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如何達致財務自由與提早退休

大家好!歡迎返到我哋嘅頻道。今日,我哋會分享《Playing with FIRE: How Far Would You Go for Financial Freedom?》呢本書嘅幾個關鍵要點。呢本書係由Scott Rieckens寫嘅,講述佢同佢家庭點樣追求財務獨立同提早退休嘅旅程。

首先,Rieckens強調咗財務獨立嘅核心理念。佢介紹咗FIRE運動,旨在通過極端儲蓄同明智投資,達到提早退休嘅目標。呢個運動強調要節制開支,專注於儲蓄和投資。

第二,佢分享咗點樣改變生活方式嚟支持呢個目標。例如,佢同佢家庭採取咗極簡主義嘅生活方式,大幅減少唔必要嘅開支,從而加快儲蓄速度。

第三,本書提供咗多個成功案例,說明唔同人點樣通過FIRE運動實現財務自由。呢啲故事唔單止畀人啟發,仲提供咗實用嘅建議同策略。

最後,Rieckens強調咗投資嘅重要性。佢解釋咗點樣通過低成本嘅指數基金同其他投資工具,來增加資產價值,加快達到財務自由嘅步伐。

通過閱讀《Playing with FIRE》,我哋可以學到點樣通過合理嘅理財同投資策略,實現財務獨立同提早退休嘅夢想。如果你覺得呢個視頻有幫助,請點贊、分享同訂閱我哋嘅頻道。多謝收睇!

克服恐懼 —— 我在說故事與建立自信中的旅程

是的,我非常緊張。我的心跳加速,胃部因焦慮而翻滾,旁邊的緊急出口像是一盞指引逃生的明燈。「現在離開還不算晚吧?」我心想。儘管這些年來累積了一些公開演講的經驗,但站在兩百名喝著酒、期待被故事娛樂的人面前,感覺完全不同。我的腦海中充斥著失敗的念頭——呆滯的目光、無聲的拒絕、噓聲,甚至可能有人向我扔飲料。壓力大得無以復加。

是我的導師首次啟發我報名參加一個說故事的課程。他在七十多歲時毅然參加,並表示這讓他感到振奮,還認為這對我的職業生涯也有幫助。當時,我從事銷售工作,他明智地說:「每個人都喜歡聽好故事。你的故事越能讓人產生共鳴,你就越能賣出產品!」我並沒有打算轉行成為說故事的人,但我覺得自己生活在舒適圈裡停滯不前,渴望挑戰自我。我相信突破這些界限能提升我的情緒韌性。於是,我在參加說故事課程和跳傘之間猶豫不決。現在,我希望自己當時選擇了跳傘。

那一刻到來了。主持人的聲音在房間裡迴盪:「讓我們歡迎下一位說故事者,Victor Leung!」我走上前,拿起麥克風,開始了我的六分鐘故事。大部分內容是關於我的家人。我開場說:「我的廚藝差到上週我做了蛋炒飯,連雞蛋都在抱怨自己的命運。他們說,‘我們本以為會變成煎蛋,而不是成為這場災難的人質。’」這是一個愚蠢的輕鬆笑話,但有些人笑了。這些零星的笑聲給了我足夠的信心繼續下去,講出更有吸引力的故事並引起更多的反應。最終,這場表演很成功。我想像中的那些可怕場景都沒有發生。這實際上既有趣又刺激,讓我充滿了腎上腺素和全新的自信。

從那天晚上開始,我繼續講故事,逐漸建立起自信,儘管並不是每次表演都很成功。有時我失敗了,對不同的觀眾以相同的方式講同一個故事,但反應卻參差不齊。有時我遇到了擾亂者。有一次,甚至在一場開放麥克風的活動中,因為超時而被拉下了舞台。但這些最糟糕的情況並不像我擔心的那麼災難性。隨著時間的推移,我學會了觀察觀眾的反應,改善自己的節奏,更自然地互動。我甚至發現了一個名為「每分鐘笑聲」(LPM)的成功指標,是我以前從未聽說過的。我發現,困難的觀眾比容易的觀眾更能磨練我的技巧,而那些所謂的「糟糕」夜晚為「美好」夜晚鋪平了道路。所有這一切都拓展了我的舒適區,而我建立起來的自信延伸到了生活的各個方面。

