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It’s no secret that online trading can be a very lucrative, yet highly competitive field, and the truth is that the stock market doesn’t care if you are an experienced or a beginner trader.

The rules and the opportunities are the same for everyone, so either you are going to make money when you pick a stock and make a trade or you are simply going to lose it in favor of the more seasoned ones.

As a stock trader your homework is all about studying and testing different market strategies that can help you take advantage of stocks while at the same time protect your gains.

Just always keep in mind that a good strategy is simple and practical. Complicated stock systems will always make you slow in your decision making process or confuse you from the start.

A trader must always read as much as he can. There is simply no other way to prepare one self for this difficult yet incredibly rewarding activity, but to read and put into practice as much ideas as you can, at least by paper trading first.

The are a lot of books on the subject that pretend to help you, however many of them where written 6 or 8 years ago and that kind of makes them obsolete in this constantly changing field.

Fortunately there are some practical stock trading sites on the web where you can access proven trading strategies that are easy to implement. One of those sites is http://www.MomentumStockPick.com

They focus on stock trading methodologies that can help you identify and take advantage of certain stocks with momentum, while limiting your risk. Visit them today and improve your stock trading potential in 2009.

Victor Ghebre


Can you remember all the career goal examples that your parents had/have for you?

Many of us remember hearing “you have to go the right college”, “you have to become a lawyer” or “it would

be ideal if you could become a doctor”

A career for many people defines them, it is part of their identity, it helps bring satisfaction to their lives.

But what happens when you can’t quite seem to find the career path that is right for you or if the path that

you have chosen is suddenly starting to feel a little “off”. When that happens you need to step back and

start to set some career goals for yourself.

There are a great number of career goal examples out there. What stage you are at in your career will

determine the kinds of career goals that you will set out to achieve. But regardless of what phase of life you are

in, establishing some solid career goals and embarking on a career goal setting journey are the best things

you can do.

You’ve got to learn how to stay on top of the career goals you set for you self. People who are successful

at planning their careers stay on track through a number of ways.

Including:

- Using a monthly calendar to mark down various tasks and important associated dates i.e. deadlines, application

dates.

- Creating daily task lists of all the things that need to be done to help bring you closer to your goal.

These lists are to be reviewed frequently and completed tasks must be removed.

- Appointment books or PDAs

You may use all or some of these methods, and if necessary you can also have a friend monitor your progress

to ensure that you are getting things done.

Having an effective plan to map out the steps needed to achieve your career goals is very important.

It is also important to revisit your plan often and make necessary adjustments. If a particular step is not

working well for you try something new. Remember you can get to your goal using a number of different paths.

Among the list career goal examples:

When developing your career goal setting plan there are a many things to consider when it comes to finding

your first job or assessing whether you current job is right for you.

One of the many career goal examples would be to make a list of some important questions to ask

yourself about a particular job. They include:

- Does a job in the field you are considering require you to move? Could a job in this field take you somewhere

  you have always wanted to move to?

- Are there many people with similar qualifications as me trying to get

  into this career field? Will have to continually obtain new certificates/training to stay current in the field?

- In the next ten years will this industry still be vibrant and viable?

- Is this a recession proof or non-essential job? Will the position I am considering the first should the

  company’s financial situation be compromised?

- In order to make this jump in my career do I need to gain certain qualifications?

- Does this particular position allow room for advancement?

We could probably think of tonnes of career goal examples but you must find the career goals that are

specific to you and your specific career goal.Make sure you set up long and short term career goals,

set up a plan to achieve them and never lose faith.

Victor Ghebre


Career goal setting. Just the thought of those words may make some of you cringe.But it’s time to step up to the plate and really get into the career game.

If you could change your job situation tomorrow, would you do it? If you said yes you are among the thousands of folks who are unhappy or unfilled in their jobs. Maybe you no longer find satisfaction in your career? You may be looking for a job that better reflects your passions and interests and some of you could be just getting into the job force. Stop fighting it,career goal setting is your answer to figuring out all your career headaches.

