Yes, we are 2 weeks into the new year and everyone does not really know what to expect for 2017 – most economists are simply just saying that we should expect more of the unexpected and that anything can happen from here. More of this later.
Came across the article below which I can really identify with as I cross my half time. It talks about a study to identify Superagers and why they remain sharp. By constantly working hard at something, one can have a better quality of life. Life is a constant journey of learning new things, new skills. If we stop actively doing this, our brain deteriorates rapidly. Though the process can be painful at times, the results are worth it.
It was like that when I stopped working last Apr and decided that I need to learn new skills in order to qualify for new jobs. I did a lot of eLearning into the latest programming languages, new internet technologies and web based jobs that did not exist a few years ago. The more I attacked my areas of interest in earnest, the more I felt that I was learning and absorbing new knowledge and feeling more fulfilled.
It was also the same in my new job. I was told that I had to retake 7 external exams again to qualify for a rep license as I have left the industry for more than 3 years. I literally had to spend a few hours each night preparing for a new exam every 2 weeks. So far, I managed to pass 4 within 2 months, 3 more to go. Son was so worried that I was studying every night and asked: “Dad, are you ok?”. Getting the hang of it now and it feels good that I am learning new things as well as having a refresher training on topics that I have been practicing in the Treasury sector for the last 26 years.
The article also mentioned about a marine corps motto that says “Pain is weakness leaving the body”. It spoke to me, both from the experience of studying again now for the exams and also of my running experience, to sign up for a half marathon every 3 months. The pain is worth it and the pot of gold is at the finishing line.
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/12/31/opinion/sunday/how-to-become-a-superager.html
Finally, the first Trump press conference fiasco. What a crazy show it was… Just like a reality show, he thinks that everyone can be fooled by what you can present with “authority” at the conference (A pile of files = hard work doing your tax returns? Come on!).
So laughable that the inventor of fake news is calling the media fake… You win the elections via this means and after you win, you turn around and accuse everyone else that they are doing what you had done and condemns it??? A strange new world indeed. When he officially takes over this Friday, it will be volatility galore. He will probably tweet a few companies to death soon too… Real and Reel life are the same nowadays.
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