I’ve long been interested in gaining insights into how certain actions (e.g., what I eat, how I exercise) impact how I feel. And “feel” is a good way to word it because any experimentation is done mostly if not exclusively on feel. The oft dreaded task of waking up early in the morning to hit a workout, after planning and spending time meal prepping, has had benefits for me. Thus, I have a feeling that exercising in the morning gives me lasting energy throughout the day. What I do not have is hard data to back up that claim.
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The Emperor Wears No Clothes
I feel about as negative on our longterm prospects as I’ve been in years.
Beyond the foundation of the U.S. system as a democratic republic, one could argue the U.S. banking system, Wall Street, and the U.S. technology ecosystem, Silicon Valley, are the two most valuable assets we have.
2022 Investment Portfolio Review & 2023 Playbook
Remembering when bonds were bad and stock were good. Saying goodbye to 2022.
China’s High-Wire Act
China is the single thing I read most about this year. I want to learn both about the history and the current leadership because it is both a unique culture and many argue the heir apparent to the superpower throne.
Prediction Markets
George Orwell once said, “People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes … the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome.” Prediction markets can help clear up that crystal ball.
Grieving A Dozen Year Bull Market
This past week, after seeing the anger boil over, I started thinking about this market in the context of the five stages of grief.
Type 1 Civilization Or Bust – Going Nuclear
The way I’ve been thinking about our energy utilization is shaped by the Kardashev scale — a method of measuring a civilization’s level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy it is able to harness. My takeaway? We need MORE POWER!
Personal Burn Rate
Benjamin Franklin, who was a prolific writer among other things, was fond of making lists. On more than one of Ben’s lists the notion of “frugality” can be found. I share the love of writing, making lists, and have a deep respect for frugality myself.
Debt – The Ultimate Financial Kryptonite, Part 1
At one time, the practice of charging interest when loaning money was outlawed.
At other times, there are examples of a ruling body permitting its own constituents to lend and charge interest only to outsiders.
Lifestyle Creep
When I landed my first job, I rewarded myself with a Louis Vuitton scarf.
Once you are done laughing or rolling your eyes; let’s explore why I bought this expensive scarf.