Category Archives: Miscellaneous Thoughts
Discount Gas, Lines & Valuing Ourselves
Last week my wife and I pulled into Costco and were amazed at the line [...]
Unintentional Deception
Trust is perhaps the most important quality for any enduring relationship. Whether that relationship is [...]
Is There Anywhere to Hide?
For decades the stock and bond market have both performed exceptionally well…often at the same [...]
No Thanks Uber, I’ll Take a Taxi
There has been a lot of news about Lyft and Uber trying to persuade drivers [...]
Walking the Talk – The Psychological Importance of Consistency
In business, we often make strong claims about who we are, why someone would want [...]
My Ride Along with the St Paul Police
The other week I fulfilled a boyhood dream of riding along with a police officer. [...]
Beware When Complacency Abounds
The “Coronacrash” is history. The crisis, subsequent fiscal and monetary policy stimulus and vaccines have [...]
Deceptive Ads – Part 2
Last week I wrote about an ad I encountered on Facebook about a trading program [...]
The Lure of Envy
The color green is attributed to many positive things in life. Green is often used [...]
It Could Have Been Worse
Many people love surprises. A surprise party. A surprise gift. A surprise visitor at the [...]