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Saturday, July 22, 2017

You are not successful in Singapore unless you do this.

In retirement, I have become totally slothful. 

 I go to bed late. I wake up late. 

 I spend time getting my hands dirty in my planter and also staring into my aquarium.




Make simple meals. 

 Do some housework. 

 Watch some TV and do lots of online gaming. 

 Of course, I still blog and interact with readers but everything is OTOT lah. 

 Don't know what is OTOT? 

 Ask anyone who has done NS. 

 Don't know what NS is? 

 Never mind.



Oh, did I say I also take a nap whenever I want in the day?

What about my social life? 

 Very little because I rather prefer my own company.

 It should come as no surprise that I have avoided going to large gatherings for a while.




(Did someone say Singapore's doors are always open to welcome the rich in the video?)


C:
I just moved into a bigger condo recently. 
I am going to keep my old condo for rental income.

B:
We are thinking of upgrading too.

C:
Your condo is nice and big. 
Why must upgrade?

B:
You know where I stay, right? 
We thought of moving somewhere central.

C:
Central will cost a lot more for the same size


B:
With our combined income, we can just about make it. Now, still looking.

C:
AK, what about you?

AK:
Me? 
I stay in a shoebox apartment.

C:
OMG! 
Why such a small apartment?

B:
It is OK lah. 
Can always upgrade.

AK:
I cannot because no bank would lend me any money...








When I mentioned this incident to my banker, he gave me some advice.

 Banker:
Didn't you tell them you have retired?

AK:
I usually tell people I am unemployed.

Banker:
No, no. You mustn't tell people that. 
They will look down on you. 
You must always show people you are successful.

AK:
Really? How do you do that?


Banker:
They are usually impressed by how I have a luxury condo and a luxury car at such a young age. 

 You must have visible signs of success and don't be afraid to flaunt it.



I have been so wrong for so long. 

 Alamak.

How liddat? 

 I so cham liddat.


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22 comments:

  1. BrinaJuly 22, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Alamak... reminds me of the saying 人比人，气死人
    As long as you are contented, who cares about what others say? :D

    brina

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  2. johnJuly 22, 2017 at 10:53 AM

    Go on a world tour

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  3. AK71July 22, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Brina,

    I also say. ;p

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  4. AK71July 22, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Hi john,

    I lazy. -.-"

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  5. Singapore Man of LeisureJuly 22, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    AK,

    Psst.

    You interested in a pair of new Dunbill sunglasses?

    Or Harmas scaft to hide your face next time you do a talk?

    How about a Blurberry luggage for your next trip?

    I got lobang ;)

    Must look attas OK?

    Oh! By the way, must take your car next time you go to the supermarket or coffee shop 5 mintues walk away. And "beep, beep" your car when you arrive.

    Cooly take off your Dunbill glasses and Harmas scarf (pretend you driving a covertible lah!), and show you care for Mother Earth by putting your groceries in your Blurberry luggage!


    And don't tell people you live in a shoe-box apartment.

    Say you live in a FREEHOLD condo that's custom and right-sized for your OTOT lifestyle!

    Use all the "buzz" words ;)

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  6. AK71July 22, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Hi SMOL,

    My banker says:

    "Why did you buy such a small car? You should get a Mercedes Benz E class."

    Like that how?

    You have lobang for Dunbill, Harmas and Blurberry brands.

    But you have lobang for Mesadist Bends E class or not?

    I have much to learn from you, ol' wise one.

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  7. Singapore Man of LeisureJuly 23, 2017 at 12:13 AM

    AK,

    My time got those matchbox miniature cars. Soild ones made in metal.

    Nowadays I found in Toys "R" Us some other brands but the material not so "robust"...


    You know what? There's also Mesadist Bends E class in paper from incense shops!?

    Even in afterlife still cannot lose fase?


    Old your head! I'm just a bit wrinkled ;)

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  8. foolish chameleonJuly 24, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    do you feel lonely without a companion?

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  9. AK71July 24, 2017 at 8:52 AM

    Hi SMOL,

    I am taking notes.

    Kamsiah you, ol' wrinkled one. ;p

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  10. AK71July 24, 2017 at 8:53 AM

    Hi fc,

    I spend time with family and friends regularly too. ;)

    For someone who prefers his own company, hard to feel lonely. ;p

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  11. CoryJuly 24, 2017 at 11:07 AM

    AK, recently i played with "Air Brush" modelling. Quite interesting to add to your gaming, planting and aquarium. Taipei has a lot of interesting legacy hobbies.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbV_ORs6160

    LOL


    Cory

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  12. AK71July 24, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Cory,

    I have two left hand and two left legs. Very clumsy.

    Thanks for the suggestions. :)

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  13. KevinJuly 26, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Hi AK,

    You are not wrong. We need people like B,C and Banker to be/appear "successful" so that our shares in property development companies can do well to reward us. :P

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  14. AK71July 27, 2017 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Kevin,

    I know what you are saying. ;)

    Let's hope it does not lead to bigger demonstrations in Hong Lim Park in future. ;p

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  15. KevinJuly 27, 2017 at 4:19 PM

    Hi AK,

    Hopefully, it does not lead to demonstrations in Hong Lim Park seen during the DBS high notes saga over in 2008. Back then no swanky MBFC yet, DBS HQ was over at Shenton Way. ;p

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  16. AK71July 27, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Kevin,

    The retiree in me says that free shows are always welcome.

    Well, as long as they don't impact my life negatively. ;p

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  17. CindyJuly 30, 2017 at 6:40 AM

    Hi AK,

    I just read some of your older posts and I was so impressed by your success!

    I'm also retired (around your age). I've thought about moving back to Asia, but I don't like it when my relatives and friends ask me strange questions (like, "Why don't you look for a job?" "What do you do?" "How much do you earn?").

    I also prefer living a simple life and keeping a low profile, and it's easier to do so in a western country.

    I wonder if you have ever thought about moving to another country (with lower living costs, nicer homes, better life quality and more open-minded ppl).

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  18. AK71July 31, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Cindy,

    Oh, I know what you mean about curious relatives. I get that.

    I have gained a reputation amongst my relatives for being anti-social. Not a bad thing. ;p

    Move to another country? Never say never but I want to be here while my parents are still around. For now, I still like to stay in Singapore. :)

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  19. AK71July 21, 2018 at 11:27 AM

    UPDATED.

    (Did someone say Singapore's doors are always open to welcome the rich in the video?)

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  20. WTKJuly 21, 2018 at 7:57 PM

    Hi AK 71,

    You make the right decision based on my perspective. Stay in Singapore while the parents are still around. It feels great to be able to make decision based on own preferences.

    Ben

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  21. AK71July 22, 2018 at 11:50 PM

    Hi Ben,

    I spend a whole day with my parents at least once a week.

    We would go out shopping and have lunch and dinner together. :)

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  22. AK71February 22, 2019 at 12:29 PM

    Reader says...
    I am very impressed by your achievements, AK.
    I think you are a very good investor.

    AK says...
    Honestly, I don't think I am a very good investor.
    However, I am probably better than the average person when it comes to money management.
    It we are good at managing our money, if we do not make too many mistakes when it comes to investing our money, chances are we will do better than most. :)

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