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Investing is not a game of Chance.
Investing is a game of Time.
Put money in and give it enough time to compound and/or grow.
This shouldn’t be a short term game, but a long term.
As things currently stand, the market prices aren’t expensive nor cheap – but reasonable.
So, this is still a good time to enter the market.
As we are heading to the new year, surround yourself with Great Minds and discuss Ideas, potential opportunities in the market, and other topics that lead to personal development. Rather than small minded people who discuss other people. Run, you don’t need to be there…
QUIET THE NOISE AROUND YOU AND BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND… WHO YOU BECOMING
I came across a saying from Vusi Thembekwayo that went like:
Announce what you’ve done, not what you do.
These words have been stuck on my mind lately, and they got me thinking of all the things I have always thought of doing – but end up not acting because of the views I often get from people. When I have those Internal conversations with myself, the inner-man always warns me about announcing all my plans. I now prefer to be stuck in that darkroom with my thoughts, plans and hard work, and lately announce the results – announce them only if I need to… and that has been working out for me.
I know subscribe to the fact that, you must let the announcement announce itself!!
It’s not about how much you earn, but who you Becoming. If they pay you less but you’re being Developed, hold on a bit. That person you Becoming will Attract Good Fortunes.
“THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO PREPARE FOR IT TODAY”
-Malcolm X
I now truly believe in the power of Deserving. Like what Jim Rohn once said, “The world doesn’t give us what we want or need, but what we Deserve” – what we have worked hard for. Who and What we Become depends on Who and What are we doing today, the future is the results of today. Let’s hold on, I’m reminding myself too!!
I now pray for healthy and peaceful environment more than anything, in friendships, relationships, at home, school, and work. At first, I wasn’t so invested on how the environment was like. As I am growing, I’m starting to see growth and happiness that comes with a healthy and peaceful environment.
And sometimes it’s so painful when people you love don’t value this, and are not invested in creating a healthy environment – where everyone is heard, where everyone has a chance to vent and talk about what they going through.
What I’ve noticed about some people who are in managerial positions or who are at the top of the ladder, is they tend to forget that they were once at the bottom – and they also had to take that first step/climb.
This is a kind reminder that in nowadays it’s difficult to find a mentor, someone who’s wise, smart and a genius – and yet humble, willing to pass all the knowledge, teachings, and skills to the small mind. If you do have that person in your life, let them know how grateful you are – look them in their eyes and see how they’ll blossom, because they fully understand that they also had to start somewhere.
And if you already at the top and you don’t treat people with kindness, please remember how you felt when you also had to take that first step – and give people time, enough time to prove themselves.
Sometimes, it helps to have someone older to hold your hand and be your mentor. Young people know a lot because we’re exposed to so much information, and we easily make other people’s philosophies part of our own. But with older people, it’s different. They know and understand deeply because of time and experience. They inspire and mentor us based on their personal journeys. If you have that Old Soul in your life, hold on to them. It might not be your parents or someone close to you right now. For me, it happened to be my Manager.
Beware of the thieves in the streets that are after your purse, but also beware of thieves in your mind that are after your Promise.
-JIM ROHN
The process of learning and unlearning stuff is an interesting journey. I’ve been asking questions and paying attention to other people’s responses lately, and its interesting how some of these responses have made me refine some of my beliefs and personal philosophy.
I grew up believing that “ignorance is bliss”, but now I say No its not – ignorance is not bliss, what you don’t know might hurt you. So I’ve been searching, and I must say, letting go of things you believed in its not a child’s play even – but we got to do it anyway. So I just want to say to you, for some time – Pause, just keep quiet and listen – allow other people to school you, be a student too.
I’m sharing this because I’ve just started with my career and I must say, I am now the Student of Life. Sometimes i feel like there’s too much to share even, but I’ll share more stuff when I’m on that Reflecting season!!
