There have been quite a few reports that people who take a semi-glutide become very dissatisfied or depressed when they realize that the drug didn’t change their life - it just made them thinner with the same life.
You should be proud of yourself for not acquiescing to the demands of society or family or whoever to have kids if it wasn’t something you wanted to do. Having optionality is the key (just ask NassimTaleb). You only get one go-round in this life and it is extremely important to live it the way that gives you meaning so that when you’re on your deathbed you’ll feel like you played your hand the best you could. so, as the Aussies say, good on ya!
Taleb’s book did have elements of snark, but it also contained a ton of wisdom. For finances and for life. Especially his idea of a barbell approach to investing. 80-90% safe bets, and 10-20% bets that are riskier and might have a tail. Because a portfolio with any stocks that had tail events is a lousy portfolio.
The only thing we can be certain of is that the world is a very uncertain, unpredictable place. Don’t get fooled by randomness into believing your certainties are facts.
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recognizing opportunities is far more important than being prepared. If ya wait to trip over a four leaf clover you’ll always be unlucky.
Post: Why We Struggle
Link to comment from January 4, 2025
There have been quite a few reports that people who take a semi-glutide become very dissatisfied or depressed when they realize that the drug didn’t change their life - it just made them thinner with the same life.
Post: My Ozempic Nightmare
Link to comment from December 14, 2024
You forgot to mention the effects of a pandemic.
Post: Begin by Quitting
Link to comment from October 12, 2024
You should be proud of yourself for not acquiescing to the demands of society or family or whoever to have kids if it wasn’t something you wanted to do. Having optionality is the key (just ask NassimTaleb). You only get one go-round in this life and it is extremely important to live it the way that gives you meaning so that when you’re on your deathbed you’ll feel like you played your hand the best you could. so, as the Aussies say, good on ya!
Post: Kristine Wonders: Does Not Having Children Change How You Plan For Retirement?
Link to comment from August 17, 2024
Taleb’s book did have elements of snark, but it also contained a ton of wisdom. For finances and for life. Especially his idea of a barbell approach to investing. 80-90% safe bets, and 10-20% bets that are riskier and might have a tail. Because a portfolio with any stocks that had tail events is a lousy portfolio.
Post: The Risks We Miss
Link to comment from July 13, 2024
Great list! And if you need to boil it down to one rule, I vote for #1. It’ll keep a lot if us alive.
Post: Falcone’s Rules
Link to comment from July 6, 2024
You misquoted Tyson. The actual quote is “Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.”
Post: More Than Money
Link to comment from January 3, 2024
The only thing we can be certain of is that the world is a very uncertain, unpredictable place. Don’t get fooled by randomness into believing your certainties are facts.
Post: Don’t Trust Your Gut
Link to comment from December 27, 2023
youre going to make an annuities salesman very happy Jonathan. I hope there’s some Newtonian physics involved and you’re equally happy.
Post: Retirement Roulette
Link to comment from November 25, 2023
If you’re happy with the risks you took, and didn’t take, then I’m happy for you. Survive & flourish.
Post: Retirement Roulette
Link to comment from November 25, 2023