Karl-Mikael Syding's Blog, page 22

Death of jobs: leverage and accelerated automation

Topic: high leverage and faster pace of automation make it exponentially more difficult to re-train enough people for new jobs Solution: Buy Google and gold (many more companies in my newsletter) Length: very short (a few minutes’ read) Executive summary: … Continue reading →

The 25 fountainheads of wisdom and 21 pillars of wealth

Executive Summary: My preferred sources of weekly information flow, I use to take care of my 21 principal asset pillars; and some pointers on how to set up your own. NB: if you are a day trader, none of this is … Continue reading →

The 25 fountainheads of wisdom and 21 pillars of wealth E...

The 25 fountainheads of wisdom and 21 pillars of wealth Executive Summary: My preferred sources of weekly information flow, I use to take care of my 21 principal asset pillars; and some pointers on how to set up your own. NB: … Continue reading →

Brexit: an infographic

I’d just thought I’d feature this Brexit article, for a critical review of what Brexit might mean. Please compare to my own personal views posted here and here (and here).

Keystone habits: How to live like Benjamin Button

Executive summary: How a few strategic keystone habits almost effortlessly can change your life for the better Case in point, n=1: How I am the best version of me, approaching 50 years (kind of), thanks to regular dog walks and gym … Continue reading →

Everything is awesome

Theme: Peak everything. Stop living in denial and enjoy it. The best music is yet to come. Executive summary: I’m not talking about an imminent stock market crash*. This article deals with the constant advances of human culture, arts and science. We … Continue reading →

3 ways of letting them win (the battle, not the war)

Executive summary: look smart by letting them win Length: very short Topic: A few simple tips for handling arguments, and winning friends and influencing people, at, e.g., parties. How?: Simply let them win whatever discussion or argument you’re having. They … Continue reading →

Never fight nature (the markets or yourself)

Summary: Don’t fight the markets or your nature Length: short The only right way is your way Yesterday, during one of my long dog walks, I met a 78 year old doctor who apparently was still happily working, and later … Continue reading →

How to find your purpose

Summary: Ecstatic and Erratic. Thoughts on the self, happiness and finding your own guiding principles. Length: Short Exclamation: Fuck “wrap it up at 50”; start it up! Why you should always start living, never wind things down, unless forced to. … Continue reading →

How to trade like a retarded hedge fund manager

TRADER V RTEADR V RETARD Theme: One way of investing (portfolio composition, and averaging in and out of long term holdings)  Length: Not very long Have you noticed that “trader” and “retard” are anagrams? It’s not a coincidence I’m a … Continue reading →