Until I took a greater interest in photography as a hobby recently, I was never aware of the extent to which photographs are made, by editing and tweaking, in post-production. I always thought that you either got the money shot or you missed it. But it appears what goes on afterwards can be equally or… Continue reading What’s real and what’s manufactured?
Learning to say “no”
After years of hustling and grinding in a wide range of businesses I am now in the enviable position of being able to turn away work. In fact, it is in my own interest, I believe, to say “no” and turn away work. Not out of arrogance or laziness or indolence or any other reason,… Continue reading Learning to say “no”
Fighting Pepper, vulture funds and so-called mortgage prisoners
I made a video recently about the decision of the Circuit Court Judge in Tullamore in a Personal Insolvency Arrangement case. The decision forced Pepper Mortgages to agree to a very much reduced mortgage rate for the hard-pressed borrowers and may, if not reversed, be a hugely significant decision for those who are struggling with… Continue reading Fighting Pepper, vulture funds and so-called mortgage prisoners
Unexpected consequences of putting stuff into the world
I made a video about why I write with a fountain pen a few months ago and published it on my YouTube channel. It was a slightly whimsical vide, I suppose you could say, and I did not expect much from it. But sometimes I just like to make a video or write a blog… Continue reading Unexpected consequences of putting stuff into the world
Making better videos
I spent a good bit of time at the weekend working on a video. It is a vlog type video covering the three days we have recently spent in the city of Istanbul. In the overall context of my business or my YouTube channel it is a video that will not move the needle. It… Continue reading Making better videos
The mystery of unshakeable Trump support
I never cease to be amazed at the support Donald Trump can rely on from Ireland. Commenters on my YouTube channel and Facebook page have made it clear that they are loyal Trump supporters, think he is “a great man”, and think the criminal indictment against him in Florida is politically motivated. These supporters are… Continue reading The mystery of unshakeable Trump support
Commodity trading-how has it gone so far?
I started commodity trading earlier this week with a demo account, just to see what would happen. I have traded for 4 days as I write this and I am showing a profit of €15,439.69. I have only executed 1 or 2 trades per day and have not spent any time on technical or fundamental… Continue reading Commodity trading-how has it gone so far?
Trump indicted on 7 criminal charges
“Trump indicted”. It is with a great deal of pleasure I type those words. I have been watching Trump and the question of his being brought to justice for alleged crimes since he lost the Presidential election to Joe Biden. There was a fear for quite some time that for political reasons he would not… Continue reading Trump indicted on 7 criminal charges
Day trading commodities-experiment
I am running an experiment at the moment, one I intend running for a few weeks. I am day trading commodities on an online trading platform. I have a demo account so I am only trading with “fake money” at the moment. I will see at the end of the experiment how I have fared.… Continue reading Day trading commodities-experiment
2 rules for investing or starting your own business
The 2 most important rules when starting your own business or investing your money are Shrewd investors and entrepreneurs are not concerned with dreams of how much money they might make with the business or investment. Not at first. First, they look around and ask themselves the question, “how can I lose my money here?”… Continue reading 2 rules for investing or starting your own business