About Me

Hi, I’m Marcus. A software engineer, a husband, and a father who strongly believe that life’s greatest progress doesn’t need to rush, just slow and steady.

This blog is my personal space to share lessons on finance, self-growth, and mindful living — mostly from my real experiences, quiet reflection, and the passion of building a meaningful life.

Shortcuts or quick wins aren’t my styles. Instead, I believe that small, consistent actions — guided by wisdom and patience — can transform our lives more deeply than any overnight success.

How Did My Journey Begin

My story began in a familiar place: chasing stability, juggling responsibilities, and trying to figure out what “success” really means.

As a software engineer, I spent years focused on building systems, solving problems, and optimizing performance. But somewhere along the way, I realized the most important system I needed to improve was my own life.

I started improving my life by focusing on money optimization. Learning how to invest in stocks, improve my personal finance and learn all kinds of financial terms, methods and strategies.

After I became a father, it gave me a new perspective. I started to value time over titles, health over hustle, and wisdom over wealth. That shift inspired me to document my thoughts — not to preach, but to remind myself (and maybe others) what truly matters.

The Story Behind This Blog

I started this blog in 2020, when I was motivated by the goal of achieving financial independence, so I shared about personal finance and stock investing. Long story short, I have experience burnout twice in 2021 when my kid is 1 year old and 2023 when I switched job.

Fast forward to today, I am still working toward financial independence by 50. However, I am also finding the importance of a healthy body (currently on my weight loss journey), a calm mind and good relationships with my family and friends.

I used to think financial freedom was about numbers. Now I see it’s about choices — the freedom to live calmly, purposefully, and without regrets. It is also wiser to focus on different domain of our life, such as health, mind and relationship.

Of course, it ain’t easy to work on all domains of life. So I have learned to take it slow when managing money wisely, growing steadily, and finding balance in the fast-paced world we live in.

This blog is my vehicle to publish my reflections in my life and I hope you’ll find something that helps you pause, think, and take a small step toward improving your own life.

Why “Slow and Steady”

The name Slow and Steady reflects how I try to live:

• Health before wealth — because a rich life starts with a strong body and mind.
• Purpose over pleasure — lasting happiness comes from meaning, not quick dopamine.
• Consistency over speed — small daily efforts compound into lasting results.
• Wisdom over noise — we grow not by knowing more, but by understanding better.

These values are just like guidelines for me to live my life with patience, gratitude, and intention.

What You’ll Find Here

Here, I write about things that truly matter to me — and I hope, to you as well:

• Personal finance for any adult, single or married
• Self-growth and mindset inspired by Stoic philosophy
• My health journey on building a fit body and mind
• Reflections on my life from balance between wealth, health and relationship.

You’ll find my honest, simple, and grounded thoughts based on real-life experience.

My Mission

My mission is simple:

To help others live wiser, healthier, and more meaningful lives — one mindful decision at a time.

I believe true wealth is built on balance — between work and rest, ambition and gratitude, growth and peace.

Let’s Connect

If any of my words resonate with you, I’d love to hear from you.

Feel free to leave a comment and share your story.

Let’s learn and grow together — slow and steady~!