The fact of the matter is, if you want to uncover a career that is fulfilling you will need do some introspection.

As you do this you’ve got to forget about all social pressures and be open to all possibilities; no matter how far

they may be from your current position. And of course write it all down!

One of the first steps in the career goal setting process is to determine exactly what it is that you

want from your career. Remember, the career goal setting process is a journey and having a well thought out plan or map to guide you is crucial.

But before you lay down your plan you must first do some research, and in this case the research topic is you.

This will involve some soul searching to figure out if you are even in the right

field or that the career path you are considering is best suited to your interests and strengths.

Here are a couple things to ponder about: If you could do anything what would you do?

What moments in your life bring you the most joy? Be attune to various issues or topics

that you are passionate about. In this state of introspection, let your mind and imagination

run free. Don’t sensor yourself and don’t discredit or do away with career possibilities that seem

silly or out of the ordinary. Discovering true happiness and satisfaction in your career may take

some time, so be patient and be open to taking different paths to get you to your goal.

Effective goal setting involves knowing exactly where you want to go and why. And while

it is important for you to take inventory of all your interests and skills; you must also pay close

attention passion.

Passion plays an important role in maintaining fulfillment in all aspects of your life including

your career. As you think about your future career situation, take your current skills as well

as your passions into consideration when making a decision. That way you will have a larger selection of

career fields to choose from. If you only consider your skills you end up limiting your options.

Once you’ve focused on your passion, take some time to review your strengths and weaknesses. Literally

write them all down (even the things your mom says you’re good at!) If applicable, assess the skills

you currently utilize in your job. Friends and colleagues may also offer some interesting insights.

Once you’ve done this self-assessment you will have a more clear and vivid picture of what you as an

individual has to offer.

For some of you, a self-assessment may reveal that you do not have the skills and qualifications necessary to

pursue the career goals that you are passionate about. As part of the career goal setting process

you may now need to develop a plan that will allow you to acquire this qualification. You may want to explore a number of

avenues. These may include, but are not limited to: On the job training from your current employer, community

organizations in your town that may offer cost effective programs and courses, or volunteering as a way to gain some

new skills or know how.

Career goal setting will give you a greater sense of direction and motivation. Having a clear plan or map is the key to

career success, but you must be willing to carry out a self assessment to have a better understanding of exactly what

gives you a sense of fulfillment. Just like any road map you have got to keep it close and be prepared to revisit it

as you continue along your journey.

Gopal Ramasammy-Cook asked:


I’m sure you agree with me that career and creativity are two of the central defining aspects of our lives as vibrant, happy, prosperous human beings. When they exist in harmony, and in healthy a relationship to each other, they contribute to our sense of significance and the energized and inspired state we refer to as “zest for life”. One of the things you’re really going to love about this article is that it outlines four powerful metaphors that you can use to clarify your perspective on your career and creativity, and forge a harmonious relationship between these two central life-facets for a happy, meaningful and prosperous life.

But before we get to those powerful metaphors, a bit of background and context. Most of us spend a huge chunk of our precious life-hours in activities directly or indirectly related to work. Yet few people plan, visualize, or craft their careers or career transitions with as much care, awareness, and dedication as buying a car, painting the house, or going on holiday.

Humans are natural creators. We all aspire to nurture our great ideas from their infancy, through the shaky days of toddler-hood and puberty, and to finally to see them living as independent and appreciated creations. Whatever else we are creating, whether in the artistic, scientific, technical, or other domains, we are also as a side-effect creating meaning within our own lives and in the world. This in turn adds to our sense of significance and our zest for life.

Our careers are themselves powerful sources of creative opportunity, and forces for creation. But most aspiring creators soon come up against internal and external obstacles which seriously limit the chances of their creations surviving or flourishing as significant entities in the world.

