Published inDataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-onlySomething besides a coronavirus is quietly pushing us into the next Great Depression.The Great Depression broke my great-grandfather. Then it killed him. As we may be approaching the second Great Depression in the United States, are we properly evaluating the causes contributing to the current free fall of the economy? Of course, the novel-coronavirus (nCoV) global pandemic has been the precipitating cause…Great Depression14 min readGreat Depression14 min read
1 day agoThe Struggles of Persistence681Maël Abigail10 life points ...10 life points ... brilliant. Everyone says you must have persistence to succeed but I think there is a certain point where persistence can be a negative force. I'm curious if you think that. I finally had to take a step back from my startup. My coach had to put…1 min read1 min read
2 days ago…t smiled on me recently, and will not do so for a “meta” article such as this, about Medium itself. When you have upset the gods it is usually time for a sacrifice. Suggestions welcome.Make Medium Pay2.8K51John PearceFunny. Applies to many things not just Medium.Funny. Applies to many things not just Medium. So I appreciate the reminder. And, I hope this comment rewards you with at least a few cents.1 min read1 min read
Nov 21Killers of the Flower Moon1312Odin HalvorsonWonderful review, Odin.Wonderful review, Odin. I felt the same, shocked and awed (in a bad way), after I recently finished the book, "Caste," by Isabel Wilkerson. So difficult to get through but incredibly important to read.1 min read1 min read
Nov 21Why Do We Feel Compelled to Live a Lie and Project a Fake Image of Ourselves?1.2K22Erik P.M. Vermeulen, PhDHa, ha, ha.Ha, ha, ha. Funny in regards to him embellishing his own title. I think that a lot of what you describe here is more opportunistic lying. Still wrong in my opinion. I wrote about this last year: https://medium.com/@cynthiawylie/why-are-you-making-up-stories-about-yourself-df05568efb8b. It's wonderful to hear about your story with the exact same thing…1 min read1 min read
Nov 14How I Use Generative AI in My Company Research1565Jason HuynhLove all these resources.Love all these resources. This is incredibly helpful. I also love that you read annual reports, ha, ha. What is your biggest surprise in any that you've read?1 min read1 min read
Nov 13The Power of Journaling: Unlocking Self-Reflection Through Daily Writing95814Julian Lufi100%. I've been journaling mostly every day for 30 years!100%. I've been journaling mostly every day for 30 years! Recently I've started giving myself a grade for the prior day's activities and accomplishments. What's amazing is that I never achieve an A+ or even an A. It's made me realize how hard I am on myself. Just this morning…1 min read1 min read
Nov 11It is like we are living in a world of split screen; that side so far to the right.101James Michael WilkinsonI think the left has moved to the right, too.I think the left has moved to the right, too. Now it is the far, far right, the left in the center, and not so many true liberals. It's like the world has been turned sideways. I think it is because people are afraid. And the politicians and their media…1 min read1 min read
Nov 10Cash is (Almost) Dead65415David WyldThe last time I was in Europe, I couldn't even get Euros in a bank.The last time I was in Europe, I couldn't even get Euros in a bank. But it didn't matter, even the ice cream vendor on the street didn't take paper currency. They only took cards. Amazing.1 min read1 min read
Nov 10America, What Have You Done?98712James Michael WilkinsonExtremism gone amok. Indeed.Extremism gone amok. Indeed.1 min read1 min read