Valueless Investing
As the old joke goes, nobody’s getting out of life alive. Keeping our mortality in mind – something most people studiously avoid while shopping, tweeting, and tv watching – has… Continue Reading...
Bring Back the Gentleman
In earlier eras, it was desirable for a man to be referred to as a “gentleman” by those who knew him. In it’s original use in twelfth century England it… Continue Reading...
Are You a Fox or a Hedgehog?
“It is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future”
This Danish aphorism is a humorous way to acknowledge the difficulty in making predictions. The more you read about how… Continue Reading...
Why You Can Benefit from Digital Minimalism
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone”
This observation from Blaise Pascal, often quoted in our social media era, is all the… Continue Reading...
“Attitude on Life”
In the waning years of the 20th century I began working for a tech company from my home – a truly bizarre concept at the time, but something I’ve done… Continue Reading...
The College Admissions Scandal
Here are a few thoughts on the unfolding college admissions scandal, and how we can re-learn certain truths for free – and save $60,000 or $70,000 a year in tuition… Continue Reading...