Why use metaphors? Metaphor is a powerful creative mind-tool. Perhaps it is the most powerful, as it forms the basis of many of our other creative tools such as picture, story, symbol, and creative thinking. A metaphor is simply a statement or reference relating one thing or situation to another seemingly unrelated thing or situation.

Metaphors form such a natural part of our language and thinking that we often do not notice them. But the metaphors we use have a profound effect on how we view ourselves, our lives, our careers, and our organizations. They also influence the outcomes of our ventures. For example, a CEO who sees herself as the general of an army is likely to have a very different leadership style to one who sees herself as the conductor of an orchestra. She is also likely to build a very different kind of organization with very different results.

Metaphors are useful for making information more palatable to our minds by allowing us to organize and structure separate bits of information into meaningful, coherent, and satisfying frameworks. The four metaphors I present in this article look at four possible relationship between career and creativity and conform to an overarching metaphorical theme of creating a piece of art such as a painting, a story, a sculpture, or a song.

THE FOUR METAPHORS

1. Career as Paintbrush:

The first metaphor refers to using the elements and resources of your career in a creative way to bring about value for your clients, employers, the target market, and other stakeholders. Here the elements and resources of your career are used as artistic tools and resources, and would correspond metaphorically to the painter’s paints and brushes, the singers voice, the musician’s instrument, or the writer’s pen.

2. Career as Painting:

The second metaphor relates to applying your creativity to design, craft, and create your ideal career. Here your career itself becomes the art-form, similar to a painting or sculpture. It is the object or artifact to be created. One benefit of seeing your career as a work of art, is that a creative process can be used in its crafting.

3. Career as Artist’s Patron:

The third situation is where your career serves as a patron of your artistic or creative endeavor. Here, the person’s creative pursuits might not be directly related to her career, as in the case of an accountant who is also a weekend sculptor, or an engineer who writes poetry. So what exactly is the relationship of the patron (career) to the creative endeavor? I believe that in its most healthy and harmonious form it is a reciprocal relationship where the career, as patron, supports the creative endeavor financially and materially, and the creative process and products energize and inspire the career, giving it an added significance and meaning.



4. Career as Artist’s Model:

The fourth and final metaphor refers to using artistic modes such as storytelling, collage, poetry, and art-journaling to reflect on and enhance your understanding, inspiration and engagement with your career. Here your career serves as the subject of your art, in the same way as a painter’s model or landscape might serve as the subject for a painting, and a lyricist’s personal experiences might serve as the subject matter for writing a song. This kind of creative engagement with career as artistic subject is a valuable reflective tool for enriching your inner map of your career and the broader career landscape. This, in turn, can help you stay on-track for all the other career-creative goals embodied in the three previous metaphors.

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

In summary, the four metaphors are: career as paintbrush, career as painting, career as artist’s patron, and career as artist’s model. By internalizing these four metaphors for career-creative harmony, you can visualize and craft your career and creative endeavors in a powerful and complementary way to ensure yourself a life of career-creative harmony and zest.

Gwen Jewett, Life & Career Coach asked:


Are you considering a big change in your career? Do you feel let down, bored, burned out? Maybe you think there is something bigger and more meaningful that you are meant to do. Perhaps your company downsized you into this predicament. Regardless of the reason, there are some common mistakes to avoid while you evaluate and select new career options. Avoid these pitfalls and you can stay motivated, keep your balance and move forward successfully.

Mistake #1 – Making Decisions in Haste

Tempted to just quit and wing it? Everyone is now and then, but unless you just can’t stand your current situation another day, resist! Instead, write down everything you **** about your current situation, then one by one, look at the most intolerable issues and see how you can turn each around to make it more tolerable for the present moment.

It is easy to get so excited about the future that you decide to forge ahead without a plan and hope everything naturally falls your way after that. It will require more energy to sustain your new career and make it work well for you than it will to identify and start it. It is better to come from a place of higher energy and stability than to start out already burned out or worried about how you will pay the bills. Consider seeking the help of a qualified career coach, life coach or career counselor to help you identify your next career path. An objective, trained third party can help you strategize and phase it in for the best results and the least amount of heartache.

