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A friend of mine just bet me that Trump would win the election.  So far, Trump has offended a lot of "interest groups" with campaign remarks.  But, then there is Hillary.  It is going to be close.

 

 

 

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

 

Lighter Links:

• 17 Surprising Interview Questions these CEOs Always Ask. (Inc)
• Should We Be Afraid of AI? (Aeon)
• Don't Read This! (It's Only the Most Valuable Psychology Hack You Can Learn.). (Entrepreneur)
• Liberal Brains are Different from Conservative Brains, with Psychiatrist Gail Saltz. (BigThink)
• Jerry Jones Disinterested in Presidential Run, but “Proud” to See Hillary Clinton Earn Democratic Nomination. (Star-Telegram)

 

Trading Links:

• Delinquency Rates Surge in 2016, Poised to Head Higher. (FinancialSense)
• 4 Blockchain Companies that Could Change Everything from Accounting to Money Transfers. (MarketWatch)
• In the U.S. and Abroad, More Young Adults are Living with Their Parents. (PewResearch)
• Top 100 Economics Blogs of 2016. (Ritholtz)
• How Much Did the Clintons Make from Paid Speeches in 2015? (CNW)

The Universal Hot vs Crazy Matrix - A Man's Guide to Women

Thought this was funny.  Hope you enjoy it too.

Care to guess where my wife fits?

 

 

YouTube.

There is even merchandise ... and a much shorter women's guide to men.

Remembering Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali, considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, died last Friday at 74 years old.

Besides boxing, he was known for his quick wit, sharp tongue, and memorable quotes.  

Here's one of my favorites.

“Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”

― Muhammad Ali

 

Here's another.

  

 via USAToday.

 

Here is a link to some great photos.

There are many videos recounting his life and the times, but I like this video because it shows him doing what made people call him "The Greatest".

 

 

YouTube.

 

Here Are Some Links for Your Weekend Reading

The new GOP Symbol says it all.

 

 

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

 

Lighter Links:

• The Incredible Power of Ignoring Everything. (Washington Post)
• 3 Scientifically Proven Ways to Optimize Your Brain. (Inc)
• Will the Singularity Mean the Death of Religion? (Kernel)
• How One Doctor is Waging War on Bulls**t Science. (Huffington Post)
• If You're Alive in 30 Years, Chances are Good You May Also Be Alive in 1000 Years. (HSK)
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Trading Links:

• Why We Think We’re Better Investors Than We Are. (New York Times)
• These 7 Iconic NYC Properties are Now Owned by the Chinese. (Video)
• China Central Bank to Fed: a Little Help, Please? (Reuters)
• Global IPOs at 7-Year Low. (Insider)
• Dark Days are Here Again on Wall Street-Investment Banking Earnings down 36% YTD, Lowest since Q1 2009. (David StockMan's Contra Corner)

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back - Still Leads to Progress

Here is a photo of the Capitalogix team noting a successful test release.

 

 

When you play a big enough game ... the journey is long ... and it can't just about the final result. 

On a day-to-day basis, it is about sucking less, measuring progress, moving forward ... and remembering to celebrate along the way.

Remember, the tip of the iceberg is only part of the story.

  

The Iceberg Illusion by Sylvia Duckworth, (Flickr CC license).

 

The Iceberg Illusion reminds us that when you see a company killing it - most of the time, all we got to see was the success part at the top, not the struggles and failures it took to get there.

Here's to the focus, learning, resilience, and patience that got us here!

Onwards.

There's No Crying In Trading

As a fund manager, I am always looking for ways to eliminate emotions (like fear and greed).  

But as a father whose son just got married, the equation was different.

One of my son's instructions to the "officiant" was to make me cry.  I made it through the Ceremony; then, I got a chance to say a few words at the Wedding Reception.  Here they are ...

 

 

via YouTube.

The words "I love you" are powerful.  Most people consider it an expression of emotion.  It can also be a promise ...

