Mostly, our herd conformity is a good thing and it’s one of the reasons that societies are able to function (legal system, driving, etc). Nevertheless, watch out for what you step into when you follow the herd. Herd behavior occurs when investors follow the…
I ended my previous post with the question “How will you measure your life?” Another way to put it would be to ask “How do U define your success?” Do you have a vivid picture in your mind what success…
Everyone wants to be wealthy. The problem I see more often than any other is that the majority of normal investors skip the first step in the process of wealth building completely. People want to know what to invest in…
Two recent events triggered me to do a bit of research. My son – having started Secondary Level 4 a few days back – asked me which job would be the best and whether he should target the Junior College…
This post is for you. Yes, you, who sent me that e-mail yesterday asking me whether it would be a good timing to start investing in the stock market right now. I understood from your mail that you have not…
Before you read on, take a minute and think about this question for a while. Look back at your recent transactions. How did you arrive at those decisions? Are you happy with your past decisions? Any regrets? C’mon. If you’ve…
The desire to feel like we’re in control seems to be a very basic human need. Are you in control? Do you like to control your environment? Well? Were you successful in that endeavour? C’mon, be honest. Because—Control—is an illusion! Let me give you an example…
Oops, did you click this post by accident? Or did you conscientiously click it because you do consider yourself a “serious investor” – I mean – serious investor (no irony intended)? I do apologize if my header created any sense…
… is in the dictionary. Have you ever thought for a moment that there really is a shortcut to success without having to put any effort in it? Change your life-style mindset and change your thoughts. Here are some ideas I gathered over time from those “Success…
The other day I was reminiscing about two epiphanies that influenced my choices in life. So back in those days I wanted to be independent. And I figured the best means to independence is money. Not for the sake of…