Wishing you guys a New Year filled with joy, success, and countless moments of inspiration. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! Cheers to a year ahead filled with possibilities and positive surprises. To 2024!!!🥂🍾🎉🎇
Jim Rohn once said, ‘Poor thinking habits keep most people poor.’ Our dedication to feeding our bodies often surpasses nurturing our minds. To truly feed the mind, we must invest in studying and learning, enabling us to make informed decisions and generate innovative ideas. It’s all about refining our thinking habits, continuously learning, and embracing the process of fixing errors along the way.
The word of the day is:
Invest in knowledge, diversify in assets, and weather the storms of uncertainty – for in the world of finances, wisdom is the currency that withstands time.
By the unknown
In this day and age, we must invest more in creating networks like we do with our relationships —meeting up and staying in contact with people in different professions and within the same field as yours. People are growing, you are growing, and one day we will all be respected in our fields. We are no longer in high school; we’ve grown. So, anyone you allow in your circle is either going to help you build or destroy it. Stay focused.
“Your network is your Net worth”
Porter Gale
This year has been a wild ride for finances, especially when it comes to learning about the market and how to handle risks and opportunities. I had my fair share of ups and downs, especially with cryptocurrency. It taught me a valuable lesson about the hidden factors of “Risk” and “Luck” in investing. I was able to finally understand this after I have studied few chapters of the book titled “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel. I really felt like his words were directed to me!!
Some people made big bucks in the crypto market by selling as soon as things looked shaky. They didn’t rely just on analyzing the market – luck played a part too. On the other hand, my belief in crypto’s strength led to my losses. I thought the market would quickly get back on track, but I was wrong.
This all points to something essential for anyone starting to invest: knowing the risks before diving in. It’s about understanding how much you’re okay with losing before you start investing. If you’ve got a lot of money, you might be okay taking bigger risks.
When it comes to my own strategy, I usually put my money in stocks. That’s where I’m willing to take some chances, even though luck often plays a big role in picking the right company. Sometimes, gut feelings matter as much as studying the market.
To sum it up, what I’ve learned this year is that being smart about money means balancing risks and luck. Knowing how much risk you can handle is crucial. And sometimes, going with your instincts can be just as important as doing your homework before making investment choices. By far,I am so happy with where I am right now – when I look at my Portfolio I just smile alone. And I’m happy with the learning process.
William Shakespeare once wrote a quote that goes, “I have seen so many unhappy kings and many happy shoemakers.” Those familiar with my blog know my admiration for this quote. However, every time I revisit it, something interesting crosses my mind.
When we are in the journey of “BECOMING” we tend to study those who are there already, in the world of Business and Investments – we study the Great Warren Buffet. It’s understandable; after all, he’s the king! Yet, we tend to forget that the rules at the top are vastly different from those at the bottom. What works for them might not apply to us in the same way. – and so some of their lessons and philosophies end-up not working on our favor.
Yes, we do read the books that they say we must read, we do program their lessons on our subconscious mind; but I think we could learn a lot more from the shoemakers. From people that are still building and at the bottom with us, where the same rules apply to us all. Apply their wisdom of wanting to move from the bottom to the top; meaning following the steps of someone you know is building and start to actually learn by doing.
In most cases, we often miss the opportunity of learning from people that are in a building stage, and want to learn from them when they have succeeded – and then we wonder why they cut us off when they have reached the top. It’s a sad reality, and I will close it by saying – embrace the wisdom of both worlds – the royalty at the summit and the craftsmen still shaping their destinies at the base. In the end, it’s not just about reaching the top; it’s about understanding every step of the journey.
We can’t be quiet and act like we ain’t seeing a thing! People are dying, innocent men and women – and let alone children are being killed!
In South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape – I took a stand and joined the #freepalestinemarch – I just thought to myself, “Yes today it might not be us crying and seeking out for help, but tomorrow we might be” I then had to drop everything set for the day and go support our fellow brothers and sisters.
We now live in a world where decisions made at the top by our so-called leaders come-back and bite us… those who meant to be protected, the citizens. I’m not being political, I am just expressing the way I feel. Our Political leader’s conflicts now lead to lost lives, we don’t know the reasons – and we don’t want to know them – these crisis slowly make us realize that being born and alive is not a blessing no more!!! Human Beings need prayers, our minds and hearts need prayers, and the world at large need prayers!!! GOD BLESS PALESTINE!!!
