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Rediscovering an Old College Paper While I was cleaning up disk space on my laptop for the latest Windows 11 update, I found this old paper I wrote during my first attempt at college back in 2014. Man, how time flies and paper writing skills improve when you are actively working on them. CMST 101:... Continue Reading →
Introduction: The Wisdom of Charlie Munger and Ben Graham’s Cigar Butt Strategy I was reading a library book on the bus on the ride home after picking up my teen some breakfast cereal and gaming snacks, and I came across this wisdom from Charlie Munger on Ben Graham and cigar butts. It really got me... Continue Reading →
Life gets complicated fast—too many choices, too many decisions, and too many distractions pulling us in different directions. Lately, I’ve been making a conscious effort to simplify, not just in terms of material clutter, but in my daily routines and habits. One area that’s made a big difference? Where I shop for groceries. The Trap... Continue Reading →
As I was getting my laundry ready today, I came across a stock headline about Kenvue, the spinoff from Johnson & Johnson. A financial analyst dropped their price target to $26 per share, and it got me thinking—this is exactly why fundamentals should be the focus for any value investor. At the end of the... Continue Reading →
During the height of the pandemic, when the world seemed to stand still, I found myself in a moment of reflection and action. Everything was uncertain, and I had no idea what was coming next, but I knew one thing: I needed a plan. So, I created a framework to keep my household running smoothly... Continue Reading →
This was originally written for my Lifespan Psychology class at Tacoma Community College for Fall Quarter 2024, and figured I'd share it here. The Role of Gender in Workplace Advancement I am choosing to write about women and gender in the workplace and how gender has played a role in the progress of women advancing... Continue Reading →
Following Instincts in an Uncertain Time Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of ownership—especially now, in 2025, when the current administration seems determined to limit or take away individual rights. There’s this instinct in me, almost primitive, that’s pushing me to go on the offensive in every aspect of my life. It’s... Continue Reading →
The other week, I had a class discussion due, and it was about understanding Framing in Psychology. We were tasked with choosing an ad or an example of framing, and I came across a classmate's response about Coca-Cola. Being an investor in Coca-Cola, I found it interesting and wanted to share some insights from this... Continue Reading →
Investing doesn’t need to be complicated. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that some of the best investors—like Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Ben Graham—embrace a straightforward, almost old-school approach to evaluating businesses. They focus on quantitative and qualitative factors that anyone can understand, without getting bogged down in intricate financial models or projections... Continue Reading →
Investing Isn’t Just Numbers—It’s a Mental Game I’ve never actually come close to selling my investments, but I’d be lying if I said the thought never crossed my mind. There have been moments—especially during the election year and the current administration —where I’ve sat there thinking, Should I even have my money in the market... Continue Reading →
