Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we’ve read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Here are the books mentioned or discussed: Travis: Your Money Or Your Life by Vicki Robin Andrew: Healer by F. Paul Wilson Paul: Please Understand Me by David Keirsey and…
Taking a Risk on Shopify
Lately, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to Shopify (SHOP), a company I scored late last year. At the time it was an Enterprise level holding in the Freedom Portfolio. That was before the stock price went absolutely bonkers in 2019.
What We Once Were … What We Might Have Been
I recently turned 38. That isn’t particularly remarkable in itself, but for some reason this number and the approach to it, have left me having more of a midlife crisis than I would ever have thought possible for myself. Now, this is still far from a “Homer Simpson-style” midlife panic, but it has led to some serious introspection. And given that I am already prone to serious introspection on the…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 11 – Our Most Impactful Books (3 of 5)
Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we’ve read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Here are the books mentioned and discussed: Travis: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol Andrew: The Misenchanted Sword by Lawrence Watt-Evans Paul: Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Investing for Newbs – Part 1: Why Investing?
One of my hopes when I created Paul vs The Market was that I could use it as a teaching tool. This article is part of that goal. My intention is to write a three part series where I do my best to explain the basics of investing in the stock market and why I think it’s so important.
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 10 – Our Most Impactful Books (2 of 5)
Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we’ve read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Note: These episodes were recorded a few months ago, and as a result, the sound quality has a few issues. Apologies in advance. Spoiler Alert: Here are the books mentioned…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 9 – Our Most Impactful Books (1 of 5)
Our next series of podcast episodes is in the books! Join us over the next 5 weeks as we discuss the books that we’ve read which have had the biggest impact on our lives and how they have affected us. Note: These episodes were recorded a few months ago, and as a result, the sound quality has a few issues. Apologies in advance. Spoiler Alert: Here are the books mentioned…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 8 – Your Money or Your Life (3 of 3)
April was financial literacy month. A few weeks ago, the Rampant Discourse crew kicked off a three part series on financial literacy in general and the book Your Money or Your Life specifically. This is the third and final segment. Below are some links to books / websites / quizzes that were referenced in the podcasts. Your Money or Your Life Anna Maria Lusardi 3 Question Financial Literacy Quiz PaulvstheMarket…
Mindfulness for Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The theme for 2019 builds on the 4Mind4Body theme from 2018, and includes an emphasis on spirituality and religion. One of the previous themes was “Live Your Life Well” which encouraged people to take responsibility for the prevention of mental health issues and informed the public that many mental health problems can be avoided by making positive lifestyle choices in the ways we act…
The Rampant Discourse Podcast: Episode 7 – Your Money or Your Life (2 of 3)
April was financial literacy month. Two weeks ago, the Rampant Discourse crew kicked off a three part series on financial literacy in general and the book Your Money or Your Life specifically. This is part two. Below are some links to books / websites / quizzes that are referenced in the podcast. Your Money or Your Life Anna Maria Lusardi 3 Question Financial Literacy Quiz PaulvstheMarket We hope you enjoy…