Sunday, November 03, 2024
Sunday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Once again Daylight Savings robs us of an hour as we "fall back" and change our clocks for no good reason whatsoever. It now gets darker earlier and I hate it. When we "Spring forward" and get that hour back we should just leave it there and ditch Daylight Savings once and for all.
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Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!
Saturday, November 02, 2024
Some Memes You Mat Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest,
- Fake Donald Trump statement on the murder of Peanut. What will the cat ladies say about this?
- Never identified more with Grandpa Simpson.
- Be honest.
Saturday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Schedule a little off today as the Internet was out. Thank goodness it's back in time for Saturday college football games. Enjoy - I know I plan to.
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Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!
Friday, November 01, 2024
Habits
I whole heartly endorse the James Clear book Atomic Habits. Instinctually I knew it was best to develop good habits and shed bad ones. On of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from a friend in high school who said that if you did something for 21 days straight it became a habit. I still believe that's true.
A few years ago I did a little experiment where I took some of my worse habits and gave each up for a month. I went without alcohol, then playing Keno, then smoking pot. then caffeine, and finally porn, I was successful in giving each up for the month except porn (which I'm not sure says more about me or men in general). I did find that my use of all these were greatly reduced and many eliminated completely for long stretches.
As far as cable TV, newspapers, or network news - I gave them up decades ago and don't miss them in the least. If any of these are one of your "crutches" - try giving them up for a month. You may find you do better without them.
Linky Links
Stuff i found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Is there an extinction level event coming for the Deep State?
- Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo referred for criminal complaint. Lying to Congress under oath is a crime.
- Are they scrubbing the Internet right now? Scary thought! Another reason to keep things stored locally with backups.
Some Memes You May Enjoy
Many a truth is said in jest.
- Either you get it or you don't
- Some leftover Halloween humor
Friday Flotsam and Jetsam
Have a new miscellaneous thoughts and observations post up on Substack.
Want to normalize both the words "stupid" and "fat." People should strive to be neither stupid nor fat. Adhere to the Buffett/Munger admonishing "first don't be stupid" in every thing you do. And get more exercise or eat properly if you feel "fat." There should be no stigma in using either word.
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Quotes for Today
Some quotes I hope may resonate with you.
Have a new Quotes for Today up on my Substack. As I've mentioned doing this as a way to thank those who have Subscribed. If you are a Subscriber - you should have received an email. Thanks!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Poor Charlie's Almanac
Charlie's basic guidelines were Preparation, Objectivity, Discipline, Patience, and Decisiveness. Some of these may seem at odds but Munger does a great job detailing why each is important. But over all was the to live in the present moment. Some other items seem so well known with Charlie and Warren Buffett always speaking about them like staying within a well defined circle of competence. Here's some more items to consider:
- "Remember that reputation and integrity are your most valuable assets - and can be lost in a heartbeat"
- "Guard against the effects of hubris and boredom."
- "Don't overlook the obvious by drowning in minutia."
- "Face your big troubles, don't sweep them under the rug."
"While poor outcomes are excusable in the Munger-Buffett world - given some outcomes are outside of their control - sloppy preparation and decision-making are never excusable because they are controllable."
"Well, the first rule is that you've got to have multiple [mental] models - because if you have just one or two that you're using, the nature of human psychology is such that you'll torture reality so that it fits your models, or at least you'll think it does."
"And models have to come from multiple disciplines - because all the wisdom of the world is not to be found in one little academic department."
"If you don't get this elementary, but mildly unnatural, mathematics of elementary probability into your repertoire, then you go through a long life like a one legged man in an ass kicking contest. You're giving a huge advantage to everyone else."
"Which models are the most reliable? Well, obviously, the models that come from hard science and engineering are the most reliable models on this earth."
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