Nur Amirra Financial Services Manager	Nur Amirra Financial Services Manager Success or happiness or both?
Success or happiness or both?

To me, success is not just about what we possess but who we’ve become as individuals. Armed with a positive attitude, mindset and character, my team and I always strive to Do Right, which is gospel to us. It is beyond doubt that one will live a fulfilling life by  doing the right things to produce positive results. This is an invaluable lesson my mentor, who is also my director, has taught me. The journey will always be a rocky road but I live by the rule that nothing worth having comes easy.

The industry has opened my eyes by allowing me to understand myself better, accepting my weaknesses and enhancing my strengths. The process of my character development would have been unachievable if I had not joined this industry. With the help of my mentor, I am thrilled to be able to impart this to my team.

It is of great importance to me that my second family, my team, seek to constantly improve as individuals on top of endeavouring to assist and educate the people around us on how important financial planning is. With Prudential, we are given the opportunity to do more and give more to our family, friends and clients.

With proper guidance, everyone has the chance to grow, lead and attain success – regardless of age, gender and ethnicity.
That is the beauty of this industry.

Nathan Lum Executive Financial Consultant	Nathan Lum Executive Financial Consultant “This isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle.”
“This isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle.”

For some, finding fulfilment in their jobs is a lifelong pursuit. While this satisfaction did not come immediately, I can now say with 100% conviction that I love what I do. How I plan for my clients today will not only impact them but also their loved ones. Providing financial support when they need it most is like providing a parachute when jumping out of a plane; you do not require it on regular days, but when you need it, you have it. During times of medical crisis, my clients only need to focus on their recovery.

As a fresh graduate in 2013, I felt that the world was my oyster. I certainly did not know if embarking on a financial services career was the right one. Looking back, this was certainly the riskiest but the best decision that I have made. Being a Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) member is a symbol of the trust that all my clients have in me to manage their financial portfolios and has also validated my decision to join Prudential. When you find something you enjoy so much, it isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle.

Joelle Ong Financial Consultant	Joelle Ong Financial Consultant "With courage, we can be limitless."
"With courage, we can be limitless."

I’ve always wanted to build my own business, like a game of Monopoly, that involves strategising to grow wealth and win. The mundane 9-5 job was not an option for me. There are many limiting factors for progression and self-expression which gives me no purpose and drive. I desire to own the flexibility and control to drive my development and this career aligns with my vision.

However, the decision to join this industry wasn’t straightforward. I felt time trying out in this industry would put me at risk in falling behind my peers. What if I failed? But I decided not to let fear dictate my future and hinder greater achievements. Hence, I took the plunge!

Being a financial consultant allows me to explore all my potential as a person and has given me the opportunity to build my dreams from zero. Prudential provides a very good support system for beginners to explore their capabilities and creativities for success. Input equals output; it’s just how we strategise to get there quicker.

Although fear of rejections is what we face from time to time but according to Robin Sharma, “The fears we don’t face becomes our limits.” And only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live and truly be free. With courage, we can be limitless.

Success does not come from a standard formula. Everyone has a different potential that may bring each on a different route to it, so long as there is the desire and willingness to put in hard work. There are many interesting skills to pick up from this career. It will be a fun and rewarding ride for anyone who’s willing to trade their discomfort for growth.