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Economic Principles Part 1. Twelve Key Elements of Economics

The source material for each principle in this summary is drawn directly from Common Sense Economics. Below, I outline twelve key principles from the book,...

On Skin Care (Part 2)

In part 2 I describe the strategies used by skin care companies to convince you to buy their over-the-counter products.

On Skin Care (Part 1)

The simple philosophy behind my effective skincare routine: what’s good for your health is good for your skin. Make you health a top priority every...

On Screen Use

Excessive screen time harms mental health and cognitive function. Learn how to combat these effects by removing entertainment apps, disabling notifications, using Do Not Disturb...

On Jaw Development

Preparing for my double jaw surgery due to sleep apnea caused by structural issues. Exploring evolutionary, dietary influences on jaw development and preventive measures.

 Echoes of a Stock Operator: Quotes and Commentary Part 9

I have heard it said before that a trader’s arc of progression should be this: aim for capital preservation in the beginning, followed by steady...

Echoes of a Stock Operator: Quotes and Commentary Part 8

Chapters XVII-XXII “I admit that I do get irresistible impulses at times to do certain things in the market. It doesn’t matter whether I am...

Echoes of a Stock Operator: Quotes and Commentary Part 7

I've observed firsthand how Bitcoin, analogous to the "leaders of the wonderful advance" mentioned, often reaches a plateau or even recedes slightly in value while...

Echoes of a Stock Operator: Quotes and Commentary Part 6

Chapters XI-XIII “Everybody was bearish and everybody was selling July cotton. You know how people are. I suppose it is the contagion of example that...

Echoes of a Stock Operator: Quotes and Commentary Part 5

Chapters IV-X “It was an old trading theory of mine that when a stock crosses 100 or 200 or 300 for the first time the...