5 Quotes And Characteristics Of Successful Investors (Part 1)

Business is a game; so also is investing. Are you a trader or investor? Have you ever wished you were an investment whiz kid like Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch or George Soros? Would you give everything just to become successful as these men?

What special characteristics do highly successful investors possess that you don’t?

If someone offered to explain to you in detail the basic characteristics possessed by every successful investor, will you listen and learn whole heartedly? If your answer to the last question above is yes? Then please read these 10 characteristics possessed by successful investors such as Warren Buffett.

“The philosophy of the rich and the poor is this: the rich invest their money and spend what is left. The poor spend their money and invest what is left.” – Rich Dad 

“Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.” – John D. Rockefeller

1. Successful investors are proactive learners

The first characteristic of successful investors is that they are proactive learners. They spend more time studying than the average investors. They are also voracious readers. Successful investors know that their cup of knowledge must never be full, so they always keep their minds open; ever ready to learn.

“To learn new things; you might need to unlearn old thought and tricks. Both processes can never be achieved without humility.” – Ajaero Tony Martins

These set of investors are also willing to pay for knowledge so long it’s something new. They read books, journals and magazines ranging from investing to personal development. They also attend seminars to improve themselves. “The rich invest in time, the poor invest in money.” – Warren Buffett

2. They always invest with a planned exit strategy
“Go to the mouse you foolish investor and learn. A mouse never entrusts its life to only one hole.” – Ajaero Tony Martins

Successful investors know that there are always two sides to an investment. They know that the future is unpredictable so they prepare in advance for it. Average investors try to predict the future of their investments; they count their chickens before they are hatched.
Successful investors do the opposite; they prepare for the best while still preparing for the worst. “Always start at the end before you begin. Professional investors always have an exit strategy before they invest. Knowing your exit strategy is an important investment fundamental.” – Rich Dad

This is the ultimate reason why successful investors make money when the market goes up and even make more money when it comes down. Do you want to be a successful investor? Then plan your exit before you enter any investment. “Many people rush into the game of investing thinking they are predators. When they get to the middle of the game, they then realize they are the prey and try to escape but it will be too late. Only the preys with a well defined exit strategy will escape, the rest will be slaughtered by the real predators.” – Ajaero Tony Martins

3. They are patient

Successful investors are very patient. When they make their calculations on an investment, they are prepared to wait to make sure their plan materialize. They plan to take advantage of a short term bulls market but as a back up plan, they still plan to hold on for as long as. “I never attempt to make money on the stock market. I buy on assumption they could close the market the next day and not re-open it for five years.” – Warren Buffett

4. Successful investors have strong emotional control
Every true investor knows that the market is driven by sentiment. Market surges and declines are mainly caused by two emotional factors; fear and greed. Average investors invest based on these emotions but successful investors have a stronger control over these emotions. They don’t allow the talks from investment pundits or financial advisors affect their choice or method of investing.
“Every few seconds it changes, up an eighth, down an eighth. It’s like playing a slot machine. I lose $20 million, I gain $20 million.” – Ted Turner

Successful investors also have a neutral reaction to either winning or losing. They don’t abandon their investing strategy simply because of a few failures and they don’t become over confident when they are on the winning side. No matter the market conditions, they still respect the 50-50 chance of winning or losing. “To be a successful business owner and investor, you have to be emotionally neutral to winning and losing. Winning and losing are just part of the game.” – Rich Dad

 

5. They have a well defined investing strategy
“A winning strategy must include losing.” – Rich Dad

Every successful investor has over time developed a well defined investing strategy that works and they stick to this strategy. While some successful investors implement the portfolio diversification strategy, others like Warren Buffett follow the portfolio focus strategy. “Diversification is a protection against ignorance. It makes very little sense to those who know what they are doing.” – Warren Buffet

Though I strongly believe in portfolio focus strategy, I think every investor is entitled to his or her investing style. No matter the strategy you use, just make sure you know what you are doing. “The wise man put all his eggs in one basket and watches the basket.” – Andrew Carnegie.

  Have a wonderful time. 

Read Part 2 Here.

The Advantages Of Quail Birds Farming Business

 Quail farming is a little known farming business in many places, but has lots of financial profits and Natural benefits. it appears this special aspect of poultry farming has been neglected by many people because of the small size of the bird and its eggs.

 
 But Few people who are into this farming are always smiling to the bank and also enjoying the health benefits of quail eggs and meat.

 
This super bird as it is commonly called has been reported to cure more than 32 serious ailments, Just like the cocoa seed used to make Chocolate Drinks like Milo and other Beverages has over 28,000 body antioxidants.

 This has opened door of business opportunity to people who wants wealth from quail or cocoa farming.

People who are aware of this business opportunity have been making money and you can also join them to make lots of money from this business too. The health benefits of quail eggs and meat.

Quail bird is a small bird with brown feather specked with white, black. tan, gray, or chestnut.

The average length of the bird is between 8 and 11 inches. Quail eggs and meat are high value delicacy and a rich source of protein, minerals and vitamins.

Quail Eggs

Just like quail birds, quail eggs are speckled and are 5 to 6 times smaller than chicken eggs
The nutritional value of quail bird is four to five times greater than that of chicken’s egg.

They are proved to be valuable source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 and vitamin D, iron, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and other essential micro-nutrients and amino acids and that is the reason why they are recommended for regular consumption.

Various researches conducted showed that quail eggs contain 13 percent protein compare to 11 percent protein in chicken eggs. It contains 140% of vitamin B1 compared to 50 percent in chicken eggs. They contain 5 times of iron and potassium as can be found in chicken eggs.