Here Are Some Links for Your Weekend Reading

Behind the Scenes: How the FBI Solved It's iPhone Problem.

 

 

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

 

Lighter Links:

• Dan Sullivan Defines Unique Ability. (Video)
• Why Creating a To-Do List Is Derailing Your Success. (FastCompany)
• Find Out How Much You’ve Spent on Amazon Since Opening Your Account. (LH)
• This Is Why Women Live Longer Than Men. (Brightside)
• All Politicians Lie. Some Lie More Than Others. Here is a Comparison. (NYT)

 

Trading Links:

• Is the Stock Market Still Rigged? (Time)
• JPMorgan Has New Theory About What Really Caused the Flash Rally. (Bloomberg)
• Wall Street Banks are Using Artificial Intelligence to Monitor Traders. (BizInsider)
• Islam in Europe: Perception and Reality. (Economist)
• Expect More Money Printing. (ValueWalk)

Here Are Some Links for Your Weekend Reading

A reminder ... Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them.

 

Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.

 

Lighter Links:

• Michael Bloomberg Could Make Donald Trump President. (Slate)
• Why People Are Confused About What Experts Really Think. (NYTimes)
• "Memory Hackers" Shows The Future Of Memory Manipulation. (FastCo)
• Malcolm Gladwell: This Is How You Develop True Expertise. (Inc)
• Artificial Intelligence. Computers are being taught to learn, reason and recognize emotions. In these talks, look for insights -- as well as warnings. (TED Playlist)

Trading Links:

• VC Expects that Most Companies Will Eventually Pay an Amazon 'Tax'. (Insider)
• The Hottest A.I. Companies Making Waves Across Industries. (LTP)
• U.S. Budget Deficit Falls to Lowest Level Since August 2008. (WSJ)
• How Soon We Forget: Investors Lost $1.78 Trillion In Year's First Six Weeks. (Time)
• A Financial Road Map For 2016: "The Potential For Chaotic Fluctuations Is Greater Than Ever". (ZeroHedge)

The Boy Who Sees Without Eyes

Innovation comes in many forms. I often challenge my research team to come at the edge-finding process differently. For example, how can you tell what’s happening in the stock market (or in your portfolio) without looking at the market?

As an example, I might ask how we could determine the number of people in a room, without using sight?  To answer, you could: ask; use heat signatures; detect the number of heartbeats, etc.  The point is, there is usually a way if you want it badly enough. 

The story and video below captured my attention … and admiration. 

Hope you enjoy it.

 

Diagnosed with retinal cancer at the age of two, Ben Underwood had his eyes removed at the age of three.

Still, he was able to detect the location of objects by making frequent clicking noises with his tongue. He used it to accomplish such feats as running, playing basketball, riding a bicycle, rollerblading, playing football, and skateboarding.

Check out the video.

 

 

 

Via CBS News.

He died just before his 17th birthday; but his life is still an inspiration.

For more, watch this.

Jimmy Kimmel Ghostwrote a Children's Book for Donald Trump Titled 'Winners Aren't Losers'

Donald Trump has accomplished a lot in his career.  

He built a real estate empire and wrote 12 books -- but, there is something he hasn't done.

 

Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! recently, Trump admitted he wanted to give authoring a kids' book a try, but hadn't yet.  Fortunately, host Jimmy Kimmel revealed he ghostwrote one for the presidential hopeful.

 

Authored and illustrated in the style of a Dr. Seuss book, Winners Aren't Losers tells the story of an inspiring Trump trying to direct children and animals to be winners instead of—you guessed it—losers.

 

 

 

 

Jimmy Kimmel via YouTube.

 

"Winners aren't losers. They're winners—like me! A loser's a loser. Which one will you be?" Kimmel read from the book. "Winners do deals and winners get rich, while sad little losers just sit there and bitch."

 

"This should be a big seller," Trump joked.

 

Here is the full text of the 'book'.