Life isn’t fair—get over it! Discover how resilience, grit, and determination can help you overcome setbacks and achieve your dreams. No excuses, just action.
Rody Lazar
Thanksgiving: By Far The Best Holiday
Discover why Thanksgiving is the best holiday—celebrating gratitude, family, health, and freedom. Reflect on life’s blessings and cherish this special time
The Differences Between Swing Trading and the Casino
Swing trading vs. casinos: Understand the key differences. Unlike gambling, swing trading offers tools to minimize risk and achieve long-term positive returns. Learn more at twopercentgoal.com.
Make SMART Goals for Investing
Set SMART investing goals to achieve success with clear, actionable steps. Learn how to define, measure, and reach your financial targets at twopercentgoal.com
Sometimes Doing Nothing is the Best Thing
When faced with two losses, choose the third option: inaction. Taking no action might forgo gains, but it prevents any loss—a safe, no-downside choice
America, If You Don’t Vote; Don’t Complain
Voting is a right earned by past sacrifices. If you choose not to vote, don’t complain. Every vote counts, and democracy only works if we all participate.
How Baseball Influences My Stock Picks
I love baseball, and my investing strategy mirrors it—focus on small, consistent gains. Visit twopercentgoal.com for daily stock picks targeting 2% gains. First 30 days free!
Twopercentgoal.com 12 month Q3 results – Winners Outnumbered Losers Over 6:1
In my blog last week, I reported the performance of the stock picks made for the month of September. Today I will tell you how we did for the last 12 months that ended Q3.
September Report Card for twopercentgoal.com; Winners Outnumbered Losers 5:1
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Using Some of the Seven Deadly Sins as a Guide What Not To Do
Can you name the seven deadly sins? They are anger, lust, envy, greed, gluttony, pride, and sloth. Except for anger and lust, I apply the others to avoid in the stock market.
What Does Money Mean to You
So, what does money mean to you? For most people they see it as a means to pay their bills and maybe get a few extra things, but, to me, that’s not living, that’s surviving.
So What Motivates You?
So what motivates you? What makes you get out of bed in the morning? Throughout my 60 plus years on this planet, I have come to the conclusion that there are only four reasons for why we do for what we do.
The MACD Slope of S&P Large Cap Index Changed Direction – Take Notice
You can profit from the changes of the tide by either going long or going short with your stock purchases.
Some Thoughts on Failure
We are all human and we all make mistakes, but just because we made a mistake does not mean we are a failure, quite the contrary.
The MACD – Simply The Most Effective Technical Tool
The stock market swings between fear and greed, mirroring investor emotions. To succeed, set clear goals, maintain discipline, and avoid following the crowd.
Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich – A Must Read
The stock market swings between fear and greed, mirroring investor emotions. To succeed, set clear goals, maintain discipline, and avoid following the crowd.
The Stock Market is a Function of Fear and Greed
The stock market swings between fear and greed, mirroring investor emotions. To succeed, set clear goals, maintain discipline, and avoid following the crowd.
Some Thoughts on Luck
Last week I told you that I am not perfect and I will freely admit when I am wrong, but I also told you that the road is paved both ways and I will tell you when I am right.
Use Stop Losses to Maximize Gains
Last week I told you that I am not perfect and I will freely admit when I am wrong, but I also told you that the road is paved both ways and I will tell you when I am right.
Perfection is Impossible
I would love to say that I am perfect. I am not. Like you, I make mistakes from time to time. If you are looking for a 100% guarantee on stock picks, you are begging to be lied to.
Welcome to Two Percent Goal: My Journey in Smart Investing
Hello and welcome to my introductory blog on this forum. My name is Al O’Grady and, like you, I would like to achieve true independence and financial freedom in my life. I never had dreams of becoming a billionaire but just enough money so I would never have to worry about bills