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!