I heard
finally the sun came out today; we hope it stays that way until the water
subsides.
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| source: http://www.theatlantic.com |
What
happened is an eye opener. We already went through Ondoy and we all remember
the horrible memories that for some still haunts. I did my share to help even
though I am not in the Philippines especially in Metro Manila by donating and
feeding words to encourage our countrymen to stay brave, to be a hero, and to
be aware.
I gathered
some lessons that we learn from this event. We should always remember the
experiences we go through and learn from it.
Lesson 1 Be
ready
Often times
the reason why lots of people die or perish is that they are not ready for such
event. Yes it could be a calamity or an unexpected catastrophe but readiness is
always a necessary element. In the military or even in rescue operations,
personnel or soldiers do the drill several times to all kinds of possible
situation so in case such happens they already know what to do. No more long
time thinking and deciding because such is already done long before. Also "ready"
means having all the needed tools and supply in case of emergency. These
essentials are stored in easily accessible place so that no time is wasted
looking for them.
Same with
our stock investing. Ready means that you are able to make decisions and able
to have the capital or the means to place a buy or sell in case there is an
unexpected price surge or an sudden opportunity to buy more. It is advisable to
leave at least 10% of your portfolio as cash for ready funds in case an
opportunity comes.
