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Heuristics That Almost Always Work
The most dangerous mental shortcuts are the ones that work ALMOST all of the time.
Let Your Kids Be Bad at Things
Why is it so hard to just let them do their thing, warts and all? My therapist often asks the question, “Jonathan, are you concerned about this outcome for them… or for you?” That is a very good question.
Elder abuse is very real. This is, I think, the saddest of sad truths. Even sadder when it’s sometimes
the elder’s own family doing the stealing and manipulating.
Diversification Doesn’t Feel Good, Here’s Why
Diversification works (lowers volatility and improves compounding), without feeling like it is working. Here’s why you are better off owning some of the losers as well.
Principles of Economics, Translated (VIDEO)
A 5-minute humorous breakdown of the core lessons of economics. Enjoy!
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