Disclaimer: I comment on our current political drama as it has significant implications for our thinking as long term investors. Significant effort is taken here to not offend anyone’s ideological sensibilities, nor do I wish any ill will to either of our political parties. The hope is for rational, sustainable federal, regional and local policies that strengthen this great American System and grow the pie so that we all prosper. Rising government debt, rising interest rates, tariffs spawning … [Read more...]

In my research on cognitive bias, heuristic and brain fallacies I have been constructing a manual that I hope to eventually publish. Here is a brief except of recent material… Thank the Critic And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good. John Steinbeck The trouble with most of us is that we’d rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. Norman Vincent Peale When someone offers constructive criticism, questions your premise or flat out suggests that you are … [Read more...]