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Weekend Reading | Saturday, June 4, 2022

Featured Articles: Good Writing From Around The Web

Aristotle Goes to Hollywood

Catharsis is the real power of the Story. When we go from, “That poor man,” to “That could be me,” empathy is born.

Earnings Math Catches Up With the Tech Highfliers

Earnings drive stock prices. Sometimes this means we can feel comfortable while markets decline. Sometimes it means we should steer clear of silly valuations.

The Medical Power of Hypnosis

I had an issue as a child that seemed unresolvable… until my “crazy” aunt suggested hypnosis. It worked… in South Dakota… in 1980. I think it’s time we admit there’s something there which probably means – SURPRISE – admitting we don’t understand things as much as we think we do.

Howard Marks Memo: Bull Market Rhymes

It’s always long, but Howard Marks is one of the best macro thinkers in investing.

How Your Siblings Can Make You Happier

If your brother or sister are nearby, walk over (or drive over) and give them a hug. If they are far away, call them and tell them they are important to you.

Ooana Trien ~ Eric Arthur Blair’s Mistress

And, a bonus from Twitter. A beautiful example of the importance of the awareness of suffering. “We can’t stop being human with each other.”

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Always reading, always learning, Jonathan hand-selects these articles for readers each week. To view Jonathan’s curated articles from previous weeks, CLICK HERE.

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