing this are that:
1. We cannot work, neither do we want to work 24/7, but our money can!
2. Investing for income is a slow process but you have to start somewhere
3. If you don't need to use the passive income, reinvest them and see the compounding effect.
4. Having passive income stream is always a good hedge against an uncertain economy. It removes unnecessary stress. Life should be enjoyed and not be burdened with worries, especially over money.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Nobody would want to nor can work 24/7 - meaning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not too long ago, maybe 15 years ago, a lot of companies including the civil service require their employees to work 5 and a half days week. Having worked in those days and now, I can say that having a 2 day weekend definitely beats having one and half day weekend. That, however, does not mean that I am working fewer hours now. I am still easily clocking 45 hours or more each week. But having the 2 day weekend really allowed me to unwind and re-charge. I feel fresh and energized going into each new week.

Yes, we as humans, cannot work 24/7 but what about our money? Wouldn't it be nice to have income coming in while we sleep, while we unwind and relax and while we spend? Especially if you are nearing retirement like myself. At 56, I can perhaps working for another 6 years? With Trump taking over as the new US president next year, the world is a lot more uncertain. So, will the company able to let me work another 6 years?

To prepare for such uncertainties, I have been building up my passive income sources over the years. Yes, from those years when we were working 5 and a half days a week till today. Investing for passive income is a slow process, and initially you may even be discouraged by the slow returns. But like they say - good things come to those who wait!

When I first started investing, I was very reluctant to share with my wife and friends because what I was getting in passive income was insignificant, something like $200 - $300 per month. Friends were getting more from their fixed deposits interest!

Now, things are different. With the current year coming to a close, my tally of my passive income for this year comes up to $149k. It grew roughly by $10k each year for the last 4 years. It grew because of constant cash infusion into more investment plus reinvesting the passive income as I am still working.

Having passive income is akin to having multiple pay days throughout the year. My "busiest" income months are in May, August, October and November because of the investment mixed that I am currently having. Busiest because every few days I would have a few thousand dollars credited into my bank account. It is really a liberating feeling to see your account balance goes up instead of coming down when you go and withdraw money!

My points in sharing this are that:
1. We cannot work, neither do we want to work 24/7, but our money can!
2. Investing for income is a slow process but you have to start somewhere
3. If you don't need to use the passive income, reinvest them and see the compounding effect.
4. Having passive income stream is always a good hedge against an uncertain economy. It removes unnecessary stress. Life should be enjoyed and not be burdened with worries, especially over money.

Agree. May I know what do you invest in?

Passive income? Might as well work harder .. My job simply doesn't allow me time to think of such.. A sales deal could mean $15k and above ... Wait for three months just to make $2-5k of passive? Don't waste my time

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Passive income? Might as well work harder .. My job simply doesn't allow me time to think of such.. A sales deal could mean $15k and above ... Wait for three months just to make $2-5k of passive? Don't waste my time

Passive income, by its very definition, means income that does not depend on your own labour. Intrinsic in that definition, is that it depends on the labour of others, people like yourself who work hard and indirectly for investors like myself.

Passive income is good for all age groups. When you are young, full of energy and drive, and hardworking, passive income will help speed up your wealth build up. When your passive income reached a certain amount it can be like another family member working and contributing to the overall family income. When you are old and retired, passive income can be like a silent worker working for you while you sit back and enjoy your retirement years.

For the whole scheme of things to work, there must be people working hard in those companies that I invest in. People like yourself and myself, since I am still working. So I was obviously concerned when I read that many people after attending Robert Kiyosaki's seminar had wanted to quit their work, and go into investment instead. Imagine a world of investors with no one working. The whole scheme will collapse!

I was therefore heartened that there are people who work hard and can pull in money/profits for the companies they work for, which inevitably means good dividends for investors like myself.

I was also therefore very disappointed with those who retire young and waste away their time and talent looking out windows and developing a fear of peak hour traffic.