Itching For A Fight
The two boys wouldn’t stop taunting me.
The teacher, fresh out of college, noticed – but did nothing. Others soon joined in.
And so, I did the only sensible thing that…
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All The Money In The World
The call was intriguing, though not entirely unexpected.
On the other end of the line, a well-regarded…
What I Wish I Knew In My 20s
My twenties were arguably the best decade of my life.
As most young people tend to be, I was full of energy, optimism, and ambition.
But something was missing.
The First Million Is The Easy Bit
Let’s start today’s post with a little thought experiment.
To do that, I want you to meet Ryan.
Ryan is about to turn 40 years old and…
Finding Your Champion
And then, there were four.
Four investment bankers, all up for a promotion to the next level. Not quite the coveted managing director title yet, but nonetheless a big step
Show Me The Money (Lessons From Bonus Time)
Over the past few weeks, a strangely coordinated affair played out across investment banks around the world. At the surface, it manifested itself in short, ten-minute conversations – all revolving around a single number. A number that is, at least theoretically, supposed to reflect a full year of work. Peel the onion back a little …
Five Reasons To Look For A New Job This Year
A couple of years ago, one of my best friends was let go from his job. He had spent the previous 14 years climbing the ranks of a large corporate, ultimately landing a senior, well-remunerated position. Unfortunately, the organization he worked for employed an up-or-out approach. One can only walk the tightrope for so long. …
Your Most Important Investment
Bonds or equities? US or international? Large cap or small cap? What about value? Gold, commodities, crypto, individual stocks, sectors and subsectors, investing styles – the personal finance community is bursting at the seams with discussions on where to put your money. And yet, over the past year, I have literally seen zero discussion on …
