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Greg is a proud husband and father of two young women, all living in Victoria, Australia. He has a long history of playing local cricket (poorly) and being involved in the volunteer effort required to run several cricket clubs. He also heads up the local chapter of Tough Guy Book Club, a great global organisation that aims to get men to read more, talk more and have more friends. Formerly a mechanical engineer working in the industrial sector, he has more recently opted for a slightly slower pace of life, managing automotive and small engine workshops.
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Wow, thanks Andrew for a powerful reflection. I've been incredibly fortunate to have a solid, stable family life. But with the benefit of hindsight, I definitely put more time and effort into my work than I should have.
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Link to comment from May 7, 2026
Mark, thanks for the article. As I was reading this, I kept thinking that taxis and public transport exist already. Yep, they might cost less with future automation, but are they really too costly for you to afford now? Also, I think we need to spare a thought for those who make their living from being professional drivers. History has shown that, from a macro view, new jobs are created to replace old jobs that become redundant. But on a micro scale, many individuals find the transition to a new career very, very difficult. P.S. I was just thinking about the 80% cost reduction. If we assume that a taxi is used by 2 drivers working full time (so the taxi works about 16 hours a day). Google tells me that median taxi driver wage is about $36,000. So total salary costs would be $72,000. For costs to drop by 80% by taking out the drivers, that would mean that all other costs are about $18,000. Depreciation, insurance, fuel, automation system maintenance, remote safety monitoring, maintenance, tyres, repair damage, profit, overhead. All for $18,000. Just doesn't seem right to me.
Post: Ageing and the Open Road
Link to comment from May 2, 2026
Thank you Andrew, wonderfully written. Many of us reading your article will have been winners of the "genetic lottery". You remind us to be aware and grateful for that. And hopefully to be generous to those not as lucky as we are.
Post: One World, One Kind of Work
Link to comment from April 30, 2026
Wonderful article - thank you. I agree 100% with your simple, straightforward approach. You have set out a really good framework for what to do. As I was reading, I was also thinking about the other half of the equation - motivating people to actually do it. And that part seems really hard - I definitely have no good answers!
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Link to comment from April 27, 2026
I agree wholeheartedly. But actually putting this into action can still be difficult. Old habits die hard!
Post: Live a little
Link to comment from April 27, 2026
Thanks Mark. A friend of my wife has seen Project Hail Mary 9 times! I was less enthusiastic about it. Your thoughts?
Post: Live a little
Link to comment from April 25, 2026
Great article, thanks. All of this reminds me why index fund investing is such a good option. Picking winners is well beyond my humble capabilities.
Post: Driving Prices
Link to comment from April 25, 2026
Dan, this is a wonderful, honest and heartfelt article. It's a shame we live on different continents, it would be great to catch up for a beer (I'm sure you know where we could get one!).
Post: Around the Obstacles
Link to comment from April 25, 2026
Thanks Logan - agreed. I recently saw a YouTube video with a title something like "20 things that are not worth your money". It followed all the usual stuff of store bought coffee, streaming subscriptions etc. To my mind, the video could have been titled "20 ways to deprive your life of any joy". We all need to be prudent with money, but spending it wisely and in a way that brings some benefit and joy, is what it's all about.
Post: Driving a Bargain
Link to comment from April 21, 2026
Thanks Andrew. I feel that having a global and historical perspective really helps to reminds us of our own good fortune.
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Link to comment from April 16, 2026