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The climate politics debate that we should be having

Published in October 31st, 2024
Posted by in Strategy
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This video illustrates the discussion that should be going on about climate change. Please watch the video first so you know what I am talking about. The rows are the scientific discussion, if you do not understand science, leave that discussion to the scientists. The columns are the political discussion. Since we, the people, choose […]

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What we have is a failure to communicate

Published in October 30th, 2024
Posted by in Strategy
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Lately, I have been wondering whether communication could be improved by choosing my adjectives more in accordance to the fashion of the day. For instance, to me “awesome” is a Saturn V launch and “amazing” might describe … actually I can’t for the life of me currently think of a good example of something amazing. […]

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What I would teach children about savings

Published in October 29th, 2024
Posted by in Early Retirement, Strategy
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I do not have any children, so this discussion will be largely academic. However, if I had children, I believe that instilling the proper financial values so that children know what to expect from money is much more valuable than a 529 plan or any kind of donation, gift, or allowance. My parents saved about […]

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