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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:...

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 2, 202110 min read
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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Jun 7, 20211 min read
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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:...

Nicholas Pihl
May 7, 20212 min read
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April Newsletter
This month, I recommend you check out Tim Ferriss's interview with Hugh Jackman. Besides playing Wolverine, Hugh Jackman has had an...

Nicholas Pihl
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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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,...

Nicholas Pihl
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Apr 2, 20211 min read
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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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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...

Nicholas Pihl
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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October Newsletter
I have just two recommendations for you this month, but they're quality. At this point in your life, you probably have seen some evidence...

Nicholas Pihl
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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September Newsletter
This month's recommendations are a bit lighter, suitable for enjoying on a walk or road trip while you savor the final days of summer. In...

Nicholas Pihl
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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August Newsletter from Pihl FP
Why We Sleep, How to Speak, and Cracking the Vitality Code I'm writing this post because this month I have three things that I'm really...

Nicholas Pihl
Aug 5, 20202 min read
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8 Things You Need In Your Financial Plan
1. Net Worth Statement/Personal Balance Sheet a) Current assets b) Long term assets c) Debt 2. Cash Flow Summary a) Inflows b) Savings c)...

Nicholas Pihl
Jun 15, 20201 min read
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Takeaways from Berkshire Hathaway's 2020 Meeting
[Disclosure: Nicholas and several of his clients own shares of Berkshire Hathaway]. Due to the $130B of cash on Berkshire Hathaway’s...

Nicholas Pihl
May 14, 20204 min read
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