Politics
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We often get trapped in the mundane with a sense of wonder almost always elusive. It’s the day job or the routines that take us to school, the gym or our places of worship. But these activities are routine because we perceive them as necessary. Perhaps, if we prioritized making wonder, then maybe making wonder…
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Everyday, we make choices. We let go of certain things for others because of the finitude of time. What we don’t often realize is how our choices compound. Sitting in front of your computer to learn, instead of entertain yourself, will have compounding effects a decade from now.
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The markets are rife with opportunities. Bitcoin may go up or Tesla or the S&P 500. But we can’t be sure for certain what the market will do. What we can do though is exercise caution. Hedge all our bets by spreading our risk as widely as possible.
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An argument with an anonymous person on the internet is an incredibly lose-lose situation. No one wins in these kinds of power struggle which often descend into ludicrous personal attacks. The best thing to do if anyone disagrees with you or insults you over the internet is not to engage. Just walk away!
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I am not very enthusiastic about crypto but Bitcoin presents a case for an about face because of its finitude. And it’s this finitude that gets lost on investors because it is also still available. My guess is, as mass adoption of cryptocurrencies increases, the larger portion of the 21 million Bitcoins will be in…
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The dismissive thing about first attempts is that we almost always shoot and miss. Our sheer optimism is stoked by the myth of beginner’s luck. More often than none, people, like us get lucky at winning the lottery, getting married or starting a business, we tell ourselves. Yet it is exactly people like us who…
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What we consider fundamental never really is. Money. Religion. Personal vendettas we have towards those who, knowingly or unknowingly, hurt us. Sadly, these fundamentals make the world go round because of a lazy abdication of our agency. If money was really fundamental to life, how come so many, applying themselves and deconstructing the illusion of…
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Algorithms are a set of rules that define the operability of things. You want a better relationship or life? More money or a more supportive partner? Look for the algo. This should be the reason why you read books and watch YouTube videos.
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Founders almost always miss the fact that their relationship with investors isn’t a friendship. Investors want something called a liquidity event or events in which you have either sold the company or sent them a dividend payment. In a nutshell, your relationship with any investors should almost always be about a return on their investment,…
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It’s almost always as important to listen to what’s not being said when people tell you things. Speaking in code is something so many people do to avoid being judged or disappointed. If we listen carefully we can tell what’s being said from what’s not.