要掌控我們的生活,首先需要掌控自己,而自信是實現這一目標的關鍵。真正、真誠的自信——而非自大——是推動我們克服挑戰的燃料。它使我們能夠健康地與他人互動,敢於冒險並抓住機會。自信是充實人生的最重要支柱之一,而反之——生活在恐懼、懷疑、不安全感和擔憂中——可能是破壞性的。

我們如何建立自信,並在我們現在的自己與理想中的自己之間架起橋樑?有兩個因素至關重要:自我效能感和自我價值感。

自我效能感是我們能完成任務的信念,直接影響我們實現目標的能力。具有高自我效能感的人將挑戰視為機會,而非威脅,因為他們信任自己的能力和韌性。即使他們未能達成目標,他們也知道這段旅程會幫助他們成長和進步。

對我而言,第一次站上舞台就是為了建立自我效能感。這是一種擁抱不適、直面恐懼、並從成功與失敗中學習的見證。自信的旅程並不是線性或容易的,但這是一趟值得的旅程——對你的職業、你的關係和你的整體幸福來說。

如果你有興趣觀看我的故事和公開演講,請查看這段 YouTube 視頻:

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AWS 安全專業認證

大家好!歡迎返到我哋嘅頻道。今日,我哋會分享《AWS Certified Security Specialty All-in-One Exam Guide》呢本書嘅幾個關鍵要點。呢本書係由Tracy Pierce等人寫嘅,專門為準備考AWS安全專業認證嘅考生設計。

首先,呢本書全面覆蓋咗考試嘅所有內容,包括雲端安全事件調查同應對計劃。學習點樣處理同修復安全事件係考試中一個重要部分。

第二,本書詳細介紹咗使用Amazon CloudWatch進行監控嘅方法。呢個工具可以幫助我哋實時監控AWS環境,提高安全性同合規性。

第三,書中亦提到咗設計同實施安全網絡基礎設施嘅技巧。包括點樣設計邊緣安全同主機安全,確保我哋嘅系統免受外來威脅。

最後,呢本書仲介紹咗AWS身份和訪問管理(IAM)嘅知識。了解點樣管理用戶同權限係保護AWS資源嘅關鍵。

通過閱讀《AWS Certified Security Specialty All-in-One Exam Guide》,我哋可以全面掌握AWS安全專業認證嘅考試內容,同時提升我哋喺實際工作中嘅安全管理能力。如果你覺得呢個視頻有幫助,請點贊、分享同訂閱我哋嘅頻道。多謝收睇!

從貧困移民到億萬富翁

大家好!歡迎返到我哋嘅頻道。今日,我哋會分享John Catsimatidis嘅書《How Far Do You Want to Go?》入面嘅幾個關鍵要點。呢本書講述咗佢從貧困嘅希臘移民到成為億萬富翁嘅成功故事。

首先,Catsimatidis強調咗機會同毅力嘅重要性。佢由一個貧困嘅希臘移民家庭出身,喺紐約市嘅Harlem長大。佢喺讀書期間開始喺一家雜貨店工作,最終決定全職投入呢個行業。

第二,佢提到咗依靠直覺同常識去做決策。Catsimatidis強調,在商業世界中,快速同果斷嘅決策往往能夠帶嚟成功。佢認為,常識同簡單嘅直覺往往比複雜嘅理論更有效。

第三,佢強調咗建立人際關係同網絡嘅重要性。Catsimatidis喺事業初期就開始建立廣泛嘅人際關係,呢啲關係幫助佢喺商業世界中不斷發展。

最後,佢提到咗回饋社會嘅重要性。Catsimatidis認為成功唔單止係賺錢,更係要用自己嘅成功去幫助其他人,回饋社會。

通過閱讀《How Far Do You Want to Go?》,我哋可以學到John Catsimatidis成功嘅秘訣,同時汲取佢嘅經驗,應用喺自己嘅事業中。如果你覺得呢個視頻有幫助,請點贊、分享同訂閱我哋嘅頻道。多謝收睇!

