Ken Fisher has been writing the Portfolio Strategy column for Forbes for over 28 years.

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Ken Fisher has been writing the Forbes Portfolio Strategy column for over 28 years and is the fourth-longest running columnist in Forbes' history.

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Pass the hours profitably by writing a book about your strategy: Arbitrage for Dummies.

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If the what is that of a freelance writer and the vision is to make a living wage from your writing within the first two years, then part of your strategy will be to plan out how to get from Point A to Point B.

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But Bush instead pursued an electoral strategy whereby the GOP played to the base of the party, writing off moderates and independents, and focusing on turning out the vote among loyal voters.

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Depending on the strategy, calls can be used to reduce risk (covered call-writing) or to add staggering amounts of risk ("naked" call-writing), so brokers issue options-trading permission only selectively.

WSJ: Upside: Options for Nervous Investors

To develop the trait of patience in investing, consider writing down the purpose of each investment (such as long term growth) and your strategy (buy and hold) including possible downsides, then reviewing your notes before making any changes on any investment.

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In summary, when writing a resignation letter, after expressing your most articulate and insightful thoughts, perhaps the best strategy is to pause and think for a moment (if not overnight).

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My approach to International Business Strategy has been developed and refined in the course of more than two decades of teaching, consulting and writing on this topic.

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