I own 100% of the work, I took the pictures.
Exercise and Feed your Brain the same way you do with your body!
We now live in the era where we not need to have healthy relationship with our partners, friends, and families Only, but with our Finances too. Take care of your money, and you shall receive back the same energy.
From me to you, have a good week y’all
We’re all waiting for that one call, one e-mail, and one sms that will completely change our lives forever.
As per my previous blog post commitment, I assured to present a blog discussing the topic of “How Companies Increase their Share Prices.” True to my word, here it is:
Publicly listed companies strive to enhance their share prices, which is a fundamental indicator of their performance. While some factors leading to this increase are well-known, there are certain undisclosed strategies implemented in boardrooms that play a crucial role in sustaining and escalating share prices. This text explores how companies leverage low-interest rates, invest in cutting-edge technology, and execute stock buybacks to achieve their objectives.
Leveraging Low-Interest Rates:
When central banks reduce interest rates, it becomes more affordable for companies to borrow money. They utilize these funds to invest in their workforce, leading to reduced unemployment rates and an improved economic landscape. However, companies often redirect these borrowed funds towards innovation, technology, and robotics, resulting in increased efficiency but job displacements. Moreover, they capitalize on low-interest rates to implement stock buyback programs, thereby bolstering their share prices.
Embracing Innovation and Technology:
Continuous innovation and the introduction of groundbreaking products can significantly impact a company’s share prices. By staying at the forefront of technological advancements, companies can attract investors who anticipate future growth and profitability. Investments in research and development, as well as strategic partnerships, play a crucial role in bolstering a company’s reputation and boosting its share prices.
Strategic Stock Buybacks:
A well-executed stock buyback program can exert a positive influence on a company’s share prices. When companies repurchase their own shares from the market, the remaining outstanding shares become more valuable, leading to an increase in share prices. This move not only signals confidence in the company’s future but also instills faith in existing shareholders, attracting potential investors.
Effective Financial Management:
Sound financial management practices contribute significantly to share price appreciation. Companies that maintain stable cash flows, demonstrate prudent risk management, and achieve consistent revenue growth are likely to gain investor confidence. A strong financial position reassures stakeholders and leads to increased demand for the company’s shares, ultimately driving share prices upwards.
Transparency and Investor Relations:
Open communication and transparency with shareholders are essential for a company’s long-term success and share price growth. Regular updates on financial performance, business strategies, and corporate governance practices build trust and credibility. Companies that actively engage with their investors through various channels foster a loyal investor base, which can positively impact share prices.
Public listed companies employ a combination of overt and covert strategies to increase their share prices. While well-known factors like innovation and market performance undoubtedly play a role, it is essential to recognize the impact of borrowing, strategic investments, and stock buybacks. Furthermore, transparent communication and sound financial management are critical pillars for long-term share price growth. Understanding and implementing these strategies thoughtfully can help companies achieve their goal of enhancing shareholder value and market competitiveness.
25.07.23
Repo rate is currently sitting at 8.25% and Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 5.4% according to SARB as of 25 July 2023.
Quantitative Tightening (QT) is in place to fight inflation by the increase of Interest rates, the strategy seem to be working as it has shown a huge improvement “Inflation was measured at 6.3% around May, now that it sits at 5.4%“.
And for those who are new with this term Inflation, it occurs when too much money and demand is chasing too few goods – forcing suppliers to increase prices of the goods to cut the demand.
Why is this important?
In most stock or equity that I hold I have seem significant decrease in share prices, making it fair for people to BUY Stock – but unfair for people Holding their stock and waiting for the increase, depending on the strategy they using.
There will come a season where Interest rates will be reduced, making companies to make loans and BuyBack their stock – which will in-turn increase the share price. I may be not sounding clear right now, but my next blog post will be a further explanation on this topic of “How Companies Increase their Share Prices”
I must emphasize that I am not a financial advisor, and the advice I provided is purely for informational purposes. Before making any financial decisions, I highly recommend consulting with a licensed and qualified financial professional who can consider your specific situation and provide tailored advice.