A Guide to Mindful Acceptance

Dealing with anxiety and cravings has been a struggle for as long as I can remember. I tried every tip out there—distracting myself, challenging my thoughts, even trying to ignore them altogether. But none of that really worked. I’d end up even more stressed, wondering why I couldn’t just “get over it.”

Recently, though, I came across a different approach, and it’s honestly changed how I handle tough emotions. Instead of pushing away the anxiety or cravings, I began to just accept them. It might sound strange, but stay with me, because this simple shift has made a big difference for me.

The classic way people tell you to handle anxiety is to question and challenge negative thoughts. For example, if I thought, “Everyone thinks I’m weird,” I’d try to replace it with, “No, people probably don’t notice.” But when you’re really anxious about social situations, it’s hard to believe those new, positive thoughts. It feels like you’re just lying to yourself. And honestly, just trying not to think about it at all feels impossible! It’s like trying not to think about a pink elephant—suddenly, that’s all you can think about. So this approach never felt right for me.

Then I learned about a different approach that’s more about observing and accepting what you feel, instead of fighting it. Rather than trying to shut down my anxious thoughts before a social gathering or while talking to someone new, I’d just notice them. If I felt nervous, I’d acknowledge it, feel where that nervousness showed up in my body, and focus on my breathing. It’s not about getting rid of the anxiety but about realizing, “Okay, I’m anxious in this situation, but that’s okay. I can handle this feeling.” And here’s the surprising part: when I stopped resisting my anxiety, it started feeling less intense.

One example that really sticks with me is from my visits to my grandfather in the hospital. Every time I left, I felt a mix of guilt and sadness. Before, I’d try to shake off those feelings, which only made them worse. But I started a new practice where, after each visit, I’d sit on a bench outside, close my eyes, and let myself feel those emotions fully. I imagined my feelings like dark clouds and my breath like a gentle breeze blowing them away. The guilt and sadness would eventually fade. Sometimes, a lingering heaviness would stick around, but I learned to sit with it. I didn’t need to push it away; it was okay to feel sad. This small change helped me feel more at peace, even during tough times.

Another place this approach helped was with cravings, especially around things like binge-watching TikTok. I used to feel guilty about spending hours scrolling through videos, telling myself, “I won’t do it tonight.” But shifting from “I won’t” to “I want to” changed everything. I started focusing on wanting to do things that felt better for me in the long run, like reading a book, spending time with friends, or getting a good night’s sleep. I’d remind myself of how much better I felt when I chose these things. This way, I wasn’t fighting the craving to scroll through TikTok; I was just choosing something that felt better. Surprisingly, this made it much easier to stick to my goals.

This same approach worked for other cravings, like the urge to scroll through TikTok. Instead of trying to make the urge disappear, I started observing it. When I felt the pull to open the app, I’d pause and check in with how my body felt. Maybe there was some restlessness or a bit of boredom. Rather than giving in immediately, I’d imagine the urge like a wave building up. Waves rise and fall, but they always fade. I reminded myself that even if I didn’t open TikTok right away, the urge would eventually disappear on its own. This helped me break the habit of mindless scrolling and enjoy more intentional moments of downtime.

Both anxiety and cravings can feel like waves crashing over us. But by simply observing them, without fighting or judging, I’ve learned to let these feelings come and go. This shift has been a game-changer for me. Now, instead of getting frustrated with myself, I feel calmer and more in control.

So if you’re struggling with anxiety, cravings, or just tough emotions in general, maybe give this approach a try. Don’t fight it. Just observe, breathe, and let it be. You might find, like I did, that sometimes the easiest way to overcome something is by not fighting it at all.