Quail eggs and Bird

Health benefits of quail birds and meat

Quail eggs are blessing to this generation. Though they are very tiny, they have healing effect on more than 30 serious ailments which include tuberculosis, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, digestive disturbance, gastric ulcer, liver problems, anemia, eczema, heart problems, bronchitis, depression, panic, anxiety, various allergies etc.

The following are the health benefits of Quail eggs:
Regulate and improve heart function

Strengthen the cardiovascular system

Lower cholesterol

Help in the treatment of tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma, and diabetes.

Have strong anticancer effects and may help inhibit cancerous growth

Help eliminate and remove stones from liver, kidney, and gall bladder.

Regulates gastric acidity and digestion

Help in treating kidney and liver diseases.

Greatly help in cases of allergic rhinitis, allergies and eczema.

Regulate blood sugar level of diabetes cases

Can help cure anemia

Accelerate recuperation after blood stroke and help strengthen heart muscles.

Powerful stimulant of sexual potency

Promote good memory, enhance brain activity and regulate the nervous system

Strengthen the immune system and slow down aging of organs and increase life span.

Drinking quail egg raw is the best way to derive maximum health benefit from it but, if you cannot take it raw, you can add little milk, honey or orange juice or cook it for 30 seconds.

Those health benefits and many more have opened a big business opportunity for wise entrepreneurs and Business owners.

This is the right time to go into the business because the market is really big and ripe now.

Quail Bird Farming

What is quail bird farming? Quail bird farming is a type of poultry farming that specializes on the rearing of small birds called quail for the purpose of egg production, meat production or for other uses.

 Quail birds are healthy and have strong immunity system and so do not need injection and vaccine unlike other birds. They do not die easily and are resistant to diseases.

They are poor feeder and excellent layers.

This business is a very lucrative business and I can recommend it for anybody because there is touch of God on the business.

Quail bird farming is five times better than chicken and turkey rearing, and I assure you that a person with 400 quail laying birds is better off than a person with a person with 2000 laying chickens.

The fact above is due to the following reasons:

2000 quail birds will feed on the same feed that will be taken by 400 chickens.

They have immunity against diseases. This implies that you don’t need to waste any money on medications and vaccine and that makes the business a low risk one with high return.

Quail birds mature earlier and start laying eggs after 7-8 weeks.

Quail farming requires less labor. A person can manage 5000 quail birds successfully.
Small space is required for rearing quail birds

They lay a greater number of eggs between 250 and 280 in a year.

The most important reason why this farming business is easy to start is because.

 It requires small amount of capital. With just N30,000 about 150 Dollars you are good to go provided you have a space where they can be reared, you should be getting an average daily income of N1500 like 5 Dollars about and if you have enough capital you can become a millionaire from this business that is just gaining popularity now.

Quail birds are easy to rear and you can even start the business while on a paid job.

Requirements for Quail bird Farming:

The following are the requirement for quail bird farming:

Capital: This is the basic requirement for all businesses and Quail farming business is not left out as well.

 You don’t need a big capital to start this business, in fact, you can start with as low as N50,000 and expand as you go.

Training: After getting your money ready the next thing is to go for training.

 
Although the training but you still need to get trained by a competent and practicing quail bird farmer,
 so that you will be shown the best way to do the business and how to avoid pit falls on your way as a quail bird farmer.

You can contact me for more details, as I also have a friend specialist in this, We nick named him Henry Quail, This was his Excellent university Project.

Rearing Space: A space that is well ventilated is needed for the rearing of quail bird to keep your cage.
 It is not possible to do this business without a space.

 The space you need for quail rearing is not much; you can even start at your backyard.

Other requirements are: Drinking troughs, feeding troughs, electricity or lantern, stoves or coal pot to keep the house warm (for a day to 3 weeks old)

Quail Bird Rearing Process

Quail bird rearing is very easy. You can rear a large number of quail in a small floor area.
 A room of 10ft by 12ft can take up to 400 quail birds conveniently.

You can get a day old baby quail or go for a week, 2weeks, 3 weeks or even point of lay quail’s birds.
 My advice for beginners is to go for a two or three week’s old quail because rearing a day old quail is technical and is quite challenging because the mortality is always high in the first week.

 After the first week the rearing process is so easy and even a 13 year old kid can manage it.

Quail birds are so gentle and the droppings do not produce unpleasant odour unlike chicken farming.
Baby quail birds

2 weeks old quail birds
Quail Bird Housing:

Quails are very small and so their houses should be built specifically to prevent them from escaping. You can build a pen, construct a cage or use a room floor to rear them.

 The most importantly thing you need to put at the back of your mind when constructing their house is to avoid them from escaping and keeping them safe.

Quail bird Feeding
They feed on poultry feeds just like chickens. Quail birds eat little feeds unlike chickens.

And that makes them more profitable than any other poultry farming.
Challenges of Quail Bird Farming

Quail farming is so easy and there may be little challenges or no challenge at all.

 The most common challenge of this business is marketing at the initial stage of the business but with more awareness of the health and nutritional value of quail eggs and meat, the challenge has been overcome and the challenge many quail farmers are facing now is how the demand that is growing at exponential rate will be met.

Another little challenge you might face if you go for a day old quail bird is mortality (death rate).

 Some birds suffer from respiratory disorder in their first week and that may cause high mortality(death rate) but the challenge is overcome after the first week.

 Take action today and don’t miss out on this business opportunity.

Have a Good Day.