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Diversification

Reading Time: 2 minutes There’s been volumes written on the topic of diversification.  The pros, the cons.  What diversification really means?  How many positions one needs to hold to […]

Mask Wearing Point System

Reading Time: < 1 minute The purpose of a mask is to cover the airways to the lungs.   Parts of the human body that part of the respiratory system and […]

Influential Reads – January 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes January 2021 Well, that month is over.  It went about as well as expected. Updated stats through January: Here are my most influential reads – […]

Gaming It

Reading Time: < 1 minute Looks like Q discovered the stock market.  Some recent comments on Reddit related to GameStop (GME): “HOLD!” “WE LIKE THE STOCK” “DIAMOND HANDS!” “IF HE’S […]

Book Report: Arguing with Zombies

Reading Time: 3 minutes “One classic example of government doing it better is health insurance.” – Paul Krugman This is meant to be more of a book report, than […]

Influential Reads – December 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Sedition is overt conduct, such as speech and organisation, that tends toward rebellion against the established order. Sedition often includes subversion of a constitution and […]

Influential Reads – November 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes ”And then…depression set in” – John Winger, Stripes. Oh man.  What a month.  I am worn out.  Will you just go away, man? Finally finished […]

Influential Reads – October 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes For some reason, structure and willpower seemed to vanish in September.  No books this month; I have been stuck in Arguing with Zombies by Paul […]

Why I Run

Reading Time: 2 minutes I used to be a reasonably competitive distance runner.  Team titles, individual titles, all conference, academic all American, blah blah…  Like decent.  Not world class.  […]

Book Report: Good To Great

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Level 5 leaders display a workmanlike diligence – more plow horse than show horse.” – Jim Collins This is meant to be more of a […]

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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The Girl Who Lived Twice
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