探索中華文化的深厚底蘊

大家好!歡迎返到我哋嘅頻道。今日我哋會探討《中華文化十二講》呢本書,係由著名學者錢穆先生寫嘅。呢本書探討咗中國文化嘅成就、意義同價值。

首先,錢穆先生強調咗中國文化嘅獨特成就。佢認為中國文化有其深厚嘅歷史背景同重要性,即使喺現代社會中,我哋都應該尊重同繼承呢啲傳統。

第二,佢討論咗中國文化嘅核心價值觀,例如家庭、和諧同禮儀。呢啲價值觀唔單止影響咗中國人嘅生活方式,仲喺全球範圍內產生咗深遠嘅影響。

第三,錢穆先生亦提到咗中國文化對人類未來嘅貢獻。佢相信,中國文化嘅復興可以為世界帶嚟新嘅希望同方向。

通過閱讀《中華文化十二講》,我哋可以更深入理解中國文化嘅博大精深,並且從中汲取智慧。希望大家可以從呢本書中學到有用嘅知識,並且應用喺自己嘅生活中。如果你覺得呢個視頻有幫助,請點贊、分享同訂閱我哋嘅頻道。多謝收睇!

正念接受的指南

處理焦慮和渴望一直以來都是我面臨的一大挑戰。我試過所有的方法——分散注意力、挑戰自己的想法,甚至試圖完全忽視它們。然而,這些方法都沒有效果。我最終變得更加壓力重重,不禁懷疑自己為什麼無法「克服它」。

最近,我接觸到了一種不同的方法,這種方法真的改變了我應對困難情緒的方式。不再是試圖驅趕焦慮或渴望,而是開始接納它們。這可能聽起來有點奇怪,但請聽我說,這種簡單的轉變對我來說有著巨大的影響。

傳統的方法是通過質疑和挑戰負面想法來處理焦慮。例如,如果我想著「每個人都覺得我很奇怪」,我會試著用「不,人們可能根本沒注意到」來取代這種想法。但是,當你對社交場合真的感到焦慮時,很難相信這些新的、積極的想法。這感覺像是在對自己撒謊。說真的,試圖不去想它根本就是不可能的!這就像試著不去想一隻粉紅色的大象——突然間,這就是你腦中唯一的畫面。所以,這種方法對我來說從來沒有奏效。

後來,我學到了一種更關於觀察和接受自己感受的方法,而不是與之抗爭。在社交聚會前或與新認識的人聊天時,我不再試圖壓制我的焦慮想法,而是注意到它們。如果我感到緊張,我會承認這種感覺,感受這種緊張感在身體中的具體位置,並專注於我的呼吸。這並不是要消除焦慮,而是意識到「好吧,我在這種情況下感到焦慮,但這沒關係。我可以應對這種感覺。」驚喜的是,當我停止抵抗焦慮時,它的強度開始減弱。

讓我印象最深刻的一個例子是我去醫院探望祖父的經歷。每次探望結束後,我都感到內疚和悲傷。以前,我會試圖擺脫這些情緒,結果反而讓情況更糟。但後來,我開始在每次探望後嘗試一種新的做法:我會坐在外面的長椅上,閉上眼睛,讓自己完全感受這些情緒。我想像自己的情感像是烏雲,而呼吸像是溫柔的微風,將它們慢慢吹散。內疚和悲傷最終會消失。有時,心中的沉重感會依然存在,但我學會了與之共處。我不需要將它推開;感到悲傷是可以的。這個小小的改變讓我即使在艱難的時刻也能感到更平靜。

這種方法在應對渴望時也幫助了我,特別是在像刷 TikTok 這樣的行為上。我以前對自己花幾個小時刷短視頻感到內疚,對自己說「今晚我絕對不會再刷了」。但將「我不會」轉變成「我想要」徹底改變了一切。我開始專注於那些從長遠來看讓我感覺更好的事情,比如讀一本書、和朋友共度時光或睡個好覺。我會提醒自己,選擇這些事情後的感覺會好得多。這樣,我並不是在與刷 TikTok 的渴望作鬥爭,而是選擇了一些讓我感覺更好的事情。令人驚訝的是,這讓我更容易堅持自己的目標。

