The Rules of Everything: A complete code for success and happiness in everything that matters

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Do what you want with your money. Give it all away. Burn it. Whatever. I’m going to try and be Switzerland about this and be super neutral. Conclusion

That’s it. The sad thing is, in Malaysia, most investment professionals will use you. Many unit trust/mutual funds in Malaysia offered by private financial institutions have high fees, it’s revolting. When it comes to unit trusts alone, there are way too many options and way too many fees. The average entry fee in Malaysia is 5-6% (this is NOT including management fee, a few more %!). This is a book that is not something I would normally read, so I come to it with no expectations and previous knowledge of the author or his books. This book is a collection of the Top 10 Rules from several books that the author has written. The books cover many aspects of a person's life and how they can live it better. Move in only if you’ve set a wedding date.” Otherwise, the man will see you do things like floss, and he might realize you are human. When a man wants to marry you, he usually gives you jewelry, not sporty or practical gifts like a toaster oven.” Truth: If my date gifted me a toaster oven, I would be forced to conclude that he didn’t know me at all, had never seen the size of my (nonexistent) apartment kitchen, and had a strange affinity for toasted foods. But! To someone, a toaster oven might be a dream gift. Let us remember that only one of the five love languages is “receiving gifts.” There are far more important things in this world than whether someone gives you jewelry.

Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad – 0% sales and management fees; please correct if wrong Edit: was wrong. Fixed price has no sales fee, but the variable price one imposes up to 5% sales fee. (credit to reader py for pointing it out) Will money help then? I have no idea, maybe yes, maybe not. I’d like to keep the yes option open anyway in case I need it. This book made me realise that I just want ‘just enough’ kind of wealth. I want my life to be comfortable and I want to have enough to support people I love and donate to whomever I want. Beyond that, money has no use for me, it’s not like I want a private yacht collection or whatever. I refuse to be shamed for wanting money to get this life. I covered this feeling in full in my [Personal] How it feels like to constantly obsess over money article. ElisaRiva / Pixabay Rule 14 – Don’t make money by being bad While I did find a lot of things in this book to be useful and also a lot is common sense, there were also certain things that really jarred with me. I could see what the author was getting at but some of the things didn't feel right. But this is advice and it is up to an individual as to whether they want to take it or leave it. For me the work and life balance are important, I have a balance between the two that I am happy with, maybe it is because I am older and have had the experience of working, having children, running a house and balancing all sorts of things that at I have naturally prioritised things.

This is a major reason why I’ve been focusing on fashion lately. I still tend to under-dress, but progress is there. Some of you might disagree with this rule, that’s fine too. I’m still experimenting with this rule myself. Rule 32 – You have to work hard to get rich enough not to have to work hardContinuously make money passively in any way you can with what you have, whether through your assets (cars, houses) or plain cash P/s- Still have to keep Rule 80 in mind – Know when to let go of investments. PublicDomainPictures / Pixabay Rule 79 – Make your money work for you Richard Templar stressed that all the money in the world couldn’t buy a restful, conscience-free life. I love this point, it’s hard not to. One can be wealthy without taking advantage of other people or ruining the environment. Rule 24 – Only by looking wealthy you can become wealthy P/s – obviously don’t let people take advantage of your generosity either. tazzanderson / Pixabay Rule 99 – You really, really can’t take it with you

Whether it’s at work or in their relationships, as parents or managing their money, the Rules have described how happy and successful people behave for over 25 years. The Rules of Everything contains the top 100 rules from the bestselling Rules books, as voted for by readers, so you can follow the common-sense advice on how to be happier and more successful. The Rules of Everything: A complete code for success and happiness in everything that matters by Richard Templar – eBook Details Hark! A red flag. “Some therapists will think that The Rules are dishonest and manipulative,” the book warns. “They will encourage you to be open and vulnerable in your relationships, to talk things out, not to keep your feelings of love or hurt inside.” I mean, yeah. Your therapist would encourage such things because THAT IS CALLED BEING A HEALTHY PERSON. And for what it’s worth, so would I. The sections in this book are - The Rules of- Work, Management, Life, Wealth, Parenting, Love, to Break, of People, Thinking, Living Well and a shorter one on Knowing When to Break the Rules.

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You know when you call a big company — the bank, an airline, your health insurance provider — and after suffering through seventeen minutes of flute-heavy hold music, somebody finally answers, only to hang up on you? Apparently, that feeling drives men wild. Because people LOVE being ignored. It makes them feel good and sets you up for a lifetime of open and honest communication. Rule #12: Stop Dating Him if He Doesn’t Buy You a Romantic Gift for Your Birthday or Valentine’s Day It includes moral and ethical values that I believe in (including a reminder that you can’t take money to the grave, so don’t hold money too tightly)

FundSupermart (I have a Private Retirement Scheme fund there) – 1-2% management fee + 1.75% sales charge (+ extra fees for specific funds) Agree. 100%. A good relationship is worth more than any amount of money in the world. I never want to lose someone over something as boring as money. When I was younger, I didn’t follow this rule and it just made me resentful. I hated the feeling. Don’t overwhelm him with your career triumphs. Try to let him shine!” BUT YOU JUST TOLD ME I AM A CREATURE UNLIKE ANY OTHER. Do I not shine? Pair this with Rule 104 – Spend your own money because no one can spend it as wisely as you. Another mental explosion. Of course I deserve to spend my own money, duh Suraya. New Rule 3 under The Rules of other people’s wealth (available in 2015 edition) – Other people’s money belongs to them QAS you can see this list of topics does cover a vast array of items that are intrinsic to the way a person lives. The author gives tips, advice, scenarios and ways of being better, more successful, richer, happier and so on.The rich’s leisure time was paid for well in advance when they worked hard in the beginning. It’s not that they don’t work hard. It’s because they did. Gamechanger. Boom. Mental explosion. sheadquarters / Pixabay Rule 58 – By all means, use the investment professionals (but don’t be used by them) Full Book Name: The Rules of Everything: A complete code for success and happiness in everything that matters