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Candy Ho, Vice President, Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc.

By January 6, 2016February 19th, 2021Social Proof

Smart Risk is the greatest investment one could make in personal growth and needs to be in the hands of all families. It is a captivating, inspiring and emotionally moving read from front to back cover. Maili Wong generously shares her remarkable life story from the moment she was conceived. Her nature, upbringing, giftedness, and the opportunities she created for herself, have all culminated to position her to leave a meaningful and lasting legacy. She is rooted in strong values for hard work, family, and a purposeful life.”

With her clients, she cultivates long-term relationships, developing true understanding of the core values and needs of each family she serves. With this book, she shares her wealth of knowledge, expertise and wisdom using powerful real life stories that are sure to provoke life-changing, enabling shifts in attitude and perspective. Maili has an incredible breadth and depth of professional experience, but what truly sets her apart is that she is motivated from a place of compassion, with a deep drive to help families achieve financial freedom and quality of life.

This book poignantly articulates and crystalizes all of the most invaluable lessons I have learned over nearly thirty years of engaging with seniors, from childhood volunteering in nursing homes to a career that started on the frontline of Aging-in-Place retirement residences. Today, being in business leadership with Element Lifestyle Retirement, the mission is to positively revolutionize the perception and experience of aging. I have met many seniors and their families, and witnessed two diametric scenarios: (1) “proactive” retirees and seniors who embrace and anticipate what is ahead, and are excited about possibilities; (2) “reactive” retirees and seniors who fear and avoid considering the implications of living a great number of years in retirement. These two contrasting mental constructs give rise to vastly different practical realities. The first group goes on to enjoy an outstanding quality of life, with peace of mind, vibrancy, sense of meaning, and passion to live every day fully. Unfortunately, the “reactive” group suffers otherwise preventable traumatizing consequences of moving to a new home when they need to, not when they desire to, while also facing financial limitations that become increasingly restrictive the longer they live.

The overarching concept of taking “smart risk” and practicing thoughtful, advanced planning is highly relevant and important for all of us. I believe the wisdom Maili has shared will positively impact the lives of families globally.

Candy Ho’s parents founded and led CPAC (Care) Holdings, one of Canada’s pioneers of Aging-in-Place. In the 1990s they worked with the BC government to put in place the Registrar of Assisted Living, and collaborated with industry peers to co-found BC Senior Living Association (at the time, BCRCA).

Candy Ho
Vice President, Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. | Officer and Director, Element Lifestyle Management Inc.

Smart Risk

About Smart Risk

Investing is risky, and successful investors know what it means to take “smart risks.” In Smart Risk, leading wealth catalyst and portfolio manager Maili Wong shares her techniques through the power of storytelling, to help Canadians build an investment strategy and roadmap leading to a Work-Optional Life – having the freedom to live the lifestyle you choose, regardless of market conditions. Visit www.smartriskinvesting.com to learn more.