Words to Start the Week (Nov. 11, 2024)

Nuggets from past notes

Nov 11, 2024

A group portrait of world leaders from diverse cultures and historical eras, gathered at a symbolic round table or forum. Each leader has distinct features and attire reflecting their cultural background and time period. Replace the background notes with images of historical artifacts, maps, or scientific formulas, giving a sense of intellectual depth. The table in front of the leaders has notes, books, and writing materials, adding to the scholarly and thoughtful atmosphere. The lighting remains soft and warm, creating a timeless and wise ambiance for the setting.

“Becoming original is not the easiest path in the pursuit of happiness, but it leaves us perfectly poised for the happiness of pursuit”

- Brian Little

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it difficult to plan the day”

- EB White

“All progress has resulted from people who took unpopular positions”

- Adlai Stevenson

“The one who eats from the table of elders has become one of them”

- Old proverb

“I do not like that man, therefore, I shall get to know him better”

- Abraham Lincoln

An insightful message from Alok Sama, former CFO of Softbank and author of The Money Trap. The lesson is clear: Even the smartest investors can get caught up in euphoria during boom times.

The Solo Capitalist

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