My Personal Book Review on Mr. Chinkee Tan's "Diary ng Pulubi"

It's been awhile since I read a book. However, one Sunday evening, after my work, I found myself meeting a Kabayan here in Dubai to buy "Diary ng Pulubi". It was an urge for me since I have watched some of sir Chinkee Tan's inspiring videos.

The red book is small, only around 4 x 7 inches (estimate lang, wala akong ruler) and has 122 pages. This can be categorized as a pocket book. Even though it is small, it is full of words of wisdom and practical tips from our favorite wealth and life coach.

Diary of Pulubi has 22 Categories explained thoroughly:

1. Shopping now, pulubi later
2. Magarbong Wedding now, pulubi later
3. Yabang now, pulubi later
4. Upgrade now, pulubi later
5. Ayaw Magbaon now, pulubi later
6. Party now, pulubi later
7. Sobrang Matulungin now, pulubi later
8. Asiong Aksaya, pulubi later
9. Travel now, pulubi later
10. Kape-kape now, pulubi later
11. Pasalubong now, pulubi later
12. Bonggang Date now, pulubi later
13. Utang now, pulubi later
14. Pa-beauty now, pulubi later
15. Credit Card now, pulubi later
16. Pagpapautang now, pulubi later
17. Gadgets now, pulubi later
18. Celebrate now, pulubi later
19. Walang Bank Account now, pulubi later
20. Kain sa Labas now, pulubi later
21. Takaw-tingin now, pulubi later
22. Tambay now, pulubi later

As you can see, halos lahat ng financial issues natin ay nabanggit nya. Hindi man applicable ang iba, karamihan dito ay relatable. 

There are 4 patterns that Sir Chinkee used in this book:

1) A situation or circumstance is presented first kung saan tayo mapapagastos. (2 or more situations per chapter)

2) Then he objectively states the common Kabayan mindsets

3) After that, Sir Chinkee gives us the possible consequences on different choices

4) Then he ends the chapter with his generous advice

Ang mga topics na nadiscuss may not applicable to all but there are always some that would be good catch. Others may also think na ang librong ito ay predictable na at alam na natin lahat ng pwedeng isulat dito. Pero, subukan nyong basahin at marami ka pa ding marerealize na maling paniniwala. 

Sample quote on his first financial issue: Shopping

"Sale! Buy 1 Take 1 Promo! 50% on all items! Limited offer!   ...Wala naman masama sa pamimili, lalo na kung may nakalaan kang pera para dito"

The first category refers to biglaang shopping from titingin-lang-ako-status to bilhin-ko-na-kasi-nakasale-kahit-di-naman-kailangan. Sa mga unang pages palang, marami nang paalala ang binigay ni Sir Chinkee Tan sa kanyang mambabasa.

• Aside from financial literacy, our wealth and life coach has a natural sense of humor that readers will not be bored even if he / she sits for hours quietly reading the book. Positive vibes lang, nakakatuwa.
• The book is also easy to understand. Kahit nasa elementary palang basta marunong nang magbasa, maiintindihan ang libro. This is not the usual financial literacy book na punong puno ng technical terms at economics principles. Ang librong ito ay pang masa: para sa bata, matanda, ate, kuya, para sa lahat..
• Another good thing is that the book gives its readers the time to pause and analyze their choices. Sa bawat end ng chapter, mayroong section na "Think, Reflect, Apply" kung saan pwede isulat ang mga sagot sa guideline questions sa space na binigay sa page.

This is a good gift for your loved ones at para na din sa sarili mo dahil applicable sa pang-araw araw nating pamumuhay.  Habang nag-iipon tayo, maari itong maging guide - something that a person should read over and over again. 

It's all about Savings.

This is a certified 100% book to keep.

(Sir Chinkee. sabi mo dun sa likod ng libro mo, "I'll hope you'll enjoy reading this book, MATUTO at MALIWANAGAN".  Tama kaw Sir Chinkee, marami nga kami matututunan dito. Kudos to you!!)

In case, nandito kayo sa UAE at gusto nyo makakuha ng copy, pwede kayong mag-inquire sakin about sa libro. ;) Just comment down below.