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Two Worlds: So Much Prosperity, So Much Skepticism
Two Worlds: So Much Prosperity, So Much Skepticism
The demand for forecasts grows after a surprise. It’s quite an irony. Surprises make you feel like you’re not in control, which is when it feels best to grab the wheel with both hands, listening to those who tell you what happens next despite being blindsided by what just happened. That’s where we are with Covid and the economy. Ten months after the surprise of our lifetimes, everyone wants a clear map of the future. Who wins? Who loses? When will travel recover? Will work be the same? Have we learned our lesson? But the most important economic stories don’t require forecasts; they’ve alrea...
·collaborativefund.com·
Two Worlds: So Much Prosperity, So Much Skepticism
The Kelly Criterion: Make Bets In Areas Where You Have An Advantage — Wealest
The Kelly Criterion: Make Bets In Areas Where You Have An Advantage — Wealest
The Kelly Criterion is a relatively simple math equation to determine the percentage of your bankroll you should bet on any given circumstance, assuming you have an advantage. The goal of the equation is this: don’t go broke. The equation tells you exactly how much to bet on each “hand” so that you
·wealest.com·
The Kelly Criterion: Make Bets In Areas Where You Have An Advantage — Wealest
Lessons Learned: Long-Term Investing - Harrison Stoneham
Lessons Learned: Long-Term Investing - Harrison Stoneham
Over the years, I’ve learned a few lessons that have made me a better investor: Be humble. Only invest in the best businesses. Quality is more important than valuation. The best managers are adaptable. Hold on to winners. It’s OK to be wrong, but don’t stay wrong. Don’t fight the Fed.
·harrisonstoneham.com·
Lessons Learned: Long-Term Investing - Harrison Stoneham
The Day You Became A Better Writer
The Day You Became A Better Writer
I went from being a bad writer to a good writer after taking a one-day course in “business writing.” I couldn’t believe how simple it was. I’ll tell you the main tricks here so you don’t have to waste a...
·dilbertblog.typepad.com·
The Day You Became A Better Writer
How to write an essay well
How to write an essay well
Learn how to write well. Topics include figuring out what to write about, how to write an introduction, the writing process, writing style, and copyediting.
·julian.com·
How to write an essay well
How to write an introduction well
How to write an introduction well
Learn how to write an introduction paragraph. This guide explains the writing process for introductions, as well as the process for deciding what to write about.
·julian.com·
How to write an introduction well
Steve Jobs on Creativity
Steve Jobs on Creativity
Explores Steve Jobs thoughts on creativity and how we need to synthesize knowledge across time and disciplines in order to create and innovate.
·fs.blog·
Steve Jobs on Creativity
A Technique for Producing Ideas
A Technique for Producing Ideas
This article explores James Webb Young's book A Technique for Producing Ideas, which has shaped how we view idea formation since the 1940s.
·fs.blog·
A Technique for Producing Ideas
Michael Nielsen
Michael Nielsen
On Volitional Philanthropy (a short essay!) T. E. Lawrence, the English soldier, diplomat and writer, possessed what...
·facebook.com·
Michael Nielsen
How to Maximize Serendipity — David Perell
How to Maximize Serendipity — David Perell
“The real enemy is the man who tries to mold the human spirit so that it will not dare to spread its wings.” – Abraham Flexner The best opportunities are the ones you never expected. They’re serendipitous. Serendipity is a state of mind. Serendipity births unexpected opportunities which fuel progress and push us in fruitful
·perell.com·
How to Maximize Serendipity — David Perell
100 True Fans - Li Jin
100 True Fans - Li Jin
To make a living as a creator, you only need 100 true fans, not 1,000. There's four necessary components necessary to make a living off a smaller base of true fans: premium content and community; results and transformation; accountability; and recognition, access, and status.
·li-jin.co·
100 True Fans - Li Jin
Emotional Risk
Emotional Risk
The difference between brands that stand out and those that blend in.
·davidsherry.substack.com·
Emotional Risk