Mistake #2 – Ignoring the Finances

“I can’t stand this any longer! I would rather eat dog food than put up with this another day!” Whether you are pursuing a new career voluntarily or involuntarily, you must pay the bills. Do pursue your dream. Do look for the career that brings out the best in you. If you have plenty of savings, good for you! Resist the temptation to go through it and be left without. If you have a dream, by all means hang on to it! But if it won’t realistically get off the ground for three years, find another way to earn a living in the meantime. The need for income is a reality you cannot ignore.

Mistake #3 – Filling Your Head with Negative Stuff

What do you read? What do you view on television or the Internet? With whom do you spend free time? When you’re looking at making big life and career changes, you need lots of positive energy around you. If you spend time with negative people or fill your mind with anything that isn’t useful, guess what? It fills you with negative energy. Instead, surround yourself with people and things that give you positive energy and encouragement. Read books that motivate and encourage you. Go places that inspire you. Do everything you can to be what you want to be like after you land the next great career opportunity, and you will be more likely to attract it into your life!

Mistake #4 – Getting Bogged Down by Decisions

If you’re an intelligent person who has enjoyed any measure of success, chances are there are a lot of different choices you could make in your next big life or career change. Clients often tell me they are overwhelmed by all of the thoughts and ideas that keep running through their minds. And as the overwhelm sets in, it is very easy to just shut down. As we work together, I remind clients when making tough decisions to ask themselves, “Is this going to move me forward?” If the answer is yes, proceed. If the answer is no, either revise the decision or drop it entirely.

Mistake #5 – Not Having a Plan

There are two reasons this is important. First, life is unpredictable and it is dangerous to relinquish security before the next career arrangement is lined up. Second, changing careers is a lot like dating. You are always more desirable when you are unavailable. You are more attractive to a prospective employer if you are already working. And if you have already lost your job either voluntarily or involuntarily, it is even more important to have a plan so that you are then more likely to achieve it. If you see success, you will be successful. (Conversely, if you don’t have a plan, how will you know when you’ve succeeded?)

Mistake #6 – Ending your Preparation Too Soon

All I can say here is, prepare, prepare, prepare. If you’re looking at several possibilities, don’t immediately drop one when another looks good. Think about all of the big tests you have taken in life (college entrance exams, finals, certification exams) and how you prepared for those. Did you study way in advance and take a big, long break before taking the test? Or were you still reading the material as you walked in the door on test day, wondering if you could still be better prepared? When you’re embarking on a new career or life change, give it all of your available energy, skills and attention. If you have a goal in mind, resist relaxing when you think you almost have it. Prepare and stay sharp right up until the day you start. This will help keep you from losing confidence at the last minute.

Mistake #7 – Getting Discouraged Too Easily

Does this happen to you when you face hurdles in the midst of your goal? Instead of giving in to the pain, pay attention to what specifically is making you uncomfortable and make adjustments to get you through. For example, if you’re in career transition and you find that it is painful to go through the tedium of making phone calls, sending resumes, going on interviews where the competition is tough, etc., find the formula that gives you a break without stopping the process. Try devoting an hour or two each morning to these tasks and letting it go for the rest of the day, or only making a certain number of phone calls or interview appointments per week so that when you’re finished, you can feel good about giving yourself some time off. Don’t stop. Adjust.

Remember, a career change is a life change. You didn’t arrive at your current level of education and experience overnight, and don’t be disappointed if you don’t immediately uncover “the thing” you want to do next. Allow yourself time and space to explore and make an educated decision. Get the help you need along the way (i.e., career coach, career counselor) to help you do it strategically, not emotionally. If you avoid these mistakes you are much more likely to end up in a new career that complements and fulfills your life.