Featured Articles: Good Writing From Around The Web
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Absolutely excellent article. Why shock and surprise are the norm!!!
The Radical Idea That People Aren’t Stupid
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We are all certainly biased, but that doesn’t make us stupid.
The Life Changing Words of Mary Oliver
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Mary Oliver is one of my favorite poets and The Summer’s Day one of my favorite poems.
Check In On Those Around You (Video)
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Having been the guy on the right, this hit me hard. I know when I’m in the most pain… I don’t share it. I don’t know how without becoming a burden.
30 Years of Financial Market Returns
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30-year returns… Roughly in line with expectations (both past and future).
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