Just got back from a quick trip to New York City. While there, I got interviewed at the Market Technicians Association annual meeting.
For what it is worth, the prevailing sentiment there was quite bullish (though most were expecting a pull-back, or correction, soon).
On a side note, I took advantage of the proximity to the Carnegie Deli.
I only ate half, but didn't want to waste any ... so I had it wrapped, and took it home.
Long story short, even if it doesn't smell bad, you shouldn't eat corned beef that was left unrefrigerated for more than a day.
I lost seven pounds yesterday!
I'd be an idiot savant if I were good at something enough to be a savant.
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
Here is jigsaw graphic that shows the size of Africa relative to other countries.
via Kai Krause.
This video from the second season of "West Wing" presents other misleading map distortions.
Interesting stuff ... Click here for more.
We just passed the five-year anniversary of economic stimulus.
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
As the Olympics ended, I saw something that caught my eye ... and speaks to a wider audience.
It was an interview with astronaut, Chris Hadfield. In it, he talks about life, the universe, and what’s really out there.
One of the noteworthy points is not to focus solely on the finish line.
If you view crossing the finish line as the measure of your life, you’re setting yourself up for a personal disaster.
There are very very very few people who win gold at the Olympics. And if you say, ‘if I don’t win gold then I’m a failure or I’ve let somebody down or something,’ ... What if you win a silver? What if you win a bronze? What if you come fourth? What if your binding comes apart? … What if all of those millions of things that happen in life happen?
Only a few people that go there are going to win gold. And it’s the same, in some degree, I think in commanding a spaceship or doing a spacewalk. It is a very rare, singular moment-in-time event in the continuum of life.
And you need to honor the highs and the peaks in the moments — you need to prepare your life for them — but recognize the fact that the preparation for those moments is your life and, in fact, that’s the richness of your life.
The challenge that we set for each other, and the way that we shape ourselves to rise to that challenge, is life.
Here is the video.
Focusing on the finish line can be tough, even if you win.
Let's say you set a big goal (for example: winning a gold medal, playing in the Super Bowl, IPOing your company, making a billion dollars, etc.). Achieving a goal like that is often anti-climactic. Why, because what's next? Was that the high point ... and everything else is down-hill from there?"
Instead, focus on the process, the growth, and what it makes possible. That is where you will likely find the energy and motivation to find more ways to win and a bigger future.
What do you think?
If you want more Chris Hadfield, here is something.
Seattle fans made the ground shake during a Seahawks football game, something they are calling the BeastQuake.
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
Happy New Year!
As you start to plan your year, and all the little things you have to do, take a moment to put things in perspective.
Click through the award-winning data visualization called "Here Is Today".
It lets you compare a day to a week, a year, the history of the earth ... or even the universe.
It is quick and fun (if you are into that sort of thing). Try it.
Here Are Some Links to Start Your Week
Trading pros may not think things are different. However, the public is reacting to suggestions that Wall Streets may be rigged against them.
In this cartoon, Darkow draws the Carnival Midway Game of Wall Street, "Spill the Milk" ... which disguises the super-fast high-frequency stock trading center for insiders only.
The Carny beckons to the 'Little Guy': "Step right up, friend... It's a game of skill. Trust Me!".
This kind of public sentiment often triggers regulatory scrutiny ... which, in turn, triggers new games of 'skill'.
Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting.
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