Monthly Archives: March 2011

Is the country Irie or irate?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Just an observation. Jamaica is often known as an “Irie” island, meaning it is a no worries kind of place. The beautiful landscape and it flora and fauna, and the beaches and beautiful sea. The delicious climate. The vibrant music. … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to wait in vain

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

I spent the kind of time on a hot, sunny day in Jamaica, that I would never wish on anyone, yet it is all too commonplace in this and many countries. My father’s car needed to have its licence renewed … Continue reading →

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Take nothing for granted

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

I have tried to do very little over the past few days, while I spend some time with my father. He celebrated his 82nd birthday on March 24, and it was the same day that he needed to have another … Continue reading →

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Away from it, for a short while

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Travelling often gives chances to reflect as well as to relax. Publishing a blog while travelling is impossible without access to the Internet. For the next few days, that access is going to be very problematic–and I do not see … Continue reading →

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Discipline: rules and discretion

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

I discussed with a very experienced trading acquaintance a series of events that occurred today. I explained to her how I had tried to be disciplined and patient–and it was a slowish day, so much of the latter was needed. … Continue reading →

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Guidance systems

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

We are often reluctant to admit that we need guidance. After all, many of us were raised to develop a large degree of self-reliance; to be able to ‘leave the nest and fly on our own’. Learning to be independent … Continue reading →

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So glad it’s Friday

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Fridays are rarely the free days that the name suggests. Today, I was in a position to finish trading early. This is something that I had said I would try to do on a regular basis, but markets don’t seem … Continue reading →

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A touch of the Irish luck

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

Although we now live in a world where it’s cool to be green–even if it’s not as easy as we would like to think–I have never had an urge to drink green beer or swim in a green river or … Continue reading →

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Just offer to help

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

On Tuesday, I had the satisfaction of being part of a solution by doing nothing other than offering to help work out a problem. I had indicated to a committee that I was willing to give my time to help … Continue reading →

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The blame game: ego and attitude

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

How hard is it to accept blame? For many people, it is the hardest thing in the world, not least because with blame comes shame (or what we perceive as shame). Yet, without that recognition of your own contribution towards … Continue reading →

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