同樣的策略也適用於其他渴望,比如衝動地刷 TikTok。與其試圖讓這種衝動消失,我開始觀察它。當我感到想打開應用的衝動時,我會停下來感受身體的狀態。可能有些不安或一點無聊。與其立刻屈服,我會把這種衝動想像成一個漸漸升起的浪潮。浪潮有高有低,但它們總會退去。我提醒自己,即使我不立即打開 TikTok,這種衝動最終也會自行消失。這幫助我打破了無意識刷視頻的習慣,並更加享受那些有意識的閒暇時刻。

焦慮和渴望都像是拍打我們的浪潮。但通過簡單地觀察它們,而不是與之抗爭或評判,我學會了讓這些感覺來來去去。這種轉變對我來說意義重大。現在,我不再因自己感到挫敗,而是感到更加平靜和掌控自如。

所以,如果你正在努力應對焦慮、渴望或其他困難的情緒,不妨試試這種方法。不要抗爭。只需觀察、呼吸,讓它自然流動。你可能會發現,有時最簡單的克服方式就是不去抗爭。

How to Deal with Free Riders in Team Projects - A Guide to Managing Teamwork Challenges

Dealing with free riders in team projects, whether it’s for a Final Year Project (FYP) or a work assignment, can be frustrating and demoralizing for those carrying the weight of the project. Free riders, those who contribute minimally or inconsistently, often leave teammates feeling burdened and disappointed. However, addressing the issue early on can prevent it from worsening over time. The first step in tackling this issue is to diagnose the problem carefully rather than jumping to conclusions. Reflect on why you perceive the person as a free rider—are they missing meetings, consistently failing to meet expectations, or perhaps struggling with clarity around their tasks? It’s worth considering whether they have other significant commitments like part-time work or family obligations that might be affecting their availability. Additionally, assess whether the group dynamics are supportive; sometimes teammates feel sidelined if their ideas are ignored or if they’re assigned tasks that don’t align with their strengths, which can affect their motivation to contribute.

Once you’ve understood the potential reasons behind the behavior, there are several approaches to consider that might help resolve the issue harmoniously. Offering time management support, such as regular check-ins or pairing them with a more engaged teammate, can help the free rider stay on track. Redistributing tasks in a way that aligns better with their skills or interests might also boost their engagement. Encouraging regular, open feedback sessions allows the group to discuss each other’s progress constructively, which can sometimes be enough to motivate a less engaged member to step up. If leadership dynamics are affecting the person’s sense of contribution, the team leader might need to take a more collaborative and empathetic approach, ensuring everyone feels their contributions are valued. You could also remind the free rider that their performance on the project impacts their reputation, potentially affecting future opportunities. Some projects may even include individual assessments, which might incentivize more balanced participation. If, despite these efforts, the situation doesn’t improve, seeking guidance from a supervisor or advisor can provide additional support and may help in setting clearer expectations for all team members.

In cases where all attempts to re-engage the free rider have failed, consider if it’s best to endure the situation until the project’s end or to escalate by involving an advisor to set a clear ultimatum. Often, teams opt to simply complete the project and move on, but it’s worth questioning if this really benefits everyone involved, including the free rider, in the long run. Regardless of the outcome, addressing the issue thoughtfully can serve as a valuable lesson in conflict resolution and teamwork. By managing the situation early and empathetically, you not only help your team succeed but also foster a collaborative environment where everyone understands the importance of accountability. This experience, challenging as it may be, is a vital step toward becoming a more resilient and adaptable team player, a skill that will serve you well in future professional endeavors.

