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How to Deal with Negative Reviews as a Writer – An Unconventional Approach?

In this video, I’ll be discussing one of my reflections after being part of The Australian Short Story Festival 2024 – my writing mindset when it comes to negative reviews and feedback, how I’ve learnt to cope, but also a deeper dive into unpacking feedback, when I take it on board vs ignore it.

**Workshop: How to Self Publish a Book in Australia (From Novels to Children’s Books) – https://www.raihanaty.com/product/pre-recorded-workshop-how-to-self-publish-a-book-in-australia-from-novels-to-childrens-books/

**Writing & Self Publishing Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-hgUQxt3qOHUCNChSeDdPP3u-yVbfIm

PART 4: How to Use Stake App Australia to Buy Halal AU & US Stocks

This is a continuation of a video series Intro to Halal Investing. In this video, I’ll be doing a demo on how to use the Stake website App (Australia) to buy and sell Australian & United States Stocks, ETFs etc. I love this brokerage platform because of their low fees and minimal starting investment amount that makes it accessible to newer investors.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser, so please don’t take any of what I say as financial advice. This is purely for entertainment purposes. Always consult financial experts before taking any action. My hope through this video is to equip you with important concepts so when you do talk to a financial planner, you won’t go in completely blind that puts you at risk of being taken advantage of by scam artists.

**Mastering Money 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-hgUQxt3qNYu25MnfmRluRCLqsoQt8V

**Purchase my Asset Management Spreadsheet:

My Favourite Books of All Time: https://www.raihanaty.com/my-favourite-books-of-all-time/

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Writing Tips for Beginners: Writing Process & Writing Apps

In this video, I share some tips for new writers looking to tackle their first big project, writing their first novel! I discuss a couple of important aspects of the writing process, plus writing tools and apps that will help make the project easier to tackle. I also touch on the importance of your personality and choosing the process and tools that suit your nature for the greatest success.

Workshop: How to Self Publish a Book in Australia (From Novels to Children’s Books) – https://www.raihanaty.com/product/pre-recorded-workshop-how-to-self-publish-a-book-in-australia-from-novels-to-childrens-books/

Writing & Self Publishing Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-hgUQxt3qOHUCNChSeDdPP3u-yVbfIm

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PART 3: Intro to Halal Investing & My Asset Management Spreadsheet

In this video, I’ll be continuing a basic introduction to Halal investing concepts as I do a walk through of my asset management spreadsheet. This spreadsheet can help you keep track of your investment portfolio and ensure you are spreading your risk based on your comfort level and stage of life.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser, so please don’t take any of what I say as financial advice. This is purely for entertainment purposes. Always consult financial experts before taking any action. My hope through this video is to equip you with important concepts so when you do talk to a financial planner, you won’t go in completely blind that puts you at risk of being taken advantage of by scam artists.

**Purchase my Asset Management Spreadsheet:

**Mastering Money 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-hgUQxt3qNYu25MnfmRluRCLqsoQt8V

My Favourite Books of All Time: https://www.raihanaty.com/my-favourite-books-of-all-time/

(Note: I share affiliate links that help me maintain this channel.)

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PART 2: Intro to Halal Investing, Investment Portfolios & Asset Management

In this video, I’ll be continuing a basic introduction to investing concepts, discuss some Halal investing funds in Australia and USA, and how to create an investment portfolio & manage your assets based on your personality and comfort level when it comes to risk.

See PART 1: https://youtube.com/live/7C1lZR1GicA?feature=share

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser, so please don’t take any of what I say as financial advice. This is purely for entertainment purposes. Always consult financial experts before taking any action. My hope through this video is to equip you with important concepts so when you do talk to a financial planner, you won’t go in completely blind that puts you at risk of being taken advantage of by scam artists.

**Mastering Money 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-hgUQxt3qNYu25MnfmRluRCLqsoQt8V

My Favourite Books of All Time: https://www.raihanaty.com/my-favourite-books-of-all-time/

(Note: I share affiliate links that help me maintain this website.)

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PART 1: Intro to Investing & Halal Investing

In this video, I’ll be sharing a basic introduction to investing concepts, and what Halal investing is.

UPDATE: Apologies, my internet cut out in the middle of my stream. See PART 2: https://youtube.com/live/YIP3qNgV880?feature=share

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser, so please don’t take any of what I say as financial advice. This is purely for entertainment purposes. Always consult financial experts before taking any action. My hope through this video is to equip you with important concepts so when you do talk to a financial planner, you won’t go in completely blind that puts you at risk of being taken advantage of by scam artists.

**Mastering Money 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-hgUQxt3qNYu25MnfmRluRCLqsoQt8V

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How to Budget & get out of Debt – The Total Money Makeover Book Summary

In this video, I’ll be discussing my key takeaways from Dave Ramsey’s best selling book “The Total Money Makeover”, which is immensely helpful for changing your money mindset and has helped millions of people get out of debt and change their financial future. It involves budgeting in the strictest form. If you’re looking for a much more simple way to budget, see my other video, the Rich Dad Poor Dad Method: https://youtu.be/DnyAPCso218

**Mastering Money 101 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-hgUQxt3qNYu25MnfmRluRCLqsoQt8V

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How to Budget and Save Money – The Barefoot Investor Way

In this video, I discuss how to budget and save according to “The Barefoot Investor” – one of my favourite finance books. This budget is a little bit stricter than the “Rich Dad Poor Dad Method” (see video: https://youtu.be/DnyAPCso218)

Simpler Budget Method for Beginners: https://youtu.be/DnyAPCso218

Get The Barefoot Investor audiobook: https://apple.co/3zBwlIs

My Favourite Books of All Time: https://www.raihanaty.com/my-favourite-books-of-all-time/

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Why I decided to Self Publish my books + My Writing Journey

In this video, I share my writing journey and ultimately why I decided to self publish my books.
If self publishing is something you’re considering but you have no idea where to start, below is a workshop I run that is the COMPLETE guide to self publishing for Australians.

Workshop: How to Self Publish a Book in Australia (From Novels to Children’s Books) – https://www.raihanaty.com/product/online-workshop-how-to-self-publish-a-book-in-australia-from-novels-to-childrens-books/

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Jack McVeigh Buzzer Beater – A lesson in gratitude? | How & Why Practice Gratitude Daily

NBL 2025 is just beginning, which got me thinking about this iconic moment from last years championships series, the Jack McVeigh buzzer beater I certainly will never forget, and what I learnt about Jack’s daily habits that surprised me and got me introspecting. In this video, I’ll be discussing this unbelievable moment and the practice of gratitude and positive mindset and how powerful that practice can be in our daily lives.

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