How to overcome the second law of thermodynamics in investing and living. In this episode you'll learn: Why disorder and chaos is more common than order. How investing with index funds and ETFs helps combat disorder. Why poverty is more common than wealth. Why we must act to combine the utilitarian with the beautiful. Show Notes The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Steven Pinker - Edge Neanderthals Were People Too - Jon Mooallem - New York Times Just 8 Men Own … [Read more...]
135: Embrace the Messiness
Why we need to control the chaos while embracing messiness in living and investing. Photo by Lukas Neasi In this episode you'll learn: Why specific targets for improvement can lead to unintended consequences. Which is more productive: an orderly or messy desk. Why we need to embrace messiness both in investing and living. How to find the balance between controlling chaos and benefiting from randomness. Show Notes Messy: The Power of Disorder To Transform Our Lives - … [Read more...]