Log of what of Hua Bin Wu has learned at Techie Youth

Digital goods are virtual products that include but are not limited to:

• Digital products
• Digital service
• Electronic goods
• Electronic services

One of the most common methods of selling digital goods are through websites or promotions through social media

Some examples of digital goods include:

• E-books
• Images
• Movies
• Videos
• Downloadable and streamable music
• Websites

REITs are Real Estate Investment Trusts, which are trusts that portfolio investors can invest in by buying shares of a company's portfolio.

One way to take part in this kind of trading is by using the Robinhood app.

REITs are important since they are less hands on, allowing the company you invest in to do the managing and purchasing of the real estate.

You earn your profit through dividends.

FOREX means foreign exchange and is the exchanging of different currencies from different nations considering each respective relative value.

• Interest rates should be considered when trading foreign currency.
• FOREX only happens between two nations.
• When trading currency we must take into consideration which currency will depreciate and which will appreciate.

A cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange with its own exchange rate and no centralized authority, instead, its transactions are secured through cryptography.

• The process of mining is like a guessing game in which a miner will use computing power to solve problems and secure parts of a blockchain.
• Mining rates and power is fixed so that higher mining power will result in an increase in mining difficulty.
• The factors of profit of bitcoin mining includes hash rate, block reward, mining difficulty, electricity cost, power consumption, pool fees, bitcoin prices, etc.

Investments in stocks can be a good way to earn money but there follows multiple different kinds of risks when it comes to trading stocks.

• Rates of inflation can sometimes outpace the profits of the value in money of your investments
• Shorting stocks can be risky because sudden fluctuations in values will mean that you owe more to your debtor
• FOREX exchange values and market transactions can sometimes cause slippage in the money/profit being made

Stocks represent a share of ownership of a company someone holds.

• Companies sell shares of their company on the stock market
• People buy stocks as a way of investing their money and they earn profits that the company earns called dividends.
• There are different types of stocks like common stocks and preferred stocks

A blog is written content found on the internet that is usually made to inform others with a collection of articles. It also can be known as the combination of a website and a log.

Some things blogs can be used for include:

• Personal journals
• Creative expression
• Teaching or coaching others
• Selling products
• Promoting brands

Blogs also don't have a set time frame that they must be updated in, you can write as much as you want, any time you want.

Copywriting or commercial copywriting is the act in which someone writes a clear and persuasive message regarding a product or service for a company.

• Copywriters help businesses/companies spread their features by conveying enthusiasm through written content about their products and/or services.
• Copywriting is usually through emails and advertisements; sometimes, other forms of brand raising awareness.
• Copywriting is an effective way to get involved with lots of clients and thus network with varieties of people.

Guest blogging is the process by which one writes a blog on some other bigger blogging source (usually another person's blog).

• Guest blogging provides the opportunity to be heard through other bigger blogging sources; more room for advocacy and etc.
• Our blog can appeal to many different pools of audiences which may increase our connections and opportunity to network.
• Guest blogging can also provide the chance to be paid for how much one writes and is involved.

Today, I learned a more precise definition of what mentors are: role models who actually reach out to their admirers and give them personal advice to become successful.

• When working with mentors, there should always be trust and a buildup of connection rather than a rushed one.
• Always respect what mentors offer and be open about troubles and problems.
• Research their background, strengths, and piques so there are more interactions and we know why their credentials are relevant.

Time management is a very important skill for everyone to have, especially in our future life as we grow up.

Today, I learned a few extra new tips to help me better manage my own time in addition to the basics.

• Being productive and efficiently managing time doesn't always mean to overload yourself with work. For example, I learned that we shouldn't always avoid friends and leisure time in our daily schedules because it affects our mental and productivity.
• Additionally, I discovered for the first time, that Kanban boards can be very helpful tools for me when I enter college to help myself manage time. It is very different because it helps me categorize and columnize the stages of my work process.

In any job interview, there are many other things to keep in mind besides knowing how to answer basic interview questions.

Today, I learned new tips to further strengthen my impression in an interview.

• To research the company's needs and goals and how any of my past work/volunteering experiences can reinforce those objectives.
• It is best to avoid bringing up the negatives of our past colleagues and bosses in an interview.
• Answer every question concisely and make the impression of a strong desire to fulfill the company's needs and befriend all the employers and employees.