Financial Samurai

thanks for commenting on my humble blog. I’ll be following you.

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Hi. Thanks for visiting my blog site. I’ve just read your story. I do hope that I can retire too at the age of 45. I think that I am on the right track.

As you have said, you’re a finance professional and you’ve been here in the Philippines? Are you a Filipino or American?

Anyway, my long term goal is to settle abroad, not here. I prefer US or Europe. I just hope to find a job in finance too. However, with the current economic downturn, I believe that it’s hard to find a job abroad. Perhaps, you can help me in achieving this long term goal. :)

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What exactly is your freedom fund? Is that your total networth or cold hard cash?

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I love this quote: “We’re rich because we’re disciplined and understand basic necessities for financial freedom.” It was very cool to read some of your background and how your life story influences some of your writing.

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wow. i think i should emulate you vis-a-vis about pages. Mine is a mere stub. i like your blog very much btw :)

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Just stumbled on your site man- dig the name and your story up to this point. Interesting stuff.

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Hi Samurai,

Thanks for visiting my site.

I like your site. The content, the style, the mood and energy are all good.
Your personal story is intriguing and your financial success impressive – and a cash saving of $80K since the inception of this blog, which begs the question, How old is this blog?

Love your attitude too …

You’re on my radar screen via RSS now! Continued success to you.

Best…………valentina

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admin Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 11:24 pm

Hello Valentina – Thanks for stopping by too. The blog was created in the summer of 2009. Look forward to having you as a regular! Sam-urai

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I totally agree with this >> “I actually really enjoy my job, but I think I’ll enjoy it more if I didn’t need to work!” I too would like to be able to gain financial independence one day. For now, I’m taking it one day at a time.

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Hi.. I always like reading the ‘about me’ page.. and I appreciate your ‘about’ page. it is inspiring and i like the secret tips wealth..

i’ll be visiting u more often

cheers..

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Hey Samurai,
I really enjoyed reading your story and am a big fan of your blog. You’re an inspiration to us all. Keep up the great, work.

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Hi Samurai,

Thanks for sharing your story- it’s very inspirational. Hope to be in your shoes some day! (sooner than later, hopefully).

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First, I strongly relate to your recent market dive: I was on that same boat ride and sank even deeper in the water than you. Thankfully, I’m in a far better boat now.

You have a terrific blog here. I like the wide breath of it, the way you touch on so many facets of life. I also admire your generosity, your willingness to share yourself with so many. For a blog started only last summer, you’ve come a heck of a long distance. Congratulations!

Savvy Saving Bytes

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Very interesting information, especially your freedom fund. You started it last summer is that correct? You’ve saved an impressive amount! Did you get in on any stocks that were low in early/mid 2009? Sorry if this is the wrong place for this question – I have some stock I am investing in and find it really fascinating.

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I love reading “About Me” pages as well, and it seems like you had an interesting journey! I dig how you’re encouraging in your writing, and how you interact often with other commenters. Great site! I plan on stopping by more often!

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I finally got a chance to read a little more about you Sam. Very interesting story. Sounds like you have been to the top and back again. Good goal of retiring by 45. If you miss your goal, you might retire when you are 50, much better than having no goal and wondering if you will retire when you are 65. Looking forward to watching your journey. Hopefully we can both retire by the time we are 45-50 IF we want to.

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I just got here and I’m a huge fan! I’m even following on Twitter. I think you have a great personal story and I look forward to seeing where it takes you.

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Dang…$120,000 gain in 3 months. I’d like to get my hands on a stock like that… :)

Been lurking on your site for a bit now….I like your assertive style. Looking forward to following.

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Sam,

This is the first time I’ve read this. Damn, that stock you bought was crazy!! I’ve heard so many stories of up, then down. But not many sold near the top.

Where do you work, if you don’t mind me asking? And what do you do?

Andrew

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Hey Sam, great “About” page!

I agree with your goal – retiring at 45 is a great “can I do it” goal.

I’ve seen your posts on other sites and finally made the time to stop by. I hope to do it more often. Cheers!

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Dude I’m had a look around I like your style, you speak with a very authentic voice. Not sure i’m quite there yet but i’ll keep trying

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Hey Sam,

I actually haven’t updated my ‘about’ at all since I started the blog. I haven’t yet refined it, but I’m glad to see that people are actually stopping by to read it.

“So many times we are set in our ways of thinking. It’s unhealthy, frankly. If we can’t see someone else’s point of view, we’ll end up missing great opportunities. We’ll also end up being narrow-minded fools. Everyone has something special to offer so don’t be shy.”

I completely agree with this. It can sometimes be difficult to break out of one’s shell or set patterns of thinking, but one’s gotta try!

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