Good Day Fam, I just had to take some time and reflect to all the things that I have been studying, wise words that I have been getting from people, and take some time off and pay attention to my thoughts.
This came to my attention when my friends told me same thing – on different days – in the same week. That’s when I knew that they were God sent. One friend told me about working On and In Yourself privately and exercising all that you have learn in public. And my other friend told me about working on yourself and disciplining yourself in The Darkroom to prepare yourself for the outside world. “Growth comes to place when there’s no one watching, when there’s no outside noise, but you and the words”
I hope I get the courage to get to lock myself up and work on myself. If you got any tips on this you can comment, send me an E-mail or a message.
Thank you.
“Everything in life happens according to our time, our clock, our pace. Don’t be too hard on yourself, trust the process, God’s timing”
Just thought I should leave this here.
To thank you guys for the love and support you keep showing me, private messages and e-mails telling me to continue sharing “everything that is under the sun” with you guys is such an indescribable feeling, I have wrote a short story for you and your families to read. Hope you enjoy it…
Heading – Finding True Riches: A Tale of Wealth, Happiness, and Life’s Simple Pleasures
Once upon a time, there was a very wealthy businessman who owned many successful companies and had a luxurious lifestyle. He had everything he could ever want, but he still felt unfulfilled and unhappy.
One day, he decided to take a break from his busy life and travel to a small village in the countryside. As he walked around the village, he saw a fisherman sitting by the river, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
The businessman struck up a conversation with the fisherman and asked him why he wasn’t out catching more fish to sell and make more money. The fisherman replied that he already caught enough fish to provide for his family, and he preferred to spend his free time relaxing and spending time with his loved ones.
The businessman was taken aback by the fisherman’s contentment and asked him, “But what do you do with the rest of your time?”
The fisherman replied, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take a siesta with my wife, and stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and happy life.”
The businessman realized that he had been chasing after material wealth and success without taking the time to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. He realized that true wealth and richness came from being content with what you have and cherishing the people and moments that make life meaningful.
From that day forward, the businessman made a conscious effort to prioritize his family and friends and find joy in the simple things in life. He learned that the pursuit of riches and success was not the key to happiness and fulfillment, but rather, it was the journey itself and the people you shared it with.
The story reminds us that true wealth and richness come from within, and the pursuit of material success should not come at the expense of the things that truly matter in life, such as relationships, experiences, and meaningful moments. It is a reminder to appreciate the present, enjoy the simple things, and prioritize what really matters in life.
Like William Shakespeare once said, “I have seen so many unhappy kings, but happy shoemakers”
After taking some time and studying about budget, here are some steps that I think might help to setting up a budget:
Remember, setting up a budget is a process, and it may take time to find a system that works best for you. The key is to stick with it and make adjustments as needed to help you achieve your financial goals.
Prepared on: January 28th 2023
The purpose of this Newsletter is to keep you guys posted with what’s happening Globally. I have read and watch news to supply you guys with this summary. I Hope this will be helpful.
#Crypto
The Big Question, will 2023 be the New Year for Cryptocurrencies?
Bitcoin has lost over 50% of its value in 2022, as a whole – the Crypto market has lost over $1.4 Trillion in value. Well, Bitcoin and Etherium just made a good entry in 2023. This month Btc went up by 25% and is hovering above $20 000; Etherium up by 30% and above $1 500 in value. This sounds promising right! But we all know how the market behaves.
#UKRAINE-WAR
On the Ukraine War update, Poland wants to send German-made tanks to Ukraine but Germany refuses. They fear that this will send mixed signals to Russia. Last time I checked, finalized decision was not yet made. “Countries supplying Ukraine with more weapons risked their own destruction” this was a Russia warning to Global Leaders.
#Deep Into Business!
• “No human can do a Robots job better than a robot”. United Kingdom Amazon warehouse employees participated in their first-ever strike, due to tough working conditions that they’re facing.
• U.K inflation rate rose to 9.2%. I’m sure you guys can imagine how much basic needs costs, and standard of living as a whole.
Most People will kick-off this year Jobless!
