I read Amy Chua’s WSJ piece on “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” this morning, and, despite having a Chinese mother (who was nowhere near as aggro as Chua is), I found it to be a fascinating examination of the motivations, results and consequences of a widely stereotyped style of parenting. She had a line that struck […]
My Morning Routine
As a bit of a productivity junkie, I’ve been trying to line up a regular morning routine. I’m not perfect about it yet, but here’s how a typical morning looks for me. 7:30 Wake, check texts, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram – It’s probably not recommended, but it’s a nice way to join the world without having […]
Should you buy a house?
Ryan Holiday’s post on how to buy a house is a must read. If you’re in the market or ever think that you will be, Ryan’s measured analysis of the many factors that play into a successful living decision. He covers the financial, tangible aspects of home ownership as well as what I’d call “happiness factors.” […]
The Warren Buffett Portfolio by Robert Hagstrom (Book Review)
One of my fairly recent passions has been investing. Having a father who worked in finance, I’ve always been somewhat aware of the way that the markets work, but only recently have I gotten a better grasp of many of the core concepts of visionary investors – chief among them Warren Buffett. I’ve had “The […]
My everyday smoothie
As I head back to work after an extended Vegas trip for softball, it’s time to get back in the habits of everyday life. It’s been a few weeks now since I first heard Dr. Rhonda Patrick on the Tim Ferriss show. If you’re not familiar with her, her bio on her website “Found My Fitness” […]
I choose you! How to build an effective resume by destroying the one you already have
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from working regularly with 30+ recruiters (or from changing jobs five times in five years), it’s that building a clear, concise and focused resume is critical. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from reviewing resumes from applicants, friends and relatives, it’s that most people have no idea how to do that. […]
I have no idea what I’m doing, financially. (How to save $100k in five years)
I like money. Not in the Dan Bilzerian, “let’s see how ostentatiously I can spend this on boobs, guns and gambling,” kind of way, but in a different way. Earning, saving and using it wisely is measurable and quantifiable. It’s an easy way of tracking progress and “keeping score” when it comes to informing one’s behavior. This […]
Denying Heritage, League of Legends and Warren Buffett
1. This story, from lawyer/Twitter funny person Priya-Alika Elias on growing up Indian in America, is fantastic. She talks about denying heritage and culture in an effort to fit in. It’s tremendous and I found myself mentally nodding along as she described telling friends that she was a “coconut” (in my case a banana) and the lack of recognizable […]