RIP, Michael.
We work together in hunting for deals when Michael was just a Sales Engineer.
Open System (OSI), Unix, GUI, X-Window/Motif was the buzz words at that time.
Michael always wear a warm and smiley face. He spokes with a low and husky voice and he definitely looks handsome just like a medical doctor.
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Then, Michael founded ShareInvestor and I was in the previously 2 letters now 3 letters MNC.
When I walked along the 4th floor corridor to canteen, I was mindful that ShareInvestor.com was running just behind the walls.
Those was the roaring good time.
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And, then, I read Micheal's book "Your First Million", then his re-polished much much better 2nd edition. His way of handling his split persona aka value-investing vs speculating/trading in stocks make perfects sense to me. Tikam $$$ is not only fun but a practical way to cure the forever itchi fingers (waiting for the bear market).
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After ShareInvestor was sold, he moved on to Pertama which I keenly followed (2nd after VB thou).
I take in all his advise (especially his latest adjustment to his stock selection criteria).
There are too many value investment around and we just need to choose the best.
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As I reflected, I says that Michael had lived a colourful life.
He had done many things for many people beyond his family/friends.
Dearest reader of VB, Carpe diem!!!
Love Compassion