• Luno, the Cypto Exchange Company has just announced it will cut 35% of its staff.
• Microsoft, 10 000 employees.
• Alphabet “Google”, 12 000 employees.
• Uber Freight, 150 employees.
Many companies are fighting to cut costs and adjust to tougher economic environment. I guess these are difficult times to remind us all that we should view our careers as wealth generating vehicles, use the salaries we earn to start small businesses and trade for cash, OR put the salaries we earn to work! By either Investing or Trading. I guess this is the wake up call to us all.
If you enjoy my blog posts, please feel free to refer or invite friends that you know might be interested. From us to you – we love you all!❤
When it comes to the market place or the Economy there are different roles that each of us play. The role of being a Customer is far more different to those playing roles of being Owners and Investors. Decision-making of these different roles are influenced by different factors and events. Most Consumers don’t think like Owners do, “they like to consume, spend cash, the only thing that is ringing in their minds is SPEND” that’s why they’re regarded as being consumers, and factors that influence their decision-making is Quality of the good they buying, and Price they trade.
Consumers, meaning the individuals, in the workplace work for Salary; Owners for Profits; and Investors for returns. At the end of the day, they all working for money. But how each of them spend their money on depends on which role they each playing. Investors spend their Return On Investments (ROI), and Owners spend their Profits – on buying stocks, and on assets that will again have more returns. They study trends of the market, and position of the Economy “where is it standing”. It’s not like these 2 roles don’t visit the market place and consume goods, they do. Just that they have other different roles that attract money and success, they study different topics that make them rich in mind, topics like “How to act when facing inflation, How to budget, How to start a business, Where to invest” etc. This knowledge makes them far more different.
At times, it takes someone’s desire to anspire to play these 3 roles as an individual, a role of being an Investor, Owner, and Consumer in one person. For us to reach the level of financial freedom, we must master in playing these three roles. Hope you get what I’m trying to highlight fam.
–brought to you by llukbright.
Hello Fam, I hope you made it safe to 2023 – I hope this year we will do better than we did last year (2022), I wish all you guys a Happy New Year.
I was suppose to share this on the 31st of December, forgive me for that fam – you know I love you all.
I want us to close this year with a little 2022 review on #finance topic. My 2023 resolution is Financial Freedom, I pray – hope – and wish that we are together in this; there’s plenty of money roaming around the economy, wherever you are, there’s enough for everyone, the only key that is needed to open the vault is to learn “HOW”!
Down to business!
STOCKS OR SHARES
We’ve seen alot of things happening in the market of Equities, huge businesses and recognized Billionaires have lost so much.
Meta, Tesla, and Amazon have faced decrease in share prices – and these are huge tech-companies.
● Elon Musk have lost +-$132 Billion
● Jeff Bezos +-$84.1 Billion
● And Mark Zuckerberg +-$80.7 Billion
Now, this is a useful information if you aspire to join the population of the “Rich Mindset”. These tech-companies won’t be down for long, they will bounce back. Financial Educated personnel will invest and/or buy stocks, and Poor minded people will ignore this. Be on the right side.
CRYPTO
2022 was a very difficult year for Cryptocurrencies, material coins like Bitcoin and Etherium etc. Have lost so much value, the collapse of FTX Trading ltd. have left so many investors skeptical of Crypto market, and “people who were thinking of entering the market” more afraid. People who strongly believe in the initiative of Blockchain and of Cryptocurrency hope for these material coins to decline further to #Buy more of them. They believe that the Recovery of this Market will leave Less people Rich, and more people Poor – You just need to decide which side you will be on!
Currently these are my two concerns, Crypto and Stocks. I am educating myself on these topics, and I will gladly share what I am learning with you guys “Clear and Simplified”. I wish you all the best in whatever you’re doing or planning to do this year, may you find joy and reap successful results. This is My World and I will be sharing everything that is under the sun! I LOVE YOU ALL.
BY LLUKBRIGHT TEAM
NB// figures of the billions lost was taken on the internet.
