{"title":"Michael Kemp","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Kemp's works offer insightful guidance that challenges conventional thinking, blending practical advice with a fresh perspective. His books such as \u003cem\u003eThe Ulysses Contract\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUncommon Sense\u003c\/em\u003e explore the art of decision-making and personal growth, encouraging readers to rethink their approach to life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/strong\u003e genre, Kemp’s writing is both accessible and thought-provoking, providing tools to foster resilience and clarity. Readers can expect a thoughtful journey towards greater self-awareness and empowered living.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ulysses-contract-by-michael-kemp-9781922611604","title":"The Ulysses Contract","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"You've lucked onto something very special by picking up this book.\" \u003cb\u003eSCOTT PAPE, THE BAREFOOT INVESTOR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-read for all investors. Block out the news and hype around share market investing and develop a sensible, long-term, foolproof plan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe term \u003ci\u003eUlysses contract\u003c\/i\u003e is inspired by mythological hero Ulysses who, while sailing past an island inhabited by sirens, ordered his crew to block their ears with wax and tie him to the mast of the ship. Otherwise, the sirens' bewitching song would entice them to steer the ship onto the rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ulysses Contract\u003c\/i\u003e uses this analogy to warn of the \"sirens\" that tempt investors to part with their money. Drawing on his own decades of investing and research into financial literature dating back hundreds of years, Michael Kemp shows how to put in place a successful investment plan that embodies discipline, consistency, and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough masterful storytelling that expertly explains (and usually rejects) complex investment concepts, \u003ci\u003eThe Ulysses Contract\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how remarkably easy it can be for anyone to develop into a capable and successful long-term investor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46869054882028,"sku":"9781922611604","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14527163482872.jpg?v=1759782514"},{"product_id":"uncommon-sense-by-michael-kemp-9780730324249","title":"Uncommon Sense","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestion everything – and become a better investor in the process. \u003cem\u003eUncommon Sense\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a four-century journey; from the dawn of public share ownership (in 1602) right up to today. But this is not simply a history book. It's a book for serious investors. Along the way, it reveals the fascinating stories, the market characters, and the important financial developments that have sculpted the thinking behind the value investor's craft. Blended throughout the narrative, Kemp delivers an array of interesting anecdotes and rock solid logic regarding what works when investing in the stock market, what doesn't, and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly in the 20th Century, Charles Dow remarked of Wall Street Operators that 'the more they actually know, the less confident they become.' Continuing in the tradition of that simple, elegant statement, this enlightening and entertaining book will have you thinking, acting, and succeeding on your own in your investment endeavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUncommon Sense\u003c\/em\u003e will guide you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLearn to question conventional wisdom at every turn and develop a healthy scepticism as you plan your own investment strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDevelop a rich understanding of the stock valuation process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscover the methods that have been used by successful investors from the dawn of the modern stock market (in 1602) right up to today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLearn how to interact simply and successfully with markets that are vastly complex and largely inexplicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUncommon Sense\u003c\/em\u003e will have you questioning and doubting much that's stated about stock market investing, then developing your own winning strategy based on reason and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384195105004,"sku":"9780730324249","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ec5f54876040834182d6415026a1bdff.jpg?v=1773529626"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-kemp.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}