Juggling Dynamite

I am frequently amazed at how few questions people ask in conversation. So many are content to talk and talk but not listen. This makes for very boring, one-sided conversations and it is very difficult to learn that way. Emotional Quotient (EQ) is more important than IQ in achieving over all life success. Looking for a New Year’s resolution? Consider these 14 signs of high Emotional Quotient as summarized by Daniel Goleman, psychologist and author of Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence.

1. You’re curious about people you don’t know.
2. You know your strengths and weaknesses.
3. You know how to pay attention.
4. When you’re upset, you know exactly why.
5. You can get along with most people.
6. You’re good at reading people’s facial expressions…

See more: How Emotionally Intelligent are you? Here’s how to tell.

Danielle was a guest with Jim Goddard on Talk Digital Network talking about recent trends in the world economy and markets. You can listen to an audio clip here.

The latest look at margin debt levels (levered speculators) in the context of the secular bear in the S&P that began in 2000 is breathtaking to say the least. The available data shows to the end of November and the trend may well have become even more extreme on the market advance in December. The all time high in negative net worth for participants at the end of last month suggests that the vast majority of those who are willing and able to buy stocks today are already fully loaded on this crazy train.
See further explanation here.