I hope you’re safe. I hope you’re healthy and happy and free. I share that hope for all people. If you share that hope, consider how you should act on it. Maybe I’ll see you out there.
Category: Behavior
Problem solving and logical fallacies. Behavioral economics; should pick up someone else’s garbage?
These posts all deal with the way we interact with the world. Some have a financial-twist, while others are simply my philosophical musings.
I hope these Behavior posts provide you with an actionable idea you can use to improve your life.
Jeff Bezos and the Meritocracy Kings
The cream rises to the top. The most fit deserve the most reward. Bah! That’s rubbish. Meritocracy ignores luck and survivorship bias, and we need to fix it
The Best Leadership Quotes and How to Apply Them
Let’s look at our most famous leaders and their motivating guidance. These inspiring leadership quotes are sure to illuminate your road ahead.
How to trust someone? Ask for proof
It’s a lesson in personal finance and a lesson for life. If you don’t know how to trust someone, start by asking for proof.
Memento Mori
The point of ‘memento mori’ isn’t to cause fear or to be morbid. It’s not a downer. It’s motivation, and inspiration, and a gentle, true reminder of what’s coming.
The Biggest Lesson from COVID-19
Slack. Margin. Room for error. Safety net. Insurance. So many phrases, but they all represent the biggest lesson from COVID-19.
A Lot Can Change in Ten Years
We overestimate the change that occurs in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten.
Results-oriented thinking: a bias you need to break
Don’t judge a book by its cover, and don’t judge a decision by its result. Results-oriented thinking is a logical fallacy.
Personal finance and mental health in 2020
Diet–check. Exercise–check. What about personal finance and mental health? Two massive ways to have a positive effect on your 2020 year!
Leave bigger tips, for others and yourself
When you leave bigger tips, you make a small sacrifice for another’s bigger gain. When else do we set aside resources for bigger gains? Investing!