--- title: What It REALLY Takes to Succeed in Finance [W&S 132 ft Blackrock & TRM Labs] description: Don’t miss this candid crash course on building a finance career that doesn’t just pay well… but fuels you. 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Forget the Wall Street stereotypes — the game has changed. ### You’ll discover: - The ONE mindset shift top finance pros swear by (hint: it’s not about suits or spreadsheets). - Why LinkedIn visibility is now your secret weapon (even in compliance-driven roles!). - The unspoken rules no one teaches you — until you learn them the hard way. - How "work-life integration" beats balance (and why passion trumps paychecks). ### Meet our powerhouse guests: - Angela Ang, Head of Policy & Strategic Partnerships, APAC @ TRM Labs (Blockchain intelligence): From MAS regulator to crypto innovator — and a LinkedIn thought leader redefining policy influence. - Zhong Liang Han, Senior Investment Strategist at BlackRock, Forbes 30 under 30, LinkedIn Top Voice in Finance with the blue tick, decoding volatile markets and building a personal brand from the trading floor. They’ve shattered ceilings in traditional finance and crypto — and they’re spilling truths about grit, authenticity, and why finance is WAY more diverse than you think. Don’t miss this candid crash course on building a finance career that doesn’t just pay well… but fuels you. Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts! **What We Discuss:** - [04:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBgz8iXEqQ&t=259s) Is visibility becoming more important in Asia’s traditionally low-profile work culture? - [11:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBgz8iXEqQ&t=695s) What are the unspoken rules that you have encountered? - [13:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBgz8iXEqQ&t=812s) What traits or behaviours help you succeed in finance, and which ones quietly hold you back? - [16:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBgz8iXEqQ&t=1006s) What does it really take to succeed or break into finance today? - [20:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBgz8iXEqQ&t=1247s) Do supporting roles in finance also need grit, networking, and visibility to succeed? - [25:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBgz8iXEqQ&t=1513s) What’s a common myth about working in finance that doesn’t match the reality? - [30:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCBgz8iXEqQ&t=1811s) Should you switch to finance for the money if you're passionate about it? 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