Bobby Ang “Why we should take more risks in life” | EP 15

Most people are afraid of taking risks in life, but is what you're doing truly driving you toward the life you want? In this episode, Thomas and Bobby share their mindset on embracing uncertainty and pursuing your passions as they discuss why stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to greater fulfillment.

Let’s hear from them on why having a supportive partner, letting go of material-driven success, and living with gratitude are key. They explore how understanding the fragility of life helps you live with more purpose and how passion-driven risk-taking can bring deeper meaning to your journey.

(This episode is special because instead of doing it indoors at a studio, we're doing it outdoors with our beloved cars 🚗🚙)

👉🏼 Bobby's Review on BMW 530i:

00:00 Introduction
01:32 Bobby's car journey and his dream car
09:23 How Bobby navigated life and business through Covid with depleted savings
19:33 The biggest changes in Bobby's life after deciding to sell his first start up
21:32 Why Bobby created Aurizn
24:14 Leaving a high-paying job despite having many commitments
27:27 The importance of having the right life partner
32:22 Leaving regrets in life
33:39 The expectations that were set on our kids without realizing
37:39 What does surrender your expectations in life and pursue your dreams means?
42:36 How Bobby wants to end himself
44:49 What could be Thomas's biggest regret in life
48:41 The ROI you can get from buying expensive cars
50:00 Bobby's insights about life
52:17 What is taking risk all about? Is what you do driven by greed or passion?
59:30 Stress cripples. Why do people feel stressed and how can they overcome it?
1:01:00 What to do when things are out of your control?
1:03:00 Mentality which allowed Bobby to not see risks as risks
1:06:20 Does having this mentality put you in a position where you can decide what to do next?
1:09:15 Putting problems into categories to help with perspective
1:11:23 Material goods - Money, house, cars all don't matter if you lose your family
1:14.40 Being grateful gives a complete mindset shift
1:15:25 Difficult but effective parenting - watching your children make mistakes and not try to save them
1:17:00 The 'hyper-rich' actually find it difficult to feel happiness
1:18:28 What if we don't connect to our passion at all?
1:22:50 What happens if your hobby is your work?
1:25:00 How technology has made 'passion' easier / convenient till passion loses its integrity
1:29:00 There's only 3 things you should prioritise in your life (wisdom from an old man)
1:31:30 Why do we have to choose between 'profession' and 'a risky hobby'?
1:34:00 How do you know if you're suffering from mid-life crisis?
1:37:50 People who plan into 25 years to only 'take risk' need to think again
1:43:44 To share with others is a priviledge
1:44:16 Summary: let us know what you got out of this episode

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[uchiha.]

An eye-opening episode. Hands down one of the best podcasts.

[amirmeric]

I started the video driving to work without expecting much, just one of those vid that pass through millions in YT. The outcome is eye opening. It's refreshing to see how a successful person think and how a functional and peaceful family impacts success. Very inspiring! Cheers 🍻🔥

[STheSecret]

We need successful employee story also, since now we have view of how entrepreneurs think, some person choose to be employee and be successful as well

[nickloong]

Keep it simple and be grateful for what you have. You gotta be happy!😊

[psylak-pyqv]

The blind pursuit of wants and material things and living up to expectations of people who you don't know and who don't care about you, is something almost everyone does at some point in their life. Sad part is if someone don't ever get out of this phase, never open their eyes. Some people live their dreams, some people close their eyes.

[brandenalexander]

Always very insightful, inspirational and interesting to hear Bobby every time either on how he approaches life and etc. Bobby you have to write a book on your life and outlook of life, I would buy that book. Very inspiring as always.

[krishnachettiar]

Thank you gentlemen. This was one of the most amazing sharing of how we ought to live life.
I'm 55 and I'm still learning. This session is priceless.
God bless you both.

[itzdavidhoo]

I’ve enjoyed every single one of the episodes here with all the guests so far, but this talk with Bobby has got to be the most inspiring and eye-opening one for me. Having been following Bobby for many many years, and also hearing hin talk about his career journey, it’s even more inspiring now hearing more in-det and more details about his journey. And his point about “taking risks” and the “safe route”, it really made me rethink my perspectives on life. Thank you Thomas and Bobby for having this conversation!

[boljoke]

Thank you very much Thomas and Bobby. Love this and truly enjoy the 1hr 45min video. It does move me.

[ryobukhari]

I really have to disagree with the idea that math, chemistry, and physics aren’t important. When you drive a car, you’re benefiting from a ton of hard work in those fields. Cars are achievements of engineering marvels that rely on hardcore mathematics, physics for understanding motion, and chemistry for developing the best materials.

As an influencer, you have the power to shape people’s beliefs. So please don’t influence others to think that certain subjects in school aren’t important. It undermines the incredible achievements of science and engineering that shape our daily lives.

And if you feels these subjects aren’t worth studying, maybe you should spend more time in an art gallery talking about art and history. That’s fine, but they shouldn’t overlook how much we rely on the sciences in everything we do. Every subject has its value, and all of them connect in meaningful ways.

Let’s celebrate all fields because they each play a crucial role in shaping our world!

[Deincrosse]

I love to hear Bobby's thoughts sometimes, and I agree with Thomas that his line of thought doesn't align with societal norms. He sounds like an incredibly positive person, which funnily enough is also why I have stopped watching his car reviews. My friend actually mentioned that "aiya Bobby's reviews always say all positive things only one", now it occurs to me that Bobby finds positives in even the worst things in life. So now maybe you have a car that's gonna handle like sampan that he reviews, but he would enjoy it so much while it's being a sampan that you are not sure whether he's actually praising or criticizing the car.

Also, thanks Thomas for sharing the wisdom from the old man, that was eye-opening.

[kheekuanchen]

Thanks for sharing your candidness Bobby & loving the interview series Thomas! Truly inspiring! Keep it up!

[REBORNvalent]

Hey Thomas and Bobby, thanks for doing this guys. Its so eye opening and insightful. Getting to listen to you guys sharing.

[Macintosh]

So inspiring ! Like the story from Bobby

[zamilnoor]

Tq Thomas n Bobby for sharing ur knowledge!

[HangoutSpaceZ]

Very inspiring story. Thank you very much.

[jaychuah]

Wow love this episode, really inspiring. Congrats to
Bobby has came this far and share his experience and mindset. Come to think of this really “ who give you to plan for 20, 30 years ahead when you dont know if next week is gonna come or not” . 😮

[thecowegg]

Different people have different commitment, some more some less.
So does privileges vary. So one can say it’s a dream or goal but another will say that is a want and not a need so he or she will forego that urge.
We came to this world empty, so will we leave empty as well.
In between that time, how we want to live our lives is up to us. Some people cherish moments more than items, vice versa. Some people rather have peace than goals.

[kalldagreat]

Very chill and casual conversation, an eye opening one. Thanks for the effort guys, worth paying for Youtube Premium (and absorbing the price increment next month) :P

[DannychezB]

Love this show. Keep it up. Hope you don't mind to share with me which school that you recommended to Bobby? Currently I'm looking for a good school for my kids with good activities.