Published in DataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-onlyPresident Biden Has A Strategy to Contain China and Defeat Russia. It’s Brilliant.America has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to exploit Russia’s and China’s mistakes. — Russia and China, America’s two most formidable geopolitical adversaries, have become mired in monumentally complex challenges, largely of their own making. Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has dragged China into the fray. Meanwhile, China’s decision to stake its reputation on a zero COVID strategy is becoming increasingly untenable as the…Society11 min readSociety11 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-onlyThe Great Resignation and “Goblin Mode” Are Signs of Society’s Hastening BreakdownThe disease is serious but it isn’t terminal yet In The Guardian, writer Kari Paul described the novel, and appealing, idea of going full “goblin mode.” If you’ve never heard of it, goblin mode is the polar opposite of seeking self-improvement. It’s about dragging yourself out of the house in…Society7 min readSociety7 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-onlyRussia and China Aren’t the Ultimate Causes of Our Growing Inflation NightmareThe real reason can be found right at home — Inflation is the flavour du jour. The prices of everything, including food, fuel, education, and healthcare, are skyrocketing with no end in sight. Inflation in the USA reached 7.9% in February, the highest level in four decades. Once high inflation rates emerge, people start worrying about inflation’s scarier cousin, stagflation. …Society7 min readSociety7 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-onlyThe Great Resignation: Why Millions Are Now Fed Up of Corporate BullshitStop gaslighting workers into thinking it’s their fault — Some of my old friends recently announced on LinkedIn that they would be joining the Great Resignation. A few contacted me for advice because they knew I’d left the corporate workforce almost 15 years ago. They wanted to know how I’d managed to keep going all this time. They were…Work8 min readWork8 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·PinnedMember-only4 Unusual Side Hustles I Do to Earn an Extra $1,500 a MonthNo cliches like dropshipping or blogging, I promise — Freelancing sometimes feels like cycling between feast and famine. Although I have enough clients to bill regularly to keep the lights on, I still appreciate having side hustles around as an additional income source for savings and investments. I believe in a simple mantra to build wealth. Earn more than…Money6 min readMoney6 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Oct 19Member-onlyHow Getting Rid of Your Old Stuff Helps You Reach Financial FreedomDon’t be trapped by an endless craving for material possessions — Most of us are drowning in stuff. According to my friend Charlie Brown, who writes the excellent simple-living newsletter, Simple and Straightforward, the average household has more than 300,000 items. 300,000! The mind boggles just thinking of such a large number. I didn’t think I had that many things. But…Finance6 min readFinance6 min read
Oct 16Member-onlyWhy Content Mills Are Great for Starting A Writing Career (Despite Their Many Flaws)You need to know when to quit. Here’s how. — I wrote for a content mill for ten years. During that time, I earned enough money from my content mill writing to buy a house. I swear I’m not boasting. I feel it’s essential to establish my credentials when discussing this subject. Content mill writers take a lot of flak…Writing7 min readWriting7 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Oct 4Member-onlyWhy Your Desired Lifestyle Matters More Than Average Living Costs When RelocatingYou won’t be the average person in your new home — I’m going through everything my dad left me when he died three years ago. This has taken much longer than I expected. My dad was a bit of a pack rat. When he died, he left remnants of various addictions throughout his life. …Finance7 min readFinance7 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Sep 28Member-onlyNo, Joe Biden, This Pandemic Isn’t Over. Far From It.We’d all love to return to pre-pandemic life, but it’s too late. — My friend caught Covid for the third time this year. This time, it was different. He’d gotten Covid twice before, once when the Beta strain was still around and then again with the Delta variant. He laughed it off every time he caught Covid. …Health8 min readHealth8 min read
Published in Globetrotters·Sep 20Member-onlyWhy Malaysia’s New Digital Nomad Visa Is Perfect for Southeast Asia LoversDigital nomads can now live for two years in this Southeast Asian country — Malaysia isn’t as well-known as Thailand, Indonesia, or the Philippines as a Southeast Asian digital nomad hub. But the Malaysian government sprang a surprise in mid-September. That’s when it announced it would introduce Malaysia’s first digital nomad visa. This new digital nomad visa could be a game-changer, especially for digital…Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
