thoughts and pennings

Got alternative?

imbino — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:26:26 +0000

Did a 25 minute jog today and did 7 pull ups after. Nothing big, but its a start and it feels good. Been working for 14 days straight – its starting to feel like the first half of my first year in banking.

Have been thinking about what one of my buddies said. I guess if there’s no matter alternative at present, its best to suck it up and attempt to enjoy the process, and to view problems more of challenges that will best prepare you for the future instead of a cause of pain without return. The more painful the process, the stronger you grow, provided it doesn’t kill you.

And if there’s no better alternative, lets suck it up and enjoy, instead of being a whiner and complain kid. Don’t criticize, complain or condemn. After all, these tough times too, shall pass. So hang in there my man and enjoy the ride.

Inklings

imbino — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:35:43 +0000

Books read over the past month

Warrior Elite – Forging of SEAL Class 228 by Dick Couch

Boomerang by Michael Lewis

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Currently reading

The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

Choice

imbino — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:21:42 +0000

At the end of the day, I’ve come to realize that I’ve the power of choice. From the tangible things such as what color shoes to purchase, to the intangible such as how I would respond to a situation. It all lies within and determines what I’ll do and how I’ll end up feeling.

Choice – it happens daily without one really realizing, and when one makes a choice, let one stick with the decision till the reasons for making it don’t hold true anymore.

Another reason

imbino — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:24:36 +0000

On why i continue with this? Simple its because it places me in best stead to get into the grand game of investment management.

Be patient, hang in there.

Happiness starts from within

imbino — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:54:30 +0000

Flashback

imbino — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:23:30 +0000

I’m coming round and now my vision is so clear
If I could change my state of mind then I would disappear
The love I get from you is something I can’t chance
And I could let you slip away without a second glance

Why can’t I realize I’m fighting for my life?
Woah Woah!

This is like a flashback
This is like a dream
This is like all the things you can fit inside a memory

Why can’t I realize I’m fighting for my life?

The perils of being too responsible.

imbino — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:12:49 +0000

You get cold sweats at night, work related problems swarm your mind when you sleep and you just want to clear your plate of work asap, no matter what.

The remedy to that is, easier said than done, not to give too much of a flying fuck. Bcos at end of the day no one but ure loved ones is going to care about your well being and happiness. True story.

James Blunt – Dangerous (Deniz Koyu & Johan Wedel Remix)

imbino — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:36:00 +0000

I’ll be wrapped around your finger, let the moment linger… see you on the other side.

Song of the week. Monday’s officially over and four more days to go before the weekend comes around again. Been having a mix of cranking hard and taking it easy, not sure whether the weekend’s gonna materialize but whatever, i’ll just take it in my stride.

After all, its gonna be just eight more weeks before i go on holiday. Hopefully it’ll be a restful one instead of a stressful one.

Feels good to work out. Did a moderate tempo 33 minutes run with a couple of upper body weights to stress the muscle.s Nice and fuzzy right now. Time to crash. Early morning tomorrow.

Weekend.

imbino — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:35:21 +0000

This weekend was pretty awesome. Johnnie Walker Jet Black Party was a blast, one of the better parties I’ve been to this year. Not that I’ve been to many though.

Great atmosphere, free flow of JW whiskey, good conversation and the crowd was just right. Awesome, kudos to DL and RT.

Having lunch with the siblings today at La Petite Cuisine was nice as well. Both the food and the Company.

Its time to start a brand new week. Cheers.

Perspectives

imbino — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:16:55 +0000

Always good to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. As it was said back by the old school chinese teachers in middle school, there’s always a taller and bigger mountain.

What may seem impossible right now might just be what another guy eats for breakfast. An ultrarun might sound tough to the mainstream, but then its just a day in the fun for some. An ironman triathlon would be a walk in the park for a seasoned adventure racer. A rough week slogging out 100 hrs in the office might just be a what another dude does week in week out in a factory without any complains. Make the best of what you have to be the person you’ve always wanted to be.

Keep the dreams alive, because hope is what keeps the fire burning. I dream of days where I sit back and manage my own fund, answering to no one else but myself and my loved ones. Working out and looking at stocks, tending to my garden, exploring various societies and learning different cultures. I’m content with peace and tranquility of mind, preferring that to the glamour and high life being a banker could possibly offer. A lone wolf, pitting myself against the markets, against my own standards, far removed from the imposing societal pressures and requisites. Who gives a damn anyway? Settling down, buying a hdb flat, raising a family, working 24/7 to make ends meet. Nah that doesn’t fly too well with my notion of a fulfilling life. I’ll find a mate, only if i can find one similar to me. That’s going to be tough.

Life has way too much to offer to conform. And the markets have presented itself with a perfect opportunity to exploit a contrarian position. I have to make sure I take advantage of this downturn. That will be done.

In the meantime, I suppose I have to pay my dues. Its not that hard actually, doing this ibanking thing. What’s hard is to maintain your motivation and find the challenges which lie within. That by itself, represents the perfect challenge.