如何利用科學提升銷售技巧

大家好!歡迎返到我哋嘅頻道。今日,我哋會分享《Sell More with Science: The Mindsets, Traits, and Behaviors That Create Sales Success》一書入面嘅幾個關鍵要點,呢本書係由David Hoffeld寫嘅,佢揭示咗科學點樣幫助我哋提高銷售技巧。

首先,Hoffeld指出,要提高銷售成功率,最重要嘅係擁有正確嘅心態。銷售人員需要擁有開放、積極同自信嘅態度,從而建立強大嘅客戶關係。

第二,佢強調瞭解客戶心理好重要。通過研究社會心理學、行為經濟學同神經科學,我哋可以預測客戶嘅行為,並且用有效嘅策略去影響佢哋嘅決策。

第三,Hoffeld建議銷售人員要學習運用數據同科學方法來指導銷售策略。咁樣可以更好咁理解市場趨勢,同時提高銷售效率。

最後,Hoffeld分享咗一個有趣嘅故事,係關於兩個候選人競爭同一個銷售職位。一個候選人憑直覺估計教堂塔頂嘅高度,而另一個候選人用科學方法計算出嚟。最終,用科學方法嘅候選人贏得咗呢個職位,因為佢能夠用理性同系統化嘅方式解決問題。

通過應用呢啲科學支持嘅策略,我哋可以大大提升銷售業績。希望大家可以從呢本書中學到有用嘅技巧,並且應用喺自己嘅工作中。如果你覺得呢個視頻有幫助,請點贊、分享同訂閱我哋嘅頻道。多謝收睇!

如何應對團隊項目中的「搭便車」者——團隊合作挑戰管理指南

處理團隊項目中的「搭便車」者,不管是畢業專案還是工作任務,對於扛起專案重擔的成員來說,可能既令人沮喪又打擊士氣。所謂的「搭便車」者,指的是那些貢獻微不足道或不穩定的人,經常讓團隊成員感到負擔加重並失望。然而,及早解決這個問題可以防止情況進一步惡化。處理這個問題的第一步是謹慎診斷問題,而不是匆忙下結論。反思為什麼你認為某人是「搭便車」者——他們是否經常缺席會議、持續未能達到預期,或者是否在完成任務時感到困惑?值得考慮的是,他們是否有其他重大承諾,比如兼職工作或家庭責任,這可能影響了他們的參與度。此外,也要評估團隊的動態是否支持他們的參與;有時,如果隊友的想法被忽略,或者他們被分配到不符合其優勢的任務,他們可能會失去動力。

一旦了解了行為背後的潛在原因,可以考慮以下幾種方法,或許能夠和諧地解決問題。提供時間管理支持,例如定期檢查進度或將他們與更投入的隊友配對,可以幫助「搭便車」者保持進度。重新分配任務,讓它們更符合他們的技能或興趣,也可能提升他們的參與度。鼓勵定期且開放的反饋會議,讓團隊能夠建設性地討論彼此的進展,這有時足以激勵較少參與的成員積極投入。如果領導方式影響了某人的貢獻感,團隊領導者可能需要採取更協作和同理心的方式,確保每個人都感覺到自己的貢獻受到重視。此外,可以提醒「搭便車」者,他們在項目中的表現將影響其聲譽,進而可能影響未來的機會。有些項目甚至包括個人評估,這可能激勵成員更平衡地參與。若即使這些努力仍未見成效,尋求指導老師或顧問的協助,可能提供額外支持並有助於為所有成員設置更明確的期望。

在所有重新激勵「搭便車」者的嘗試都失敗的情況下,可以考慮是忍受情況直至專案結束,還是透過邀請顧問介入並設立明確的最後通牒來升級問題。通常,團隊會選擇完成專案後繼續前進,但值得反思這是否真的對包括「搭便車」者在內的所有人有利。無論結果如何,深思熟慮地處理問題可以作為衝突解決和團隊合作的重要教訓。通過早期且富有同理心的管理,你不僅幫助團隊成功,也營造了一個每個人都理解責任重要性的協作環境。這段經歷,雖然充滿挑戰,卻是邁向成為更具韌性和適應力的團隊成員的重要一步,這項技能在未來的職業生涯中將大有助益。