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A modest prediction for the next 20 years

Published in November 24th, 2024
Posted by in Strategy
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Predicting the future always provides an excellent opportunity to make a fool out of oneself. One is almost destined to be wrong on some part or the other. If nothing else, the timing might be off, or the details may not be exactly right. I have noted that whereas pre-1980 predictions mostly envisioned the future […]

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Changing habits or changing the habits

Published in November 21st, 2024
Posted by in Philosophy, Strategy
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When trying to save money or become more green the following actions are often suggested. Eat less meat. Turn down the thermostat. Turn off the light when you leave the room. Drive less. Recycle. All of these are minor corrections of bad choices yet it takes a lot of effort to successfully change a behavior. […]

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Dear Graduate, do you want to retire in five years?

Published in November 21st, 2024
Posted by in Early Retirement, Strategy
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Dear Graduate, You have now obtained a degree. While this doesn’t show you to have any particularly useful skills, save for a few notable professions, it will make you employable in the corporate world. You now have a choice to make: You can join the majority, have a career, and work for the next 30 […]

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