One Month into Financial Consulting

One Month Into Financial Consulting: My Journey So Far

Coming from an engineering background, I had not imagined myself in this line of work. Yet, somewhere, I know this was something I wanted to try. I needed to challenge myself—and over the past one month I have been a on a ride of rejection, growth, and unexpected joy.

Starting as a Crowdpuller: Facing My Fear of Rejection

My journey began humbly—as a crowdpuller long ago though. My only task was to approach strangers and get them to stop and listen. My reasons for doing so was because I was the one who would reject the people approaching me. I wanted to get my hands into the waters to feel the stuggles of approaching people, and to overcome the fear of approaching. For most common reasons, I got rejected. But it became more understandable. Funny enough, the people who rejected the hardest, didn't know how else to say no. Yet people who politely declined, knew to stand their ground. Slowly and steadily, rejection isn't about you (or personal) it is a process.

Breaking My Own Misconceptions

For the longest time, I had other ideas about financial consultants. I thought it was just about selling products or pushing services. But as I met consultants along the way, and the financial literacy it provides to families, my perception changed. I started to understand the importance of literacy and planning—how it empowers people to look into the future, protect their families using death benefits, and averaging out risks. I also liked the part where the focus is individuals.

Taking the Leap of Faith

After completing my engineering degree, I stood at a crossroads. Should I stick to the familiar path, or take a chance on something new? It was a decision I had to think hard, but I eventually chose to take steps into it. I also know that growth never comes from staying comfortable.

One Month In: The Highs and Lows

The reality of this first month was exactly what I expected—and yet, not at all what I expected.

Talk about doors closed in my face, strangers brushing me off before I could say a word. There is a common saying what you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner is: rejection.

But there are also incredible moments: people leaning in with curiosity, conversations that turned into nice connections, and hearing stories from individuals that would otherwise not happen.

Noticing the Change in Myself

I also noticed the change shifting in me.

I became more involved in connecting with people - as this become the main line of work. I hear for concerns. I realized that living fully is more important than fearing death. I realise that every choice I make is a proactive decision.

Three Lessons I’ve Learned

Looking back on my first month, three lessons stand out to me:

  1. Dare to Take Action
    Nothing changes until you make a move. There is no waiting for the “perfect moment”.

  2. Persistence Pays Off
    Keep moving forward and it brings you closer to the next “yes”.

  3. Focus on Positivity
    The small wins matter. A smile, a good conversation, or someone simply listening. Focusing on the small victories in life - worth celebrating.

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