The Magical Stage Life of Freedom, Fulfillment, and Influence (softcover)

Titles:The Magical Stage :Life of Freedom, Fulfillment, and Influence (softcover)

ISBN: 978-981-98-4261-2 (softcover)

Author: Eric Sim (Institute of Life, Singapore) and Paul McCaffrey

Publisher :World Scientific

The Magical Stage begins when you no longer measure your success by your job title or wealth but by the freedom, fulfillment, and influence you create.

In 2014, Eric Sim reached a reckoning. While vacationing in Greece, the UBS Managing Director couldn't get his mind off work and was tied to his BlackBerry. On the flight back home, he asked himself "Is that all to life?" To reclaim his time and identity, he embarked on a journey of transformation and evolved from a workaholic banker to a teacher, writer, speaker, and mentor.

Drawing on his own experiences, Sim shares 72 practical lessons on how to harness your talent and find your purpose. Whether you're preparing for your next chapter or redefining what success means, The Magical Stage will inspire you to reflect, clarify, take actions, and live many lives in one lifetime.

Related Links

• FORTUNE: Former UBS director says FIRE isn’t worth it because ‘you’ll get bored very quickly’
• BUSINESS INSIDER:I was an MD at a big bank, and I retired early. Real happiness came from buying my freedom, not an expensive watch.
• BUSINESS INSIDER: I retired early after becoming managing director at a big bank. People should think twice before chasing the FIRE lifestyle.
• BUSINESS INSIDER: I made it to managing director after 17 years in banking, and then I quit. I didn't want to work myself into the ground well into my 60s.

Sample Chapter(s)
Introduction: Don't Just Accumulate Wealth, Accumulate Life Too

Contents:

• Introduction: Don't Just Accumulate Wealth, Accumulate Life Too
• The Three Stages of Your Professional Life:
  • 01 Time, Health, and Money
  • 02 You Don't Need Extreme Wealth
  • 03 Pulling the FIRE Alarm
  • 04 The Three Capitals of Career Success
  • 05 No Rush
  • 06 When Busy, Standardize; When Not Busy, Customize
  • 07 Influence Without a Title
• An Identity Beyond Your Employer:
  • 08 Branding vs. Marketing vs. Advertising
  • 09 Be Different
  • 10 Make It Easy to Remember You
  • 11 Finish Your PIE (Performance, Image, and Exposure)
  • 12 Be a CAT (Competent, Appealing, and Trustworthy)
  • 13 Public Relations
  • 14 Define Your Market
• Expand Your Network:
  • 15 Coke vs. Orangina
  • 16 Let Your Expertise Travel
  • 17 Mixing Freely as an Introvert
  • 18 "Useless" Friends
  • 19 Create Chance Encounters
  • 20 Find Your Partners in Crime
• Linkedin Can Transform Your Life:
  • 21 Forget Your Employer
  • 22 Writing Brings Clarity
  • 23 Develop Your Thought Leadership
  • 24 Content, Community, and Consistency: The Three Cs
  • 25 Instead of Selfies
  • 26 The Power of Videos
  • 27 Living a Life vs. Living the Life
• Your Portfolio Career:
  • 28 Multiple Revenue Streams, No Boss
  • 29 Becoming a One-Person Company: Be Patient
  • 30 Your First Magical Dollar
  • 31 Buy Chocolate Éclairs
  • 32 You Are Your Own CEO, CFO, and Personal Assistant
  • 33 The Accidental Influencer
  • 34 The Rise of the Super Individuals
• Prepare Early:
  • 35 Plant Your Seeds
  • 36 Losing Your Job Title
  • 37 Go International
  • 38 Friend or Foe?
  • 39 Skip the Four Phases of Retirement
  • 40 Distractions in Disguise
• Trial and Error:
  • 41 Don't Be a Storyteller, Be Someone with Stories to Tell
  • 42 Overcoming Stage Fright
  • 43 Apply New Skills to Old Knowledge
  • 44 Don't Do It All Yourself
  • 45 The Joy of Learning and Sharing
  • 46 Impact: Money vs. Meaning
  • 47 Cleaning Bean Sprouts
• Not Every Day is Magical:
  • 48 One Negative Review
  • 49 Put Bad Situations to Good Use
  • 50 Play Your Own Games, Set Your Own Rules
  • 51 Dress Up or Dress Down?
  • 52 Sweat the Small Stuff?
  • 53 Congee: Create Joy
• A Way of Life:
  • 54 A Full Calendar vs. A Full Life
  • 55 Good Decisions Beat Hard Work
  • 56 Can Money Buy Happiness?
  • 57 You Won't Like the Pain
  • 58 Elevate Others
  • 59 Luck
• How to Spend:
  • 60 Your Upbringing and Your Environment
  • 61 Value-Based Spending — The Rolex Killer
  • 62 Entertain Like a Top Salesperson
  • 63 The Koi Pond
  • 64 Three Sources of Happiness
  • 65 A Tale of Two Suits
  • 66 My Worst Investment
• Have Stage 3 in Mind:
  • 67 Adopt a Child-Like Mindset
  • 68 Is Your Memory for Sale?
  • 69 Have Courage
  • 70 Get Fit for Travel
  • 71 Be Curious About Other People
  • 72 Success Is Internal
• About the Authors