I Don’t Understand The Stock Market: Indexes

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People say that this is a shift from growth to value that will continue throughout the year. Investors are selling their high flyers and trying to go somewhere safe. Some tech stocks have dropped 20%+, while…

Is This Humanity?

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I remember the first day of school after moving and being told to get in a line based on who our homeroom teacher was. I honestly can't tell you anything about my teacher, their face, age,…

Supply & Demand

Posted inUnrealities
One of the things that has beaten in to my head when trying to understand economics is "Supply & Demand." It's why scalpers can sell PS5s for a premium and why you can get a copy…

Mindful Meditation

Posted inStreaks
Over 1000 days ago, sometime in September 2018 I started a daily meditation. I have missed two days since then, so my current streak is only a little over 250 days, but it's something I have…

FIRE Drawdown Plan

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Most people don't think about their retirement at all. A smaller portion contributes to a small portion to their 401K and assumes they'll figure it out when they get old enough. But almost no one thinks…

Tinder for Kids

Posted inUnrealities
My brother gave me this idea... He may have presented it a lot more eloquently, but I enjoy this phrasing much more. There's a standard pitching strategy when you have a new startup idea. You compare…

Intermittent Fasting for a Year

Posted inStreaks
I spent most of my childhood enjoying sweets and playing video games. Food helped me through difficult times, including those when I felt bad about being overweight. This scene in Austin Powers really summed things up…

Retirement Update: February 2021

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I will turn 39 in April, and I have been retired for almost 9 months now. All thanks to Top Gun and Office Space. How's Retired Life? That's the question I get most often. I feel…

Am I Really Learning Piano?

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My Mom always wanted me to learn piano. I never saw the joy in it. I had to practice piano for about a year when I was a kid. I stressed over how little I practiced.…