How to minimize human misery in recessions or the macroeconomic implications to hedonic adaptation
May 16, 2011 · 4 min read
As I was reading The Upside of Irrationality, Dan Ariely’s sequel to the brilliant Predictably Irrational, I … Continue reading “How to minimize human misery in recessions or the macroeconomic implications to hedonic adaptation”
Augustus: The Life of Rome’s First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is enriching
May 7, 2011 · < 1 min read
As a self-styled Roman history buff who has always considered Augustus to be my role model because he … Continue reading “Augustus: The Life of Rome’s First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is enriching”
The Metropolis Case is beautifully written and shockingly compelling
May 6, 2011 · < 1 min read
I am a bit at a loss for words when it comes to describing my liking of The … Continue reading “The Metropolis Case is beautifully written and shockingly compelling”
Fast Five is surprisingly good!
May 4, 2011 · < 1 min read
This might yet again be an illustration of the power of low expectations. I was not impressed by … Continue reading “Fast Five is surprisingly good!”
Globalization is more fragile and less entrenched than you think!
April 29, 2011 · < 1 min read
I was shocked that the statistics I came across in a recent article in The Economist which presented … Continue reading “Globalization is more fragile and less entrenched than you think!”
Warning: Be prepared for self-indulgent narcissism over the next few days :)
April 14, 2011 · < 1 min read
You might argue that coming from me it might not be much of a change from the usual, … Continue reading “Warning: Be prepared for self-indulgent narcissism over the next few days :)”
The Ricther Scales should update “Here Comes Another Bubble”
April 11, 2011 · 2 min read
I posted the video when it first came out in 2007 and watched it again this morning and … Continue reading “The Ricther Scales should update “Here Comes Another Bubble””
The Sleepless Elite
April 9, 2011 · < 1 min read
There was a great article in this week’s Wall Street Journal on the 1 to 3 percent of … Continue reading “The Sleepless Elite”
How to buy respectability :)
March 25, 2011 · < 1 min read
If you share my quirky sense of humor, you will love this article from the Economist on how … Continue reading “How to buy respectability :)”
A SuperAngel’s Investment Guide
February 11, 2011 · 12 min read
In recent years I came to realize how much I truly love angel investing: I get to meet … Continue reading “A SuperAngel’s Investment Guide”
Fantastic and brutally honest memo by Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia
February 9, 2011 · 5 min read
It has been clear to outsiders for a while that not all is well in the house of … Continue reading “Fantastic and brutally honest memo by Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia”
The 4-Hour Workweek is shockingly good and may change your life forever!
February 3, 2011 · 4 min read
I had heard great things about The 4-Hour Workweek and actually met its author, Tim Ferriss, a few … Continue reading “The 4-Hour Workweek is shockingly good and may change your life forever!”
There are fewer millionaires than you might think!
January 27, 2011 · < 1 min read
If you live in a city like New York with everyone is seemingly richer than you, you imagine … Continue reading “There are fewer millionaires than you might think!”
Current Reading List
January 26, 2011 · < 1 min read
Non-Fiction: Why the West Rules–for Now by Ian Morris The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil … Continue reading “Current Reading List”
The Sherlockian is worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
January 26, 2011 · < 1 min read
I was in the market for a good thriller or detective story when I came across a glowing … Continue reading “The Sherlockian is worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle”
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