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Poetry: I Among the Winds

Poetry: I Among the Winds

May 29, 2010 |  by Daniel  |  Creative Writings

Here's a short and simple poetry I made way back when I was in college (1992). This was inspired and made for some lady in my future whom I haven't met and I truly cared about. Up until now, can't say for sure if I already met her.

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7 Useful Online Resources for Beginning Forex Traders

7 Useful Online Resources for Beginning Forex Traders

May 27, 2010 |  by Daniel  |  Personal Finance

It’s easy to get lost and lose money even just to get started on online forex trading. The internet has literally thousands materials, advertisements and other  offerings that can cost you an arm and a leg. I outlined a list of very useful, and mostly free, resources to get one started to online forex. With only US$ 72 and an internet connection, one can now setup a serious home-based business – if you plan to be a trader. Success depends on how much time is devoted to studying and controlling emotions.

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Drive and Motivation

May 22, 2010 |  by Daniel  |  Management

Ever wondered what it is that really drives people? What gets them motivated and what incentives will help them achieve greatness? I know, every single day, right? Well, watch this and learn everything you ever needed to know about motivation!

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Leadership: Enabling Teams in Workplaces

Leadership: Enabling Teams in Workplaces

May 20, 2010 |  by Daniel  |  Leadership

One time, I called on to have a talk with my sister over dinner after she announced her plan to resign from work. With only a few short months of leading a medical team that provide annual physicals to our clients, she’s ready to pack up and leave.

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Parenting: Spending Time

Parenting: Spending Time

April 21, 2010 |  by Daniel  |  Family Life, Lifehacks, Parenting

Your children need your presence more than your presents. - Jesse Jackson

Yesterday, I went home unusually early and excited to teach my son some basketball for the first time. Not surprisingly, he got on his shoes faster than he usually does, and with a big shining smile. We played, had fun and talked seriously about basketball, life and God. I can see very clearly that he was so happy that I came home early and kept my promise to teach him basketball. After a couple of hours as we walked home he said, “Thank you daddy” – and that made my day.

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5 Simple Secrets to Living a Happier and Longer Life

5 Simple Secrets to Living a Happier and Longer Life

April 9, 2010 |  by Daniel  |  Leadership, Lifehacks

1.   Be contented with what you have

Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor. –Benjamin Franklin

We live in the age where wanting something is the basic ground work of every successful economy. Our generation is centered on acquiring possessions and gaining power or recognition, thinking all these are important to a more prosperous life.

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FOREX Trading Tips for Beginning Traders

FOREX Trading Tips for Beginning Traders

February 25, 2010 |  by Daniel  |  Personal Finance

A few months back, something sparked my interest on getting into spot (Foreign Exchange) trading and so I started practicing on demo accounts, enrolling on online courses, attending webinars until finally I openned a live account – a microlot account.

The real trading practice is significantly different from the demo and yes, as expected, I burned some good money away the instant I started placing my trade. It was disheartening at first but I surely got something more valuable to my future as a beginning trader than the money I lost at startup. I gained practical knowledge on the best practices on how to and how not to trade going forward.

For those newbies like me considering on getting into spot trading, here are some practical and no non-sense advice you would definitely find it handy:

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