Hi Reader, Don't forget to spring forward tonight if you live in the US. This week's market volatility really got to me - it was a nice run of up and to the right and I wrote a bit about it below. I've also been working with a handful of folks who just got their bonuses and are looking to pivot into a new chapter of their careers. Together, I can help you improve your relationship to money, navigate an "identity earthquake and rediscover aliveness.
Here are this week's top reads: // onePure independence4 minutes | Collab FundWhat’s a simple formula for a pretty nice life? Independence plus purpose. Another banger from Morgan Housel covering the different flavors of independence. I particularly enjoyed: “Independence does not mean you don’t care what anyone thinks of you. It means that you strategically decide whose attention you seek.” // twoWhy do women live longer than men?5 minutes | NY TimesI’ve legit wondered about this question for a long time. The bad news? A lot of it is genetics. On the flip side, lifestyle factors like drinking, smoking (and violence) are more controllable. // threeWhy you’re always busy but never productive (and how to fix it)7 minutes | Nir and FarBeing busy means being productive. Right? The truth is, if you’re always in "Management Mode" you starve your creative work. The secret isn't working harder— it's intentionally splitting your work hours across four domains. Stories from my lifeThe most dangerous words in investing are: This time it's different. This week I turned to Lisa and said, "I think we should tighten our belts." Yes, our family is always fully invested (since I started investing in 1999) and unrealized capital gains support our (not-so-cheap) lifestyle. (Thank you, margin loans.) Yes, I've lived through multiple bear markets without selling (thanks to my bear market journal.) Maybe this time it feels different because this looks a little bit of an "own goal." But in times like these, I always remember the following: Be careful of where your attention goes. "The world is ending" always draws more clicks than, "nothing to see here." Focus (but not too much) on the two things you can control - what you spend and how you earn. And the rule that has worked the best for me: The best decision is usually a non-decision. This Week on The Examined Life PodcastThis week's episode: How do you navigate career uncertainty? Below the Fold
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