We all know about asset protection. Protect against risk, protect against the downside, protect against the unknown. But are you really protecting your most valuable asset? Here’s a more basic question: what is your most valuable asset, from the perspective of raising happy, … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset
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I Thought Sleep Was For The Weak, But I Was Wrong
"Sleep is for the weak, don't you agree?" I used to write this snippet at the bottom of my work emails whenever I worked past midnight. Bonus points if I could send another mass email before 6:30am the next morning. "Sleep is for the weak" used to be my professional battle … [Read more...] about I Thought Sleep Was For The Weak, But I Was Wrong
Your Life As A Random Process
My most important life lesson from graduate school was in time series econometrics. Wait -- what?? Yes, you read that right, folks. Here's what I learned: Life is a random process, just like a statistical time series. There are areas of life within our control, and there … [Read more...] about Your Life As A Random Process
Hunting the Elk
As a father, I feel a deep responsibility to provide for my family. My wife and I have four kids, and they depend on me. I can’t just decide to lay on the couch or watch TV all day -- they need me to hunt, to be a warrior, to bring elk meat back to the family. It reminds me … [Read more...] about Hunting the Elk
Living the Life of Your Dreams
An old fishing parable goes like this (retelling the story here from memory): A businessman goes to visit a local fisherman in a vacation destination. The fisherman takes him for a long day of fishing and relaxation. They have a great time and enjoy the day. The businessman asks … [Read more...] about Living the Life of Your Dreams