Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • How to Reduce Investment Risk and Increase Profits

    How to Reduce Investment Risk and Increase Profits

    As investors, we all seek the highest returns with the least amount of risk. In finance, risk is the probability of losing money, and it’s important to note that there is no such thing as zero risk. Even if you stash your money under your mattress or in the safest…

  • 3 Tips For Getting More Storage Into A Small Space

    3 Tips For Getting More Storage Into A Small Space

    If you live in a small home, or if you only have a small area of your home that you’re trying to work in, it can be hard to fit everything that you have into this small space. Luckily, there are all kinds of creative things that you can do…

  • Building Strong Relationships with Stakeholders: 3 Tips for Managers

    Building Strong Relationships with Stakeholders: 3 Tips for Managers

    Navigating stakeholder relationships can feel like a juggling act, but whether you’re leading a project, managing a team, or working with clients, building strong connections with stakeholders is non-negotiable. Different stakeholders bring unique interests and motivations to the table that have impact. So, how do you create meaningful relationships that…

  • Falling out of love with love (our relationship with dating apps)

    Falling out of love with love (our relationship with dating apps)

    After my divorce, I decided to give dating apps a try. I went on a few dates and, although I met some wonderful women, I found the whole process exhausting and extremely inefficient. For me, the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze. I spent hours scrolling, sending hundreds of messages, dealing…

  • What To Consider When Purchasing Your First Property

    What To Consider When Purchasing Your First Property

    There is nothing quite as liberating as purchasing your first property. It’s a fantastic step climbing on the ladder and being able to do what you want with your own home. Whether you have rented before, or you have been in a university accommodation or living with parents, it’s a…

  • Picking individual stocks is the fastest way to go broke

    Picking individual stocks is the fastest way to go broke

    A lot of people are drawn to the idea of picking individual stocks. I hear this question all the time: Why should I invest in index funds when I can potentially make so much more by buying individual stocks? And then there’s this follow-up question: What if I only buy…