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Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich – A Must Read

Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich – A Must Read

I love to read and learn new things.  My bookshelf at home has plenty of books on poker and baseball but also a number of books on finance and investing.  A book that I have read several times and continue to review is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.  It was...
The Stock Market is a Function of Fear and Greed

The Stock Market is a Function of Fear and Greed

You may have heard the stock market described this way.  If not, let me be the first.  The stock market reflects the emotions of investors.  Plain and simple.  Let’s face it, when you are making money, life is good.  You think you have the Midas touch.  You can do no...
Some Thoughts on Luck

Some Thoughts on Luck

This past week I made a recommendation to sell a stock that was in my portfolio basket.  It was C.H. Robinson Worldwide (ticker CHRW).  I freely admit that the sell recommendation was not to do some profit taking but as a defensive move since the MACD line had...
Use Stop Losses to Maximize Gains

Use Stop Losses to Maximize Gains

Last week I told you that I am not perfect and I will freely admit when I am wrong, but I also told you that the road is paved both ways and I will tell you when I am right.  Even though I have a 2 percent goal per week, there are times when the stock is climbing, and...
Perfection is Impossible

Perfection is Impossible

I would love to say that I am perfect.  I am not.  Like you, I make mistakes from time to time. If you are looking for a 100% guarantee on stock picks, you are begging to be lied to.  If someone is selling you a bill of goods that their method is fail-safe, run...
Welcome to Two Percent Goal: My Journey in Smart Investing

Welcome to Two Percent Goal: My Journey in Smart Investing

Hello and welcome to my introductory blog on this forum.  My name is Al O’Grady and, like you, I would like to achieve true independence and financial freedom in my life.  I never had dreams of becoming a billionaire but just enough money so I would never have to...