What are the key strategies and risk management practices that traders should implement when participating in the dynamic and often volatile world of stocks, forex, and cryptocurrencies?

How can small businesses leverage limited resources and navigate the challenges of scaling and growth in a competitive market environment?

What factors should businesses consider when determining the most suitable source of funding and financing options for their specific needs, and how can they optimize their capital structure for long-term success?

How can businesses effectively adapt their marketing strategies to meet the evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements in the digital age?

I'm Jason from the state of Tennessee in the USA (the mountain part).  I love performing music, creating digital art, web development, among many things.  

Anyway, I've been interested in business for much of my life, especially in connection to the internet, so I hope to learn much on here.

Well, you know, we could have invested in Facebook (in 2006).  We could have invested in Apple.  Who knows what we missed      

Anyway, though, we are only human and who can see the future, right?  I mean, how could we have seen that a small investment in Facebook now might be enough for financial security all thru our life?

Robert Kiyosaki hates diversification.  That's my impression.  Well, he is into real estate investing, not stocks, generally, but I would assume he's not into diversification.  In fact, it's all play big and take risks.

Do you agree with this author of Rich Dad Poor Dad who frowns on so called enslavement to the 9 to 5 grind and the idolatry of college education?

The big one is 1929 is well known and also the one in 2008.  Anyway, the 1929 one was bigger and the 2008 one was not the end of the world for most people (aside from big investors, some of whom committed suicide, sadly).

OK, what do you feel caused the crashes in history?  Well, with the 1929 one, it had roots in World War I and unwise speculation in stocks during The Roaring 20s in the USA.

Do you believe that investing in the stock market is a reliable way to build long-term wealth, or do you consider it too unpredictable and prefer alternative investment options?

Do you think that trading in volatile markets offers more opportunities for profit, or do the risks involved make it an unwise choice for investment? What factors do you consider when deciding whether to engage in trading, and how do you manage risk in your trading strategies?