As we approach the end of the year, many would introspect on their personal growth, performance, or start making new plans. I found some intriguing questions on Morgan Housel’s blog that made me think a lot. These questions care our daily lives and decisions, not just money or work.
Here are a few questions from the blog:
How do I know if I’m being patient (a skill) or stubborn (a flaw)?
What do I think is true but is actually just good marketing?
What is a problem that I think only applies to other countries/industries/careers that will eventually hit me?
Which of my current views would I disagree with if I were born in a different country or generation?
What do I desperately want to be true, so much that I think it’s true when it’s clearly not?
Feel free to pick one (or more) of these questions and share your thoughts.
The transition story of electric vehicles (EVs) has a strong narrative in the way it’s sold.
I like to think hard work guarantees success, but honestly, timing and luck matter a lot too.
Formal education might become extremely expensive here too. While some argue it may matter less in the future, things that are hard to afford often feel like big achievements once attained, even if their value changes.
Protein Bars as a Healthy Snack
Although protein bars are frequently advertised as a nutritious, guilt-free energy boost, many are actually laden with high levels of sugar and artificial additives.
Personally, I find that a handful of nuts or fresh fruits is often a healthier and more natural alternative.
Festival Discounts as the Pinnacle of Savings
Black Friday or New Year sales offer the lowest prices, which is a gimmick to a certain extent. Many discounts are artificial, with prices inflated before the sale.
I may fervently wish to believe that faith alone can move mountains, but in reality, it often takes both action and wisdom along with (discernment) to bring about meaningful change.
Job automation and AI are advancing quickly in the West, and while they’ve been seen as game-changers there, we will soon start to recognize their impact.
Likewise, data privacy, identity theft, and cybersecurity are becoming growing concerns, similar to those in developed countries, and may affect you sooner than expected.
