Author: Terry Gorry

2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video

I published a video on my YouTube channel yesterday called “I bought this property at a Bid X1 auction” and it has been one of the most popular videos I have published in a long time. There has been a tremendous number of views, comments and engagement. It shows two things: The chip on the… Continue reading 2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video

Drawing lifelong investing conclusions based on one event is dumb

One thing that perplexes me is the willingness of people to make assumptions and confident statements with no evidence or data to back up the conclusion. Another thing that puzzles me is the person who draws a conclusion and adopts a position on the basis of only one piece of evidence. This is as stupid… Continue reading Drawing lifelong investing conclusions based on one event is dumb

Preparing for a WRC case-the biggest problem as a sole practitioner

As a sole practitioner one of the biggest problems I face when preparing for a WRC hearing is distraction. That is, the many distractions in the office including other files, letters, emails, property transactions, wills, personal injury claims which demand some or all of my attention. Being able to give an upcoming WRC hearing your… Continue reading Preparing for a WRC case-the biggest problem as a sole practitioner

Evidence and one of the skills of the legal professional

One of the things I encounter regularly when preparing for a WRC hearing is my client sending me irrelevant, unhelpful information which they believe is evidence. Often, if I was to introduce this so-called evidence it would damage my client’s case. The distinguishing feature between a good legal professional when it comes to the presentation… Continue reading Evidence and one of the skills of the legal professional

“Our first gay or sodomite Taoiseach”

It was remarkable to hear Enoch Burke’s mother rail against “our first gay or sodomite Taoiseach” and our “socialist President” yesterday at Wilson’s Hospital School. It is hard to believe it is 2024. I can remember the decriminalisation of homosexuality when I was a young man, in June 1993. Little did I believe I would… Continue reading “Our first gay or sodomite Taoiseach”

All your eggs in one basket

If you are a small business owner/operator, you need to avoid one of the oldest and easiest mistakes to make: putting all your eggs in one basket. If you have a client/customer who forms a disproportionate portion of your sales, you are in an immensely vulnerable position. They can really put the squeeze on you… Continue reading All your eggs in one basket

How influential is the back story?

I’m visiting a horseracing stables this morning as part of an open morning initiative by a body promoting the racehorse ownership in Ireland. I am visiting Gavin Cromwell’s yard in Navan and am looking forward to it. The morning session is scheduled to last three hours and we get to see the horses galloping, ask… Continue reading How influential is the back story?