It starts early in life. We start being handed ideas, opinions and frameworks for how to view and interact with the world. This is the baggage we often carry around with us in life. Some of it is useful and universal, like a flexible and lightweight carry-on suitcase. It can be used in many situations and helps streamline our lives. But often this baggage is burdensome and, like a shipping container filled with limiting or unimportant memories and assumptions, it can slow us down or even crush us; anchoring us forever to a place, perspective or situation. This is what mindset means to me.
The first step in improving on anything is recognizing existing flaws… the next step is learning.
While I believe the foundation of my own world view has always been that of reciprocity and acknowledgement that I am a part of a community, my mindset has never stopped shifting and (occasionally) evolving. The first step in improving on anything is recognizing existing flaws and shortcomings. I am very flawed.
And I believe that the next step, after recognition, is learning. And we are in the golden age of self-learning. There are so many powerful tools and resources for self-directed education. By applying continuous improvement practices to personal growth efforts we can achieve more happiness and success in life. I’ll draw from my own ‘college drop-out to Wall Street’ story and other anecdotes as reference, but what we all do from this day forward is ultimately more important.
Below are some selected articles that touch on these topics. Enjoy!
The description of the world is not the world itself. The words, numbers and symbols we use to describe concepts and experiences or even places and objects are imprecise abstractions. So how does this relate to styrax, geraniol and heliotrope, or “mixing up sensations that don’t belong together?” And what the hell does this have …
Looking Beyond The Map (The World Isn’t What It Seems, Or Others Say) Read More »
Personal Rate of Return Reconsidered The term “personal rate of return” refers to return on investment, and was first used by traditional financial firms. Even for standard investment products and accounts there is confusion about how to calculate it. But the traditional concept of “personal rate of return” is also incomplete, and should apply to …
How to Start a Business With No Experience (and No Fear) If you lack knowledge and skills in the industry or area you are considering, then it’s fair to ask how to start a business with no experience. Or you might just be feeling a fear of starting a business. Either way, you are not …
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Riding With Apes on the Wall Street Bets Bus I’m not impressed with the Wall Street Bets crowd and all the meme stock nonsense. I’m not bothered by it either. It’s…whatever. And I was just an observer. Until I wasn’t. The Whatever of Wall Street Bets I do not believe that there is some special, …
You are lazy. We all are. And understanding why might help avoid an ever-growing threat to both your personal and business success. I’m talking about…zombies.