Thursday, October 21, 2010

Philanthropy: The Secret Key to Lasting Wealth and Achievement



In these desperate and trying times, who do you turn to when things go wrong? A world that sometimes seems so cruel and unkind with no one reaching out to help you through your deepest and darkest black hole. You are alone and hollow. Your tears have run dry.

How horrendous this is when this happens to you and your life becomes a desperate nightmare!

Fortunately for people who have lost hope, there are hands that reach out and make it their advocacy to give back the love for life. These are the philanthropists whose desire is to make this world a better place to live in by supporting charitable causes or creating a charitable foundation themselves.

Philanthropy is an innate desire to improve the social, economic and spiritual wellbeing of humankind.

Philanthropy is not only for the rich and powerful, it’s for everyone to learn and master, this is becoming and truly being a person who is selfless and has known his purpose in life. Everyone has the ability to help someone even in a small way such as letting an old woman go to the front of the line in the bank or giving a coin to a street child who stands hungrily watching people entering a fast food franchise.

Men and women differ in their perspective when it comes to giving or donating. Studies shows that men tend to give to have a building named after them, pressure from office or peers or get a seat on a board of directors and women on the other hand give to make a difference, pass on family tradition and give back to community. Well, it might seem that the women have humanitarian reasons while the men have utilitarian views.

Whatever reason we might have in giving doesn’t really matter as long as we give and try to make a difference to alleviate the plight of the world.

Just put in mind the principles of powerful philanthropy which are: financially educate yourself, put your finances in order (spend less, save more, invest wisely and give generously), right mind set (you are a philanthropist!), think of your legacy you will leave in this world, consult professionals when giving donations and make it a family affair to teach your kids the values of giving and helping make this world a better place to live in.

Being a philanthropist does not necessarily mean you are a big spender, so better be thrifty and be wise in making buying decisions so you could save more. Most importantly is how to invest wisely and create wealth and affluence that offer an ideal lifestyle for yourself as well as enabling you to make contributions to worthy causes. In our Forex trading community many entrepreneurs have expressed the desire to use their knowledge and skill in currency trading to contribute something worthwhile and meaningful to others less fortunate. Having a strong vision and reason “why” behind your business activity gives tangible life and power to your efforts. Many success gurus insist that tithing and giving to charity is the secret key to long term success and wealth.

Having read this article, you may want to become a part of the ranks of top philanthropists (named by Chronicle of Philanthropy in 2009) like Stanley and Fiona Druckenmiller (donated $705 million), John Templeton ( donated $573 million), Bill and Melinda Gates ($350 million), Michael Bloomberg ($254 million donated), and Louise Dieterle Nippert ($158 million donated). One thing is for certain. And that is that when you give you will feel like your life has a greater purpose and you will definitely feel happier, uplifted and inspired.

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Natasha Silverman

Thursday, October 7, 2010

FOREX TRADING TIPS

There are more ways than one to make money through Forex trading, it may not be that easy but it's not that difficult either. Using brain power is the key to success in the business of currency trading.

Just follow these basic guidelines to steer clear of typical pitfalls and begin to accumulate added income. To be better equipped in Forex Trading, you should know both sides of it, just like a coin.

Hit or miss in the field depends on the amount of knowledge you have on how the two currencies interact with each other. To make the most of your investments it is a condition sine qua non that you have a hand over the fundamental principles of trading currency online. The most influential Forex driver is global news and events. A great number of trading newbies aggressively react to this news by closing their trades, waiting for the market to go down and end up missing most exceptional trading chances.

The underlying success in the Forex market is when it is unstable, not when it is still. One of the important paybacks of trading in forex is that it allows you to trade in sums larger than your deposit. But it should serve as a warning to fresh traders that it is risky to give in to your greed which might lead to having your Forex trading account wiped out.

Trading during off-peak hours for Professional FX and option traders is more suitable for them as their risks are minimal. To hit it big, make your move during news broadcast time because trade capacity is patronizing and moves are substantial.

This is when big players make their moves making price changes which results in serious money flow.

Be confident in your trading career because once you lose money it's hard to get it back. Study everything about the business before trading. Knowing the business like the palm of your hands may result in finally seeing the money flowing in consistently.

When you're new to Forex, you may either work on your own or trade through a broker. (this sentence was removed because it is not really possible to trade other than through a broker)


Doing one of the two choices might not be good as your risk of losing is higher. It would be better if you do the two simultaneously and avoid seeking counsel from too many sources. This section was removed because I don’t really understand it.


By: Leigh Dwight

Forex Trading System

Forex trading system software is a tool used by traders to efficiently handle their trades automatically. The idea behind automated trading systems is to remove the emotional challenges that humans have when trading such as the fear of loss and the greed and excitement which causes a trader to enter a trade prematurely. Also automated trading systems enable trades to be placed 24 hours a day while it is not possible for a human to monitor charts and stay alert without sleep. Forex trading, like any other kind of trading has a risk of loss so you should not let Forex trading system software give you a false sense of safety. Even with the risk of loss in trading you can still cut that risk if you have the same approach to trading as you would with any business venture.

Any business needs to start off on the right foot by having a good business plan; Forex trading system software places an important foundation that will increase your chances of being successful in Forex trading. A 'Forex trading system' is a systematic method that you follow when conducting your trading. Your approach to trading will be well defined when using a trading system. It should be a detailed methodology that you will strictly adhere to. It is recommended for you to have a proper education regarding the basics of Forex trading before choosing a trading system. Some of the experienced traders believe that it can take up to a year before a person is finally done with the beginner's phase of currency trading.

The main purpose of Forex trading system software is to provide an advantage in as many aspects of trading as possible. Currency trading or Forex trading is one of the most demanding and dynamic markets so you will need to have the best tools to succeed.

There are two types of Forex trading system software: web-based and desktop software. Your situation will determine which one is right for you. A web-based version is better if you want the highest level of security when trading. Having the right software will make implementing you trading system much easier, this is regardless on which version you will use.

You would want to use Forex trading system software that does not involve human judgment. You can proportionally increase your chances of success in this market if you try to avoid trading based on your emotions. Your system should be able to tell you how to proceed in any scenario. This will be your guide on knowing what to do and when you should do it based on the parameters you have set-up beforehand. A tried and tested trading system that works is a very important tool for success in Forex trading.

There is the risk of over-trading that more than one trader has unfortunately met, but with the use of a good trading system, this will prevent it from happening as this is how the system is designed for. Preventing over-trading and other risks involved with currency trading.

Successful currency traders make their decisions based on facts and not on emotions. Another important reason why using a Forex trading system software is a must is that it enables you to take losses without allowing emotions to make decisions for you. Good Forex trading system software will make this easier to do. You will have to be realistic with the fact that you are not going to have winning trades every time, regardless of the trading system you choose.

If you are just starting out, do not underestimate the importance of a solid background in beginner's Forex trading. When looking for a trading system, take your time to be sure that it is the right one for you. Once decided, you will have to follow it faithfully. You are much more likely to be successful in Forex trading if the trading system software you choose is backed with a good foundation on beginner's Forex trading and a good judgment.

By: Leigh Dwight