Introduction

Aloysius and I attended the SYC Young Investors Forum, organised by SIAS Youth Chapter, yesterday. We make it a point to attend such events at least once every other month so as to network and learn from fellow investors. While the topics being discussed were very basic, there were some key insights shared by the speakers that I felt shouldn’t be kept just to the audience in the room. Hence, the purpose of this post! So aside from the free Long John Silvers breakfast sandwich and a bottle of water, here are our key takeaways from the forum:

1. Share Your Goals With Friends

Based on a study, people who do not write down their goals have a 43% chance of achieving them. People who write down their goals have a 64% chance of attaining them. This is because it makes us accountable and serves as a reminder to us. ......