Blog 5

Blog 5

Personal development

I have found that improving my English has been a positive move. I also think more critically now. This is finding solutions to problems. Reading the FT every day my knowledge has increased greatly as well. I do like the Financial Times for this. It has some excellent writers. I had a subscription previously to the Times, but I prefer a more professional approach to finance. I enjoy the travel writing too in the FT.

I love travelling, but it is so expensive. However, seeing other cultures is worth the price. I would like to go on my travels again, but I must wait. Previously, I did spend a lot of my spare cash on travel. Now I save and invest. It may be boring, but financial independence is one of my long-term goals.

Goals are so important because it sets up the mind. It may give you peace too. Many just slog it out, and doing the same routine more often than not, and wondering about why they are not happy. It leads to burn out if a person is not careful. Having goals and then having an action plan. I do this.

Direction and delaying gratification are linked. Many would like to escape their misery. They do. The problem is that these bad habits keep them in one frame set, or for them reaching their full potential. Having goals and replacing bad habits with good ones are linked. It works with me. It changed my life for the better.

I get negativity a lot thou. If I am honest, the world is all messed up. The secret is to be multi-skilled. I am. Many conform and just pay the bills. Confidence comes from creating a new life. Freedom is attractive, but it may cause resentment. There are two sides to a coin. However, I have the edge. This is always working on myself, and I have a reserve as well. It is a winning way for all.

I was at a gym in Oxfordshire but cannot say where. This is because I have to be discreet. The women are fit there. The problem is that many men do not have it together. I connect with them (the women). It is because we are the same. More men need to get their nutrition and personal development together. It is like that many men would like to have a mother. I speak the truth. Men generally are good at earning money, but not at working on their weaknesses. Honest writing and just saying it as it is.

My instructor told me something interesting. Men like to build up their arms because it looks good, and it gives a good feeling at the same time. However, the downside is that they do not do much of anything else.

With my person trainer we have a plan. The six-pack training will start in JULY. It will be a one-month duration, and I will only do one day a week, or maybe two at a stretch with my temp job.

Financial trading

I added to my ETF position SSLN. (Ticker: LSE) I used my dividend from FRES (ticker code silver miner LSE) to pay for it. Silver is cheap at the moment, and I will be working my temp job more. (NOT IN JULY) The proceeds will go to commodities. I will write here on my blog my purchases.

I believe that we are in super cycle for commodities. Therefore, if they are cheap, I will buy more. History repeats and I am a free thinker too. The WEST is loaded up on debt. They cannot normalise interest rates without causing a depression. Yes, I wrote depression.

The balance sheet here is of the Euro

This month I have two more dividends to come. I love my dividends. I will invest in a precious miner with a dividend. I will write here in the blog my choice.

I believe that all should be able to trade stocks. I have done it for 5 years now. Therefore, I know the system quite well. Trading is tough. Invest with a plan may be best. I do. Gold is going to go up. Debt is too high. Oil keeps going up as well. People appear nervous too. Therefore, I buy precious metal miners. If the gold price goes up, the miners will go up much more.

Volatility is high in the miners. It is not for the faint hearted. However, I believe that I have a good chance of making a good profit on my trades with time. I buy and forget. However, I do my research and will only buy good companies with low or no debt. If we a going into a recession, companies with a large debt will be in trouble. They may not be able to pay their liabilities.

I agree with Tavi Costa’s position on a chart in the market. I have linked his twitter page. (He tweets useful information on the markets movements.) My position is that commodities will be a higher percentage in a person’s portfolio than now. The world has changed. If you get in early, you may reap the benefits.

Here is the chart:

My you-tube page will start sometime in July/August. I have a six-pack challenge to do first. People that can do these challenges may be a trusted because this discipline is transferable to other skills. Trading you must be tough and resilient. I am.

In conclusion, buying commodities may be best. These are gold, silver and oil are my choices. Trading is tough. Dollar cost average every month and with time your trades should go up. This is my style in trading.

Van life

My solar install is going well but only if I have sun. I will be going up to probably 400watts with an additional 100 watts portable solar. With these watts in the sun, I can power a rice cooker. This is means free energy from the sun, and I have a meal too. I do like renogy panels. I will buy more of them, and I will install on the roof myself.

My movano I do really like. My only concern that it is perfect for one person, but I would like the option of a van better for 2 people. Moreover, the turning circle is not as good as I would like as well. Parking is cumbersome, and I would prefer a vehicle with a better turning circle.

Generally, the van life is safe, but I heard loud voices on one of my night spots. I moved on. There was no trouble, but if unsure, it is best to move on. Some people get the van life others may not. We all see what we would like to see. Therefore, if someone has a strong negative reaction I will move on. It is best to avoid negative situations. I prefer a win-win.

On that stop again I will buy ear plugs. This way my sleep will not be disturbed. I have an alarm that is loud on the van. I have a plan if I am in danger. My mobile signal always works on a stop. I check before locking up for the park up every time.

People generally will leave you alone. It is a good life. However, life is life. Moreover, people usually are well-balanced too. Always have a plan. I do. If it were dangerous, I would call the police. They can deal with it. I am all legal with no issues. I say no more.

I will post next Friday my latest blog (6). Be good, be kind and prosper in difficult times.

Ian