There’s a famous saying that goes like, “When America sneezes, the world catches a Cold” I guess we all know what this means, we might have different thoughts on different topics- but I believe we all know what this means. When it comes to the market of Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin holds the power, and I believe it’s safe to say, “When Bitcoin sneezes, all other coins catches a Cold!!” This situation the market is currently in proves this statement, my advice to – BUY AND STORE THE GROWING COINS – IT WON’T HURT.
Jim Rohn once said on Leadership topics, “Don’t join an easy crowd, YOU won’t Grow. Go where the expectations are high – where the demands are high – where the pressure is on to perform, to grow and to change.”
And I thought I must leave it here – someone needs to hear this!
Lately I have been meeting great speakers, today I visited a church ‘that my friend forced me to attend, I just wasn’t planning to’ and Pastors’ message was deeper than I expected. He was praying for his people and giving them wise words for Preparation of exams, when he said “Life test our level of preparation” I took out a book and wrote these notes.
Life test our level of preparation, how much work we put in equals the end results. Any negative achievements that we have attracted are of deserving, as they were part of our preparations, as the old as goes “what we put in is what we get out”. Like the sailors say, we may not have power to stop the storms – but we have power to work on ourselves. We prepare ourselves for the storms, we prepare ourselves for the coming seasons. All the ships that are not well build, ships that are not strongly prepared to sail, they sink. Failure are not in the ocean and the storms – as they are part of nature, but the ship builders’ and the ship that is not well built. So, when it comes to riches, we have to prepare ourselves for the journey – read business books, study finances, and build character that attracts riches. Before riches there is us, Be Prepared!
I just hope this makes sense.
Good day Fam. I once came across a message that went like, “we can become who we wanna be, we have the control, it’s up to us to decide“. And I thought to myself, we all want to be Rich but we don’t educate ourselves on topics like ‘How to become Rich’; only few people understand and apply this rule, and I believe it’s working for them. I don’t apply it myself, that is why I wanna leave it here, to see it every time I visit my blog, I want these words to haunt me.
I want it to remind me of that, we choose who we wanna be. Now, let me leave you with this in mind:
Once you have manage to build an environment that is filled with loyal followers or consumers, you’ll understand that at some point price is the last thing on their minds that makes them stick around. They will tell you about Experience and Quality, price is the bonus price they pay. So, when starting-up a business or something else, make sure people don’t only come for price and/or the product – but for also the incentives of owning that product!
NB// if there’s a new market that few people know about please let me know! I don’t wanna have the same regrets again!!!
Last Sunday I visited my church, and this is the message I received.
Growth comes with discomfort. My Pastor said, you can’t be wearing size 7 shoe when your exact size is 9 “imagine the discomfort that comes with not wearing your exact shoe size”… and the comfort of wearing your exact size. We got to be willing to let go, leaving all your past in past – and accepting the present moment you’re in “your current shoe size”. Me- myself & I need to train thyself. Learn to remove myself from circles that doesn’t promote growth, elevation, and comfort.
There come a time in life where you will need to elevate, a time where you will need to leave all that is holding you back behind, whether your close friends or your family– and face your journey ‘you alone‘ to growth; and a time where you will need to choose yourself over everything else. I think Some path(s) that we have to take to unlock our purpose are revealed to us when we’ve reach some stage(s) in life, and I believe the first stage is of growth. Growing mentally, being curious about existence – and so sure about what you think it’s truly meant for you; and believing that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
It will only take YOU to change you. TRY take care of you to reveal YOU. The Power is in YOU.
Written & Edited by LLukbright
Month of July was really a month of growth, difficulty, and joy! Meeting with new people, “great people who don’t truly see their potential and worth, my role models” was truly a great experience. I had the opportunity to sit back, listen and learn, I had an opportunity to become a student – an intelligent follower. And I’m glad to day that has given me opportunity to grow as a photographer, and it has elevated my Third Eye & Imagination.
Collaborating with Frank Muntufilms_ was quit a great experience, I even had a chance to sit down with the founder and shared our different stories – and it’s a good feeling when you find out you have few & good things in common, especially with someone you never thought you will be friends with. Good thing that I am also his role model, we have learnt a lot from each other. I’ll have to let the work speak for itself.
