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 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 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 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 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 read
Published in Globetrotters·1 day agoMember-only3 Mindset Shifts You Need to Make to Live in a Developing CountryDiscard the mental baggage you bring with you — Many digital nomads and expats abandon their remote life dreams after they fail to meet their expectations. It’s not all their fault. They were sold a slew of half-truths and outright lies before leaving their home countries. They were told that moving to a developing country would stretch the value…Travel7 min read
Published in Globetrotters·6 days agoMember-onlyThese Are The Top 3 Complaints of Foreigners Living in ThailandAccording to seasoned expats, these are the challenges of living in the Land of Smiles. — Until Covid hit, Thailand was a magnet for millions of international tourists. Thailand will likely regain its position as a tourist destination when Covid fades from memory. After all, Thailand's tourism took a hit from SARS and several political and financial crises but always came back stronger. The attraction to…Travel7 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Jul 27Member-onlyHow to Stop Your Poor Mental State from Wrecking Your Financial PlansMistakes are inevitable. But you can prevent them from crippling your finances. — When writing about personal finance, financial writers must walk a fine line. We don’t want to draw too much attention to the challenges of personal finance because we want to encourage people to take steps to improve their financial situation. But we also risk oversimplification and making it appear that…Money7 min read
Published in Making of a Millionaire·Jul 22Member-onlyWant to Be an Expat in a Developing Country? You’ll Face These Severe ProblemsYes, the living costs are lower. But the acclimatisation phase can be brutal. — Moving to a developing country sounds like a cheat code to reduce your living costs. For instance, leave San Francisco, where the average rent is $3,000 a month, and move to Bali, Chiang Mai, or Penang, where you can get a house for $1,000 per month. That’s $2,000 savings a…Travel10 min read
Jul 19Member-onlyMost Digital Nomads Face These 4 Challenges. Here’s How You Solve Them.Being a digital nomad isn’t always fun and games — The digital nomad or expat life is popular right now. Understandably so. After years of unpredictable lockdown and reopening cycles due to the ongoing pandemic, the increasing trend towards work-from-anywhere, and now unsustainable inflation rates, it’s not hard to see why some are looking for a new place where they…Travel8 min read
