☕ 2nd Coffee in Singapore with Eric Sim

To be the BEST: You need to self-develop and be self aware

🏦 My next coffee catch up was with Eric Sim and we were comparing the FS market in HK and Singapore

🧠 He told me that he never thought he would be a successful MD at UBS when he was young

But one thing he taught me that

💡 If we want to be the best in our industry, there are 2 things we need to do

1. To be self-aware

- How well/bad am I doing in the market?

- Am I the top recruiter in town for Finance & Accounting?

- Am I hunting enough new clients and candidates?

🌤️ If I am aware that I am not good enough, then I move on to next step

2. To self-develop

- If I am still not yet the best recruiter/career coach in town, what other areas can I improve

- Do I need to do more marketing in Hong Kong and beyond HK?

- To land more deals and referral fees from overseas?

- How can I bring in more revenue and increase my impact to the world?

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⏰ Finding Time for Reflection

During his time as an investment banker, Eric’s schedule was jam-packed with client calls, product meetings, and travel.

✍ There was no time for reflection.

To advance in his career, he realized he needed to carve out time to think and plan strategically.

🇭🇰 In Hong Kong, where life is super fast paced

I always fill my schedule with back to back meetings

📚 Because I am scared of MISSING OUT compared to my peers

I am worried that if I don't work hard enough, I will be gone/deemed weaker than my friends

📘 Yet I often forget to pause and reflect on our true direction.

The Importance of Direction

🧭 Are the actions we’re taking leading us toward our goals?

Taking time to reflect can help us ensure we’re on the right path.

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