Here are our pictures on fashion or Editorial Photography:
We come with best ideas that we can, with the information that we have – and pray that there’s a forgiving GOD
From The100 series
When it comes to coming with innovative ideas, whether in business or science, most of them are impacting us in our daily lives. They pollute the air that we breathe, they negatively affect all the living species with different factors. The phrase that says “there’s good in evil” is not just a phrase, some people “Innovators” deeply understand it. Innovation and growth comes after tears, hardship, and losses. All the cars that we see today at some point do cause chaos in this world, too many species died and are dying because of this (these) invention(s) – although on the other hand we now can’t live without it, meaning its good side of transporting us from one place to another.
Mother Earth was meant to be Innovated from time to time by the People living in it, growth & development matters – that’s why Human Beings were given Brains in the first place. We come with the best ideas that we can and pray that there’s a forgiving GOD, which is Ourselves. We have to forgive ourselves for Ideas that we come with, we have to embrace the Good side of them and not the Evil; we have to accept that in everything that we do, there is gonna be a Dark side. At the end none of this matters, we worry about the people we have saved and not the one’s that we have lost. KEEP COMING WITH THOSE IDEAS!
We have seen a huge stock decline on many Public Companies listed on the JSE – not only the listed but even the Small businesses, some economics experts blame inflation, and some the indication of market crash. There’s a lot going on Globally, United States is sneezing, and many currencies are catching flu. ZAR is losing value day-by-day, currently it’s standing at 0,061 against 1 USD. The question is, does Load Shedding also have something to do with this?
Well, I’m not an expert or a qualified economist – but we all see what’s going on, we know when something is good and when its not. Some company’s are badly affected by this ongoing on and off of electricity in South Africa, especially Mining Businesses. There have been decrease in profits, many employees have been retrenched, and some companies are planning to shutdown operations if this continues. My huge concern it’s on Mining businesses, as Minerals are huge assets of the economy – “Thungela Resources Limited” one of the coal mining company in South Africa have been having Down Trend and/or Bearish Trend for past 4 months this month included. Small companies are running at loss due to supply decline and sales, they are badly affected by the Load-Shedding. ‘In Laughs’ I think TESLA need to come and rescue South Africa, Eskom is failing to deliver and we all see that, I just gave Elon Musk something to work on!!!
The Financial Educated believe this is the best time to buy and own more stocks, they believe in investing on companies that they know will fight their way back, they invest when no one is paying attention. And they believe market crash is that time!
These were just my views nothing fancy and profession!
I’m so sorry to disturb your peace, this just came into mind!
Money works hard for those who work smart for it!
The rich or the Financial educated acquire Assets when they have depreciated or lost value; they invest on companies that their share prices have been negatively affected; and they wait for the market crash, Recession, and/or Depression phase to do all these things. They believe in making their money work for them, because they know it loses value over time.
The Poor or the non-financial educated acquire assets when they have Appreciated, making the rich richer; and they invest and buy shares when most companies have regain their strength. Most of them have the consumer mindset, they believe in buying and spending!
Most companies are still trying to find out how they can make cash inflows in these difficult times of the period, SARB (South African Reserve Bank) have increased its Prime and Repo rate, making it so hard for Banks and Businesses to borrow more money. Which is a good strategy when it comes to fighting Inflation that have also increased in South Africa, preventing more cash that’s circulating in the economy, and buying power from consumers that lead to companies price increases.
NB// The Decrease in Repo and Prime rate will result in Companies borrowing more cash to recover from the Market Crash, that’s when the Financial educated will be benefiting since most businesses will be getting back to normal operations.
BY LLUKBRIGHT MAPS
We’ve seen a huge increase prices in Oil & food; and huge decrease in Stocks and Crypto_currencies, economists say we experiencing market crash. This period works for people who invest in the Financial Literacy, people who’s goal is to acquire more assets and less liability, this is the period where the Rich get richer, the poor more poor, and the Middle class get wiped out.
