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The Best Investment Advice You’ll Never Get
We had a guest lecturer come speak to our Corporate Finance class one day. Frank Partnoy, my professor, introduced him as a hedge fund guy who knew his shit. So well, Partnoy added, that he once simply donated the 9 … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Art, Business, Food For Thought, Money, Quotes, Self-Improvement
Tagged Advice, Big Wins, Brokers, Index Funds, Investment, Manage, Robert K Jafek, Small Wins, Stock Market, Wall Street
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Expense Account Instead of Allowance
A really touching story about a guy going to the hardware store with his young son, and realizing just how capable kids can be, followed by a fantastic comment by a Hacker News contributor: Article: http://gamesbyemail.com/WoodTape/Default.htm Comment about article: One … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Food For Thought, Money, Quotes, Self-Improvement
Tagged Advice, Children, Kids, Money, Parenting, Raising
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Motivation
I’ve been studying for the bar for nearly two straight months now. It’s now less than two weeks away, I still have lots to learn, but motivation is low. Even things like time tracking are less effective these days. What … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Inspiration, Productivity, Quotes, Self-Improvement
Tagged Letters to a Stoic, Marcus Aurelius, Mediations, Motivation, Philosophy, Senaca
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How To Be Creative
Sebastian Marshall was kind enough to let me guest post about how to be creative over on his blog. It’s a technique I’ve used successfully for many years, and I imagine many other luminaries and creatives have used this, or … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Art, Business, Creativity, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Photography, Productivity, Quotes, Self-Improvement, Tips
Tagged Awareness, Creativity, Curiosity, Growth, How to be Creative, Ideas, Success
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Best TED Talk Ever
So many takeaways: Passion Hans Rosling is incredibly passionate about statistics. He’s passionate about the underlying work he’s doing and the analysis and insights his data is generating, but he’s also passionate about just accessing and sharing data in general. … Continue reading
Posted in Aesthetics, Art, Business, Creativity, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Persuasion, Quotes
Tagged Attitude, Data, Design, Presentation, Statistics
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No Limit On Better
Harrison Ford, carpenter turned movie star, learned early on to approach everything he did with the mindset of a craftsman. One of his earliest lessons came at the hands of an employer: “When I was a carpenter, I once worked … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Creativity, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Productivity, Quotes, Self-Improvement
Tagged Betterment, Harrison Ford, Improvement, James Cameron, Perfectionism, Productivity
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Picking Partners
A partner needs three things: intelligence, energy, and integrity. If they don’t have the last one, don’t even bother with the first two. – Warren Buffett I’m never surprised to learn of a partnership’s demise when I know, hear, or … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Business, Food For Thought, Future, Quotes, Relationships
Tagged Marriage, Michael Isner, Oracle of Omaha, Partnerships, Picking, Spouse, Warren Buffett, Working Together
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Hacking Hollywood
(Photo: vlastula) Will Smith is, at least according to legendary screenwriter William Goldman, the only real movie star left in the world. Why? Well, he’s the only lead actor who seems to guarantee a $150 million gross at the box … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Creativity, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Quotes, Self-Improvement
Tagged Actor, Hacking, Hollywood, Loophole, Shortcut, Superstar, Will Smith
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When Precision Is Detrimental
Precision is generally good. It generally feels good. I’ve used camera lenses that have been precisely machined and mated to particular camera bodies. They’re about as perfect as can be and they were a joy to use. Peter Drucker famously … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Business, Creativity, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Productivity, Quotes, Rationality, Self-Improvement
Tagged Peter Drucker, Precision, Shipping, Vibrations
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Use Terrible Singing To Strengthen Relationships
Everyone likes to be thought of, to be recognized, and to be remembered. When’s the best time to show some appreciation for those people you care about? Holidays, like Christmas and Thanksgiving, are fine, but eminently forgettable. Everyone calls or … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Business, Quotes, Relationships, Self-Improvement
Tagged Birthday, Happy Birthday, Keep in Touch, Never Eat Alone, Pinging, Relationship Building, Singing
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Cheating Work
I’ve had this Seth Godin post on my mind the last couple of days. It’s good. I thought I’d throw it up here so I don’t lose it: If you’re going to work, work hard. That way, you’ll have something … Continue reading
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Tagged Hatred, Progress, Results, Seth Godin, Work Hard
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Entrepreneurs are Artists
How did Michaelangelo sculpt the Pieta? How did a deaf Beethoven compose his famous 9th Symphony? How did Van Gogh paint Starry Night? Where did these things come from? According to Steve Blank: They’re visions. And founders do the exact … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Business, Creativity, Inspiration, Quotes, Self-Improvement
Tagged Artist, Entrepreneur, Founders, Steve Blank
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