Faris Yakob wrote an article titled How strategy turns uncertainty into risk. Continue reading “Faris Yakob on risk, uncertainty, and strategy”
The Doorman Fallacy
Rory Sutherland wrote about ‘doorman fallacy’ on page 126 of Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life. Continue reading “The Doorman Fallacy”
Enterprise Value: Is EV/EBITDA a better ratio than P/E?
An interesting Twitter thread on financial ratios. Continue reading “Enterprise Value: Is EV/EBITDA a better ratio than P/E?”
Do not remove a fence until you know why it was put up in the first place
Shane Parrish wrote an article for Farnam Street titled Chesterton’s Fence: A Lesson in Second Order Thinking Continue reading “Do not remove a fence until you know why it was put up in the first place”
Improv skills for leadership
Elizabeth Doty wrote an article for Strategy + Business titled Using Improv to Transform How You Lead. Continue reading “Improv skills for leadership”
It’s not Brand Purpose. It’s Corporate Social Responsibility.
Carl Panteny wrote a blog post titled ‘Brand Purpose’ needs to be banned.
« It’s not a branding exercise. It’s engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). » Continue reading “It’s not Brand Purpose. It’s Corporate Social Responsibility.”
Is the global financial system fragile, resilient, or antifragile?
Peter Neuwirth wrote a blog post titled Fragility, Antifragility, and Financial Forest Fires in two parts (part 1, Part 2). Peter Neuwirth is the author of What’s Your Future Worth? which describes the basic principles behind the actuarial perspective. Continue reading “Is the global financial system fragile, resilient, or antifragile?”
contraction vs recession
Ken Fisher wrote an optimistic blog post titled My take on the coronavirus, the economy, and the stock market. Continue reading “contraction vs recession”
5 Answers for the Scared Voices in your Head
Dr. Daniel Crosby, a psychologist specializing in behavioral finance, wrote an article titled 5 answers for the scared voices in your head. Continue reading “5 Answers for the Scared Voices in your Head”
How investors can stay rational in irrational times
David Lewis, Kelly Peters, and Dan Ariely wrote an article for The Globe and Mail titled How investors can stay rational in irrational times. Continue reading “How investors can stay rational in irrational times”