He always spent more on food, gadgets, and travel than I ever did, even when he earned less.
My buddy started his career a couple of years later than I did.
I was fortunate enough to get employed 3 months after graduation, but he struggled. His bachelor’s degree was in Forestry. And despite achieving stellar grades, it didn’t make him any more employable.
After a year and a…
I wasn’t sure if he was joking or not
I nearly choked on my falafel.
We were sitting in a Leon — a fast-food chain where a full meal would cost around £10. The place was pretty much empty when we arrived. There were a handful of other diners in a place that could have seated maybe 70.
It…
The market for preloved, second-hand, and otherwise used/underused items is an interesting one. It seems to offer something for everyone involved.
There are few occasions where people are happy to sell at a loss.
The second-hand market offers an interesting value proposition. So much so that every year there seems to be a new platform looking to help people sell the crap…I mean the things they accumulated and don’t want anymore.
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He always dreamed of living in Asia. But it took him years to finally make it happen.
Ever since I met my buddy back in college, he made it abundantly clear that he wanted to work in Asia. It was his dream to live in that part of the world. …
Sure, have a life of your own but don’t feel bad for living through others. Sometimes, it’s the best thing you can do.
Living your life through other people has a bad rep.
It’s a problem when you only live through others.
So if you’re relatively happy with your life and you’re going after what you want personally, there is frankly a lot of upside in finding people to live through.
And it…
With patience and a little effort, you will eventually be part of a very powerful network.
The ability to network is often touted as a superpower.
But it really isn’t.
Unless you’re playing an extremely short-term game and want an immediate payoff, there are no superpowers involved. You can easily build and maintain a powerful professional network over time without overextending and asking too much of…
The hilariously sad tale of a man that just wants to find love
I thought he was joking.
But after the eighth or ninth complaint, I started taking him more seriously. We even got several second opinions just to make sure it was a thing.
I thought it was weird when he would ask me to take and retake photos of him every…
Even though he was an equity research analyst for many years
When the pandemic struck, and markets started selling off, I asked my friend what he was going to do. I wanted to know what he was going to do with his existing portfolio and what opportunities he sees going forward.
I expected him to point out some thematic investment ideas…
Routines have a habit of being broken
Circumstances change.
Last year, like many others, I adopted some new self-care rituals to help myself relax and unwind. I found a new love of reading in the bath. During the winter, this is utter bliss. I would end up feeling relaxed, calm, and content with life. …
These are some of the self-imposed hurdles of an idealized side hustle
The term side hustle means something different to everybody.
While some people start side hustling to generate a little extra income. Others see it as a way to change their lives completely — it’s an opportunity to redirect a lost career or redefine their identity.
So it’s important to note…
