Rules. Should we make them absolute (like a Sith lord)?!? Or do we allow for exceptions, even against people’s best interests.
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.
Context Myopia: A Rapidly Spreading Affliction
Context myopia is an affliction that’s spreading in our society. And *you* might fall prey if you’re not careful.
Poor People: Hope, Risk, and Education
Perhaps it’s just a pipe dream, but I think education is a cost-effective way towards a better future.
Personal Finance Shortcuts: Re-train Your Money Brain
There’s no magic pill. But there are plenty of heuristic personal finance shortcuts than can simplify your journey.
Personal Finance Policies for Joe (or Don)
It might be a couple weeks before we’re sure who will be in the White House for the next four years. But we’ll have someone. And we’ll have federal, state, and local officials too. I’m convinced that these folks can…
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.
Amazing People Everywhere
Admiration for celebrities is fine, but I’m convinced there are plenty of tools you can learn from the the titans you already know.
Nudge Theory Can Save Your Butt
Discover how “nudge theory” can push you towards better financial habits, saving you thousands–and maybe saving your butt–in the process
How Reply All wasted $282,000 in 73 minutes
A true corporate parable of how an innocent “Reply All” led to a quarter-million wasted dollars in barely an hour’s time.
Preparing For a Second Wave
History suggests we need to plan for a second wave of the pandemic. Or don’t—it’s your call. I hope you’re right. But I’m not planning on it.