2015 does not look like a good year

Standard Chartered has cut 2000 jobs
Coke has also cut 1800 jobs
Local companies are reducing headcount for the festive season.

Interest rates are creeping up
Oil prices are unstable

It seems that growth will be muted for 2015.

Let's see how gold goes.



The Young CEO

Time Management

Having some issues recently with time management as I have been really bogged down with tons of work.

Have resorted to cycling in the gym instead of jogging just so that I can continue to reply to emails.

I used to be those who said time management is really important but I'm lacking the support network that can help me with the daily grind so end up having to fight fire by myself.

Been trying to find diff groups to build that network but am unable to source for one that I can really trust.

Time to reflect.


The Young CEO

Should I have said something else?

Went for an important pitch this afternoon. The pitch flow was ok but the panelists had something else in mind for the directions of the company.

I did not quite agree with them as I always felt that as a company, providing better services at a cheaper rate would be how we gain market share instead of leveraging on other mechanics.

I stood firm to what I believed in and fought a tough battle together with my partner. Came out with only a 50/50 chance of getting the money.

Now..I am starting to think if I should have said something else. Maybe I will revisit this post couple of months down to road to see if I made the right decision.



The Young CEO

Start Work at 7am, End by 5pm

Been trying out a new routine instead of working late into the night.

I found that it works better as there are alot of distractions that pop up in the late morning to early afternoon. The Facebook posts, emails, articles. Most of them start when people reach the office at 9am and clear out their To-do list.

I think I am sticking to this routine. At least I am able to get in a full 2-3 hours of pure work each morning before the distractions appear all around. Willpower and concentration? It doesn't work out that well when clients start calling in or when the whatsapp comes in.

What do you do when feeling down? CAT NAP!

Had 3 pitches today and got caught in the rain while doing so. The first pitch pretty much took up the whole morning and it was terrible. Almost got into an argument with the panelist as we were looking at 2 different directions for the company.

I had pretty much put up a tough fight in terms of steering the way I want my company to grow. We shall see how it goes.

Left the place for the next appointment (back to back) which I had about an hour buffer time. It was raining really heavily and I braved the rain trying to look for a bus stop (I did not drive today).

After the 2nd appointment, decided on crashing home for abit before the 3rd appointment in the evening. Grabbed a hearty lunch (didn't have breakfast) and it was about 3pm before I ate anything today.

I had quite a number of things in my To-do List but decided on putting everything aside and taking an hour nap. Woke up and continued work for the next 3 hours before my evening appointment.

The cat nap worked wonders else I have already fallen sick from walking in the rain all afternoon.

The Young CEO

What would be a good add to the portfolio?

I have my eye on 3 stocks:
GSH
Super Group
Sembcorp

All 3 have good financial standings, are nowhere near their 52 weeks high and have good management teams.

Keeping an eye on them.

Anyone else has any watchlist on which to buy for Christmas?


The Young CEO

Bad Luck Brian

Do you believe in bad luck?

I try not to but sometimes I think some people are bad luck. Maybe it is just the energy between 2 people that makes me feel this way. It is days where everything goes wrong just because the 2 of you worked together. It is like the 2 of you can not work together.

Superstition? Or just not fated?

What do you guys think?

The Young CEO