Category Archives: Finance
Optimism
Survey a handful of people you know, economically-aware or not, on their prediction for the stock market tomorrow, one year from now and five years into the future. The answers will play out like this: Tomorrow: “I’m not sure, but, … Continue reading
Delusionally Elevated
For a period of less than two years — 2007 through a slice of 2008 — I dreamed (figuratively, really) of being what Michael Lewis categorized as a big swinging dick. My ride through Wall Street, in the grand scheme of a “career,” was … Continue reading
Concurrent Revenue Streams
“Alex…the fucking income statement! You’re worried about us making money! This other company…their revenue streams came from…everywhere.” I had just gotten off of the phone with the seasoned CEO and founder of a startup I was doing a gig for … Continue reading
Money, Time, Emotion
My neurotic strategy for efficiency is to approach endeavors as a hedge fund would approach a potential investment. I’m not investing others’ capital, but I am investing my own money, time, or emotion. As much as this sounds like a … Continue reading
A Declaration for Capitalism
Part I A bit of conventional wisdom echoed between traditionalists is “don’t do a job for the money.” This dictates that you shouldn’t chase a career for a paycheck that’s a means to short, material boosts of happiness facilitated by … Continue reading