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Golden Rule

By Nino Mihilli • August 15, 2024

Golden Rule

6 Rules

By Nino Mihilli • August 15, 2024

Golden Rule

Your Excuses

By Nino Mihilli • July 2, 2024

Your Excuses

Slow Motion

By Nino Mihilli • June 25, 2024

Slow Motion

One Positive Thought

By Nino Mihilli • June 18, 2024

One Positive Thought

Dear God

By Nino Mihilli • June 11, 2024

Dear God

Mistakes

By Nino Mihilli • June 4, 2024

Mistakes

Storms

By Nino Mihilli • May 28, 2024

Storms

Same Situation

By Nino Mihilli • May 21, 2024

Same Situation

Make It Happen

By Nino Mihilli • May 14, 2024

Make it Happen

OCT

Gold Holds Below $4,000 as Trade Progress Erodes Haven Demand

By:

Sybilla Gross, Preeti Soni

Gold traded just below $4,000 an ounce after a steep selloff, as progress in US-China trade talks sapped demand for havens.

OCT

Philippine Peso Falls to New Record Low on Rate View, Outflow

By:

Karl Lester M Yap

The Philippine peso fell past the key psychological level of 59-per-dollar to an all-time low, putting pressure on the central bank to defend the currency.

OCT

Philippines Allowing Market to Determine FX as Peso Slumps

By:

Ditas B Lopez, Cliff Harvey Venzon

The Philippine central bank is allowing the dollar-peso exchange rate to be determined by market forces, saying that strong remittances and economic growth will support the local currency which hit a record low on Tuesday.

OCT

Bank of Korea May Buy Gold in Medium-Term After Long Hiatus

By:

Jack Farchy, Yihui Xie

South Korea’s central bank is weighing plans to add to its gold reserves for the first time in more than a decade, potentially joining a wave of purchases by monetary authorities around the world that helped push bullion prices to record highs.

OCT

Brookfield Says Deal Activity 'Dramatically' Picked Up

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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.’s Head of Private Equity Anuj Ranjan sees the sector growing side by side with private credit and says deal activity has picked up "dramatically." He speaks on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Bloomberg)

OCT

Brookfield Says Private Credit Not Crowding Out Private Equity

By:

Omar El Chmouri, Joumanna Bercetche

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.’s head of private equity Anuj Ranjan sees the sector growing side by side with private credit.

OCT

Prized European Assets Up for Grabs as India Inc. Looks Abroad

By:

Pamela Barbaglia, Baiju Kalesh

Europe is becoming a busy hunting ground for Indian companies eager for acquisitions as they attempt to expand globally, bring in new assets and hone their technical chops.

OCT

Europe Diesel and Jet Fuel Imports Jump as Traders Brace for Russia Sanctions

By:

Veena Ali-Khan, Jack Wittels, Prejula Prem

Europe’s imports of diesel and jet fuel are on course for a record-breaking month, as traders gear up for the winter and a clampdown on petroleum products made with Russian crude.

OCT

Abu Dhabi’s XRG in Talks to Invest in Argentina LNG Project

By:

Jonathan Gilbert, Anthony Di Paola

The overseas unit of Abu Dhabi’s biggest oil company is in talks to invest in a liquefied natural gas project Argentina’s YPF SA is developing as it pushes to start exporting the fuel.

OCT

Malcolm Turnbull Joins Global AI Board at Rohirrim

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Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has joined the newly established International Advisory Board of AI company Rohirrim. He speaks to "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade", along with Rohirrim CEO Stephen Aberle, about his new role, the future of artificial intelligence, and how Rohirrim is seeking to change Australia’s acquisition and procurement processes through AI. (Source: Bloomberg)

NOV

Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News

By:

Robert Middleton

This dialog with Marcus came out of my admission that I was spending way too much time watching and reading political news every day (often several hours). On the other hand, I felt that watching the monologs from the evening… The post Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Finding Joy in the Absurd: A Different Take on Political News appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

NOV

Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times

By:

Robert Middleton

Dear Reader: This is a conversation between me and my alter ego, Marcus. Marcus embodies all wisdom and has a knack for waking us up to our blindness. I invite you to listen in. Robert: Marcus, I find myself asking,… The post Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Being an Ordinary Visionary in Challenging Times appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

NOV

Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss

By:

Robert Middleton

After the very disappointing (for me) election loss of Kamala Harris and the win of Donald Trump last night, I was feeling some despair. But not being the despairing type, I called on my league of wise counselors, and an… The post Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Dealing with the Despair of Yesterday’s Loss appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

AUG

Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause

By:

Robert Middleton

With more than 50 Ordinary Visionary interviews conducted over the past seven months, I’ve learned a few very powerful things: – Visions propel creative action. – Words help to solidify the vision. – Vision, words, and action lead to results.… The post Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Vision, Words, and Actions for a Cause appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

The only Quality that can Conquer Fear

By:

Robert Middleton

As Ordinary Visionaries, we often underestimate the difficulties and challenges we will face when we embark on our journey. At first, our vision may help us feel confident, even invincible. But then we are faced with an action we know… The post The only Quality that can Conquer Fear first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post The only Quality that can Conquer Fear appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction.

By:

Robert Middleton

If you are committed to being an Ordinary Visionary, certain qualities are absolutely necessary. Last week, I wrote about patience as the underlying mindset that will help you stay on track and move forward with calm determination to make a… The post This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction. first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post This Quality Sets You in the Right Direction. appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

JUL

Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries

By:

Robert Middleton

What is the great secret of Ordinary Visionaries? Is it purpose, passion, or persistence? Is it knowledge, creativity, or genius? Is it hard work, good luck, or good timing? Well, all of those certainly won’t hurt, but I believe, nothing… The post Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Patience – The Greatest Secret of Ordinary Visionaries appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

APR

Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not!

By:

Robert Middleton

Yesterday I went to see Dune Part 2. Fantastic movie and better than Part 1. As I was leaving the auditorium, I made a comment to a man who was walking out with me. I said something rather innocuous, “Wow,… The post Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not! first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Don’t Talk to Strangers – Not! appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

APR

Do You Love to Give Back?

By:

Robert Middleton

Yesterday evening, my wife and I had dinner with our friends Ann and Peter Young at their home in Ben Lomond. They are both wonderful people who I initially met while walking my dogs in a nearby park during the… The post Do You Love to Give Back? first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post Do You Love to Give Back? appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

MAR

I’m in the Optimism Business

By:

Robert Middleton

I watch a lot of political news. Too much, perhaps. And a large proportion of it consists of bashing the other side. There’s a lot of anger, blame, and polarization. Both Republicans and Democrats tend to do that, as I’m… The post I’m in the Optimism Business first appeared on Action Plan Marketing. The post I’m in the Optimism Business appeared first on Action Plan Marketing.

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Golden Rule

6 Rules

Your Excuses

Slow Motion

One Positive Thought

Dear God

Mistakes

Storms

Same Situation

Make It Happen