Welcome to the Digital World
If you want to understand the last 4 decades of technology, consider the following thought experiment. “Ignoring everything connected to...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 30, 2021
- 5 min
How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free by Ernie J. Zelinski (summary and notes)
I think this book is an antidote to the 40 year career. Not so much that it stops you from working from 40 years, although it might do...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 18, 2021
- 2 min
Planning to Exit Your Business
If you're thinking of exiting your business in the next few years, you might want to consider what it will take to get your business...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 5, 2021
- 2 min
August Newsletter
I hope you're having a great summer and enjoy the following recs. Getting the Goalpost to Stop Moving, by Morgan Housel: What I love...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Aug 2, 2021
- 5 min
What Most People Get Wrong About Budgeting
Budgeting is a powerful mental and psychological tool that can greatly improve your quality of life. Unfortunately, done improperly, it...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jul 29, 2021
- 7 min
The Zero Dividend Portfolio
Returns for stocks come in two forms, dividends and price appreciation. Across the S&P 500, the dividend yield currently sits at about...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jul 22, 2021
- 4 min
Dalio's All Weather Portfolio
Ray Dalio popularized the concept of the "All Weather Portfolio," an asset allocation strategy that is diversified enough to perform...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jul 21, 2021
- 4 min
A Better Plan for Charitable Giving
It's well known that giving money to charity is a great way to reduce your taxable income, as well as support charitable organizations....
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
What Makes Costco's business superior to Fred Meyer?
The business begins where the profits (or opportunities for profit) begin. Everything else is just a collection of commodity assets....
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
July Newsletter
Happy Fourth of July! I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the following links. How to Stop Overthinking by Pia Callesen:...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jul 2, 2021
- 10 min
Competition is for Losers
This post is my notes and reflections on Peter Thiel's talk, "Competition is for Losers." I think this is possibly the most impactful...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jun 7, 2021
- 1 min
June Newsletter
I have just two recommendations for you in this month's newsletter. I think what I most enjoy sharing is something that empowers a...
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Nicholas Pihl
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
May Newsletter
Hope you're enjoying the warmer weather, and a return to normal life in the near future. This month, my recommendations are: Clockwork:...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
April Newsletter
This month, I recommend you check out Tim Ferriss's interview with Hugh Jackman. Besides playing Wolverine, Hugh Jackman has had an...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
March Newsletter
The best thing I found this month was this lecture by Clayton Christensen at Google. Christensen is known for his work on why large,...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
February Newsletter
Your book recommendation this month is Never Split the Difference, by Chris Voss. Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator. He shares his...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jan 8, 2021
- 1 min
8 Questions to Ask When Interviewing A Financial Advisor
You are probably here because you are looking for a financial advisor. Like many people, you may not quite know where to start, or even...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
How to Start a Great Year, January Newsletter
Happy New Year! Hopefully you've taken some time to relax, reflect, and rest up over these last couple weeks. If not, I encourage you to...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Dec 4, 2020
- 2 min
December Newsletter
Happy December! I hope that you are doing well, and are making the most of this year and the many opportunities it has provided for...
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Nicholas Pihl
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
November Newsletter
If you're a business owner, I think you'll find this interview with Rahul Vohra really thought-provoking, especially his "product-market...
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