If you understand something about banks, you may notice that they have a few common traits: 1. When you least think of them, they contact you most (with cold calls). 2. When you don’t want to see them, they want to reach you (to collect outstanding loan). 3. When you need them the least, they want to lend you the most. 4. When you need them the most, they want to lend you … [Read more...]
The analogy of a blissful marriage and a good property
Tonight while flipping through the local TV channels in my hotel room somewhere in Taiwan, I came across a variety show with the hosts and guests sharing their views on 'what makes a blissful woman'. The blissful marriage A local celebrity backed her argument with a thought-provoking remark, “女人不是要嫁得到，是要嫁得好。” (What women really want is not to be able to get married, but to … [Read more...]
Can’t afford not having it
We had lunch in a neighborhood shopping mall on Saturday. Although the carpark was already full before 1 p.m., we were surprised too see that there were no queue in front of the restaurants. In fact, the traffic in the shopping mall was just like any non-peak hour on a normal weekday. Where are the rest of the shoppers? While waiting for the food, I went down to the … [Read more...]
The biggest weakness of property buyers
What do you think is the biggest weakness of buyers when they shop for properties? Lack of experience? Insufficient fund? Age disadvantage? Resident status? Non 1st-time buyer? Not really. For any of the above problems, there is still a way out. The biggest weakness of property buyers is their lack of independent thinking. It is the lack of capability to think for … [Read more...]
The mentality of the rich
Do you agree that rich people are often misers? Maybe the difficult route to great fortune makes them more reluctant to part with their money. Or perhaps they come from a humble background. One day when they have money, they will treasure every dollar in their pocket. But I think the real reason is: the truly wealthy understand the difference between Price and … [Read more...]