As we are now experiencing this phase, financially educated personnel are busy purchasing and investing in stocks, assets, and crypto currencies that they believe in. They are busy converting the fake money into an asset, by acquiring physical gold, silver, palladium, and Platinum; Financial educated treat paper money as currency, and they know currency looses value over time.
So what to do to keep your money working for you?
Being financially educated doesn’t mean that you have to be Rich, it just goes with your eager to learn, knowing and understanding the theory behind the paper money and how it is manipulated. My advise for you is to :
Buy shares and/or equities of the company you believe will definitely survive this phase, some use the strategy of buying low and selling high, and some use the long-term strategy of keeping your shares in that company you believe in, and that goes with being a Loyal Customer or Follower.
2. Invest in ETF’s “S&P 500”
For some people it’s difficult to choose and analyze charts for which stock to purchase, and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) for example S & P 500 is a group of 500 performing companies that you can invest in all at once. Positive thing about this is if one company losses value in the share price, it won’t affect the 499 stocks, I highly recommend this one. There are also etfs for Golds and Palladium that you can invest in.
3. Invest in Crypto
People have been creating and manipulating people in buying and investing in their crypto currency, and in the market there are over 10 000 coins, so the failure in other coins affects the relevant and strong coins. My advise to you about this its to keep your money safe till this crash becomes much more better, and buy a portion of coins that you believe in. I prefer to invest in Bitcoin, Etherium, Litecoin and Binance….
WHERE CAN YOU BUY THESE
If you are a south African citizen, or you not a citizen buy you would like to invest in South African stocks you can use EasyEquities, simple and easy to buy and sell stock. And for crypto I use Luno, but they don’t have the Binance coin.
Here’s the referral link to register for EasyEquities:
If you reside overseas you can search for a relevant broker to buy and sell stocks, for crypto as well.
GOOD LUCK FAM!!!
There are so many things that I was taught that I need to unlearn, things that were planted to me as being normal. The Philosophy and Psychology behind And of Money; How we suppose to act and show up in our environments; and the “HOW” of showing love. There are so many things that I need to unlearn before showing up to the world, sometimes we are stuck in life because of things that we’re not willing to let go. Your Dreams and Possibilities don’t live on the same neighbourhood!
Our minds were designed to keep scores, they were designed to protect us; don’t allow it to limit your thinking – don’t allow it to protect you from things you love doing, and never let it stop you from FLYING & from trying NEW THINGS! There are too many Possibilities when that unlimited thinking stage is reached.
Keep funding your dreams, save money and invest money for your dreams. Our dreams are expensive and they require a start up capital, even if you don’t have them now – you’ll meet them along the way, Just work hard and save that money!!
Henry Ford Once Said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty”
This quote has given me ability to sit down and listen to those who are younger than me. Instead of always playing a role of being a Mentor and a Teacher, it has taught me to be a Mentee and also a Student. Those who Listen always learn something new, and those who always speak always repeat what they already know. Like the Great Henry Ford once said, The Greatest Thing In Life Is To Keep Your Mind Young! Hope you do Fam!
I don’t Remember When Was This. But I once Wrote a Poem. Not Sure About The Title Though, but I think I was in love or my heart was broken! You can give it a title fam!!
Love is just like a drug,
when it hits you good,
you become an addict.
Life is just like a river,
at times the water tastes good,
and at times – it’s quite the opposite.
It washes out the pain, at times brings it back. It brings Joy & Love,
and again take all that away.
It feels good learning to love someone,
unlearning to love them it’s quite an opposite.
when you’re addicted,
Its difficult to let go.
May the river bring back all the lost love & lovers,
May it bring back
all the joy & energy we once had.
-LLUKBRIGHT
“Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will spend all its life believing that it’s Stupid!”
It takes Gut, it takes a Wise man to accept that YOU not good at everything. To accept that we all here to play different roles and do different tasks, to accept that EVERYONE IS A GENIUS. ALBERT EINSTEIN DID ACCEPT!!
Sometimes I feel like the world is coming to an end.
That we live in a Cold – Cold world.
I mean, sometimes I feel like we exist in (an) unfair world. World full of heart breaks and tears.
Up Until Things Begin Working In My Favor.
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