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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 →
As January comes to an end, I find myself still reaching for comfort soups overflowing with vegetables. Potatoes, carrots, yellow onions, garlic, green onions, cabbage, celery, unsalted beef broth, a tablespoon of butter, herbs, and spices have been my constant source of comfort this month. It’s hitting me that I’m living a life I once... Continue Reading →
As you know, I have lost someone dear to me very recently. Sometimes, it’s really hard for me to reconcile how life turns out. Like, why does someone who has dedicated more than 25 years to making this world a better place and fought for inequalities to be righted have their life cut short, while... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 