My Millionaire Cousin Schooled Me on Value Versus Price. We Had a Good Time Laughing.

Not your usual boring finance talk

Aldric Chen

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“See the value first. Paying the price is easy.”

Yan is not in finance. She is also not that interested in investing. My cousin is happy with her work as a Deputy Public Prosecutor. She helps her Mum run their family business after work.

Despite that, she understands one thing.

It’s not what it is that matters. Instead, the psychology behind why we think what we think matters. That drives what we do.

That is why Yan said what she said.

The buildup

It’s Christmas week.

I was happy to meet Yan for dinner after work. It’s been a long while since we chatted. The thought of meeting her made me smile.

But of course. Life hijacks.

I left the workplace with a ton of work. I know I must clear work over the Christmas week. That does not bother me. I am a workaholic. But I know one thing.

That bothers my Mum.

My Mum has been waiting for this week, so I can pop by and help with spring cleaning.