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The psychological concept of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs teaches us that at the base of the pyramid, our most basic needs—food, water, shelter—must be met before we can focus on anything else. When you're living check to check, when you're in survival mode, your mental and emotional energy is consumed by just meeting those needs.... Continue Reading →
Something I’ve noticed in the last couple of years is how people are confusing their political views and personal beliefs with the success of publicly traded companies. This is severely misguided. While they’re focused on boycotting Disney for catering to an inclusive fan base or claiming Nike is doomed because of its social stances, they... Continue Reading →
John Maynard Keynes once said:"It is not a case of choosing those [faces] that, to the best of one's judgment, are really the prettiest, nor even those that average opinion genuinely thinks the prettiest. We have reached the third degree where we devote our intelligences to anticipating what average opinion expects the average opinion to... Continue Reading →
When I first started learning about investing, I thought the experts—Buffett, Munger, all those big names—were running complicated calculations, predicting market movements, and using fancy formulas like Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) to make their decisions. It turns out, I had it all wrong. Value Investors Don’t Predict the Market I’ve been reading about Charlie Munger... Continue Reading →
Mary Fox 1960-2025 The night of her passing, the actual night I found out, I had a dream of her. Reassuring me that she was at peace, that she went peacefully at home. Weeks prior, I had worried about her death, wondering how she would feel at the end. I remember her telling me she... Continue Reading →
There’s no room for grief while in college, I’ve come to find. Assignments are still due, group projects seem endless, and life outside school continues to tick away with its demands. This morning, I woke up to find my over-the-door mirror shattered on the floor. Thankfully, it was still intact enough to be safely disposed... Continue Reading →
I am doing a group project for my Psychology 209 class, Fundamentals of Research, and one thing this experience has taught me so far is that working with group members isn’t just about getting things done but being willing to get things done in ways outside your own. This can be a frustrating experience for... Continue Reading →
I got the email today. For privacy reasons, I’ve erased personal information from the acceptance letter, but I still want to share this milestone. It’s bittersweet that it arrived today, just after the recent passing of my former advisor and dear friend, who was with me on this journey from the very beginning. The path... Continue Reading →
I made a carrot, potato, celery, green onion, yellow onion, and garlic soup with a tablespoon of butter, Italian seasonings, spices, and a couple of bay leaves for dinner tonight after spending the day at the library going over Anki cards for my Fundamentals of Research exam in Psychology. I completed 302 cards in 1.02... Continue Reading →
When I walk outside, I often find myself picking up pennies. Many people overlook them, but I’ve come to realize the value of a penny. It’s a lost art to appreciate something that seems insignificant in the moment. But the truth is, these small steps add up to significant achievements over time. Small Investments Lead... Continue Reading →
