VALUE OF INFORMATION

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Today I have a lot on my mind just from my first training session and it was all about recovery. I did the yoyo intermittent recovery test and clearly I am unfit we had no game this weekend so I ate a lot and suffered the consequences. To the theme of this post (value of information), I had the chance to attend the Daystar language workshop and there I had a chance to meet with experienced bloggers.



One thing so far that I understand about growth is that you require to surround yourself with the right nutrients and ingredients to grow.Just like a plant and its need for sunlight,water and warmth for growth. What I learnt about blogging better are the 2C 1Q (yes I loved algebra).

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1. Content: Content has to be there and you have to know what you are talking about.
2. Consistency: You do not just start and stop otherwise you will not impact and help anyone. That's why presidents have around 5 year terms and not 1 month. There impact is judged before,during and after what they do.
3. Quality: That is self explanatory you do not need me to explain that to you.

As I was seated there listening sometimes staring at the presenters with a blank face I could not help but wonder how and what does this have to do with my football???? 

The answer was obvious I had to be consistently fast,consistently scoring goals,consistent at just about every great attribute I have as a footballer. Oh yes and blog consistently about it too (once a week or something) . Just look at the El classico headlines, "Messi scored a hattrick", "Cristiano complains about officiating" etc etc. Why are they capturing headlines because they are great at what they do.....and most of all consistent.

Enough blogging I need to get the correct training ("CONTENT") , apply it( "CONSISTENCY") and give my best ("QUALITY") .

Almost forgot the world cup is around the corner 72 days to go. I believe I will attend ;-) 

THE INVESTMENT

Today was a really great day. I spent most part of the day with my younger brother attending the Capital Markets Authority open day to learn more about investing. Basically what they do is regulate the market (the cops/law). They ensure the market is running well and everything is smooth and above board. If you want to learn more about them go to their website ( http://www.cma.or.ke/)

Groups you  need to be aware about and what they do:

KASIB - The Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (http://www.kasib.co.ke/)

They are the umbrella association comprising of all stockbrokers and investment banks in Kenya.

NSE - The Nairobi Securities Exchange (https://www.nse.co.ke/) 

It is the only licensed securities exchange in Kenya established in 1954.Where the actual buying and selling of shares happens.

CMA - Capital Markets Authority 

CDSC - The Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (http://www.cdsckenya.com/)

They manage the Central Depository System (CDS) in Kenya for securities listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The central depository system can be compared to a bank where the records of all shareholding of listed companies are kept. It is actually a data base where the records of all the share holding of listed companies are kept.


All this information I have got from page 4 and 5 of the investor handbook which I got for free after attending the event.

Meet some interesting companies like Fusion Management they have interesting stuff.

Bottom line is this as I strive for my football dream, I have to be responsible with whatever little coin I get. Information is power there is a great verse also in the Bible Hosea 4:6 talking about guys perishing because of lack of knowledge.

A lot of information is out there especially when it comes to investments and thus one makes their own decisions to what their risk appetite is. If you are aiming to make money in a week nope that will be a big challenge especially if you are new.

Be challenged to go tomorrow and attend and see for yourself.

I am thinking of joining a bloggers association so as to learn how to write better and come up with better content. I should definitely work on my consistency in terms of coming up with interesting stuff. Hmmm....

Talk about an introduction. So far it has been tough thinking about my football dream how to make it work, what I need to do and who I need to talk too. Today has not been such a positive and exciting day in regards to this. But I have to stick to my mantra because I completely believe in it and it encourages me  #dream big play hard #DREAM big play hard! #DREAM BIG play hard #DREAMBIGPLAYhard and finally #DREAM BIG PLAY HARD!

Brazil vs SouthAfrica

What better way to celebrate 99 days to the world cup than to watch a game between the current hosts (Brazil) and the former hosts (South Africa). The final score was 5 - 0 victory to the Samba boys and a l
oss to the Bafana Bafana. Many people would say how it was a big embarrassment and all to the South Africans but I would love to bring the unseen point of view of the player.

If I was a Bafana Bafana player I would have so much pressure on me.Why you ask? I am just about to play against the World champions a team where Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Rivaldo. Kaka, Roberto Carlos, Lucio and now Neymar, David Luiz, Robinho, Ramires just to mention a few have played and play in. Another thing that would be on my mind is also how they are mega stars how they have won so many world cups how they make football so fun and how they are really  fast. Then there is also the pressure of playing in my own home country infront of my family,friends and mostly people who do not know me personally and are ready to judge me in and instant when I miss-control the ball or give a bad pass or fail to take a shot. But I am a professional so I need to man up get my confidence on and go out there and play for my nation with all those factors in my mind.

If I was a Samba Boy I would definitely
have pressure too. Why you  ask? I am about to play against a Country that is not ranked in the top 10 in the fifa rankings. They have never won a world cup but the facilities in their country have improved remarkbly so they might have a trick up there sleeve and this will be no easy match. They watch me everyday on tv and they even know my salary which is on wikipedia my clips are all over youtube so they defntly know my moves.But I am a professional so I need to man up get my confidence on and go out there and show them why I am a Samba boy.

Clearly these are two different mindsets and they great thing about football matches is that there are only 3 results.A win, draw or a loss. In this scenario Bafana Bafana were on the receiving end. What I am learning from this is that confidence is a big deal whenever it comes to creating a winning culture just like the Samba boys.As I plan to win the Champions league also one day I also need to work on my confidence as a player. Train really well and execute things perfectly, confidently and with such ease as the Samba Boys. They are definitely a team to watch in this coming World cup. So sad though we shall not be experiencing the vuvuzelas in mass this time round but I am looking forward to the samba dances and great skills on the pitch. It's now 98 days to go to the World cup whoop! whoop!

99 Days to the World Cup

It is now 99 Days to the World Cup. One of the biggest sporting events in the world. 32 teams one trophy and all this will be done in the beautiful country of Brazil. This is one of the most coveted trophies in sports more specifically football everyone usually wants to be a part of it and I might as well join the band wagon too and do my part in preparing to celebrate and participate in the World Cup.