Release The Pressure - Stick to the Pillars

 Happy New Year's to all my readers out there. I am wishing that everyone has a blessed and prosperous 2022.  For the last few months, I've posted less because I've been focused on a growing technology consulting and training business that is thriving. I have clients across the country and globe, and I train cyber consultants to help those companies increase their security hygiene.  I don't mind when my business efforts take me away from my typically successful trading efforts because while its challenging and rewarding to trade for yourself, there is NOTHING comparable to building something from scratch that makes a difference in people's lives. I get to choose my mission and its pressure packed but it also rewarding to see people and my client's grow.

Speaking of pressure, I have discussions with many people about the obstacles they are hearing and seeing. However, one piece of advice I give is that we must remain eternal optimists, laser focused on risks to our families, business, and life.

2022 will be filled with many pressure points, so I want to help you navigate your investments, your journey, and your goals. To combat pressure and stress it often takes having a plan, practicing it, and then sticking to the plan. I liken this approach to when I played sports, you practice shooting free throws in practice when you're tired, so when the game is on the line you've practiced taking and making the winning shot. For my international readers, imagine being chosen to kick the winning goal in football (soccer in America). To succeed in the face of insurmountable pressure, you much approach it like you've been there before.

Here are some things we are up against:

What am I listening to: "Pressure" by Ari Lennox

Happy New Year / Themes for 2013

Happy New Year - 2013

In my first post of the year, I want to say Happy New Years to everyone out there! I wanted to pass on these words while telling everyone to continue to achieve balance, stick to your resolutions, and live life!  My backdrop on this day is ironic as I am listening to the 44^th President of the United States, Barack H. Obama, at his inauguration.  It comes on a very special day, the day that we celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Investment Themes to Consider for 2013

The following themes have been at the top of my mind lately and definitely impact my thoughts on the market.  For my more familiar readers, you’ll see that I will continue to highlight the articles, videos, clippings, and personal views that shape my thoughts.  For new readers, I hope you appreciate my quest in trying to simplify investments, the economy, and what’s going on with your money.  I’ve often found out that they are related and it’s usually for some very interesting reasons.  First, let’s start off with why I believe the economy is heading in the right direction.  But a word of caution, when things are doing well…don’t be greedy and bank some of those winning profits that got you there.  Here is why the markets are doing so well:

Why Stocks Are at Record Highs

Last Wednesday, the Federal Reserve communicated their outlook on the American economy through a book known as the Beige Book. Here was what Zacks.com had to say about that data: “Wednesday offered up a trio of positive economic reports. Industrial Production, Housing Market Index, and the Beige Book all painted a picture of a moderately expanding economy with no stumbling blocks in sight.”  Zacks.com

I chose this next article because it shows how things and investments are often linked.  As the housing markets improves think about the things that will benefit as this trend continues think about the simple things around you that are worth investing, hardwood and carpet sellers, home renovations stores, and even copper which is used throughout your home. See this next article on the improving housing market:

Housing

“Copper rose for a third day as improving U.S. economic data fueled expectations that demand from the second-largest user will improve this year. Metal for delivery in three months climbed as much as 0.3 percent to $8,085.25 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange and traded at $8,067 at 11:02 a.m. in Shanghai. Copper advanced to a one-week high of $8,130 on Jan. 18.  Housing starts in the U.S. climbed 12.1 percent last month to a 954,000 annual rate, exceeding all forecasts in a Bloomberg survey of economists, according to Commerce Department data on Jan. 17. A Labor Department report showed fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits.”  This snippet was from Bloomberg.com    Housing Link

I will stop here for now but coming soon will be more articles on themes that shape my investments going forward.

Happy New Years

Happy New Years from URBANOMICS

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