Thomas Oppong

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Founder and Blogger at Alltopstartups

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10 Most Common First-Time Investing Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

5 days ago | alltopstartups.com | Thomas Oppong

Investing for the first time can feel overwhelming; with so much misinformation floating around, it’s easy to make costly mistakes. In 2024, Action Fraud received nearly 26,000 reports of investment fraud, with victims collectively losing over £650 million, marking a 13% year-on-year increase. With this in mind, the forex broker experts at BrokerChooser have shared the ten most common mistakes new investors make, alongside advice on how to avoid them and invest wisely.
Arrange a Dallas Quick Sale Without Any Repairs

5 days ago | alltopstartups.com | Thomas Oppong

If you’re looking to get out of your Dallas home quickly but don’t want the hassle or expense of making any repairs, you’re not alone. Sometimes, the ideal solution is to sell the house as-is and move forward. For a straightforward look at how you can achieve a Dallas quick sale, even if your property needs work, here’s what you should know before you get started.
How to Impress Clients From the First Ring With Freezvon Multichannel Telephony

5 days ago | alltopstartups.com | Thomas Oppong

Let’s be honest — making a good first impression in business isn’t always easy, especially when everything’s moving fast. But there’s one small detail that can make a huge difference: how your business handles phone calls. Whether you’re running a remote team, managing customer service on the go, or just trying to look a bit more polished — having the right phone setup helps you sound professional, organized, and trustworthy. Even if you’re still working in your pajamas (no judgment).
Get Your Plano Home Sold Fast And Easy

5 days ago | alltopstartups.com | Thomas Oppong

If you’ve ever wondered how to sell your Plano home quickly without the usual headaches, you’re not alone. There are ways to simplify the process and save time, such as considering options like Plano Fast Cash Buyer, which can make selling your house for cash surprisingly straightforward. This guide will walk you through how you can make informed decisions for a smooth selling experience. When you set out to sell your Plano home quickly, it’s tempting to zero in only on the highest offer.
Naval: The Only True Test of Intelligence

5 days ago | medium.com | Thomas Oppong

“There’s two parts to this.”My compass is only as useful as the destination I choose to follow. If intelligence is to mean anything at all, it can also be tied to getting the most out of life. Designing a life you don’t want to escape from. Most people confuse intelligence with just numbers, titles, or being an expert at specific things. But none of that means you’re winning at life. Investor and entrepreneur Naval Ravikant thought the real test of intelligence is figuring out what you really want.
Did Albert Camus Solve The Meaning of Life?

5 days ago | postanly.substack.com | Thomas Oppong

Illustration: Anna Kutukova/Unsplash+I want life to make sense. But the universe is indifferent to my existence. I want purpose. I want reasons. But the universe doesn’t care. It just exists. With or without my questions. French philosopher and writer Albert Camus thought I will never live if I continue looking for the meaning of life. He observed I can…
The Anxious Middle is The Worst

6 days ago | medium.com | Thomas Oppong

Go all in or all out. Life’s too short for half-efforts. Go hard or go slow. There’s no in-between. When I’m on, I want to be on. No distractions. No multitasking. Just me and the work. It could be a writing sprint. Or building something I care about. That focused effort feels good. It moves life forward. Then, when I’m off, I want to be off. Long walk. Quality time in a good book. Or dinner with people I enjoy. That kind of rest that resets you. The problem is that weird in-between.
The Hemingway method for finishing what you start

1 week ago | medium.com | Thomas Oppong

I’ve been practising the Hemingway method for years. I take a break “while an essential task is still hot.”“The best way is always to stop when you are going good and when you know what will happen next. If you do that every day when you are writing a novel you will never be stuck. That is the most valuable thing I can tell you so try to remember it,” says Ernest Hemingway. The technique doesn’t just apply to writing. I use it for all my deep work. The idea is to stop when you’re winning.
The Future is Human. But AI Will Make or Break Us

1 week ago | medium.com | Thomas Oppong

For better or worse. While I was spending quality time with my daughter at a children’s park earlier this week, a dad I met, who turned out to be a data scientist asked me, “What do you think about AI?” Really? At the park? Yes, he did ask. He wanted my perspective as a writer. I told him, “At it’s peak, AI will either save us the time we desperately want or become the worst thing we ever created.”“We can’t stop it now,” I said. AI is changing everything. For better or worse.
From PLT to Twitter X: Business Branding Decisions That Backfired

1 week ago | alltopstartups.com | Thomas Oppong

A bold rebrand can breathe new life into a business, helping it stay relevant in a fast-changing market. But when done poorly, it can do quite the opposite, drawing criticism, confusing customers, and in some cases, damaging brand loyalty built over decades. Here, insolvency practitioners Liquidation Centre look at some of the most talked-about rebrands that left audiences less than impressed, with expert commentary from Director Richard Hunt on what businesses can learn from their mistakes.