The results from the first round of the MLB All-Star game voting were released this past week. When people think of an “all-star”, it makes sense to think the best players in the league would earn the right to represent their organization in the game. However, over the last few years, Major League Baseball has… [Read More] The MLB All-Star Game & Investment Choices
Investor Behavior
We believe that an investor's behavior can seriously impact their market returns. This category page is dedicated to informing our readers of certain behaviors that are known to damage investor's returns over time. We also discuss strategies to avoiding these damaging behaviors.
Will Changing Lanes Improve Performance?
Will changing lanes while driving actually improve your performance, or get you closer to your goal faster? I often feel stymied when it’s time to put something on the website. It’s like being at a party, and someone says, “Tom, you are so funny, please tell us a joke.” It’s tough to produce on the… [Read More] Will Changing Lanes Improve Performance?
Overcommitment Cannibalizes Lasting Success
Overcommitting to something positive often becomes a net negative because the process and, in turn, the results tend to be unsustainable. We all know overnight success is a myth, but we still want to skip the process and get straight to the solution. Overcommitting to a drastic and immediate change feels like it solves our problem,… [Read More] Overcommitment Cannibalizes Lasting Success
What Makes Something the “Best”
I recently learned that UPS drivers and Derek Zoolander share something in common. They can’t turn left. If you remember, Zoolander wasn’t an “ambi-turner”. While UPS drivers can technically turn left if absolutely necessary, it’s frowned upon by management. A recent Quartz article looked into UPS’s no left turn policy. They shared how the small… [Read More] What Makes Something the “Best”
Will This Still Be a Good Idea in a Few Weeks?
Earlier today, Peter Lazaroff shared an excellent post that he created, which put together some serious wisdom from the financial blog-osphere. The lineup of blogging all-stars weighed in on an interesting topic: what’s the biggest mistake investors make? You can check out the post on Peter’s site here: https://peterlazaroff.com/2017/01/30/whats-the-biggest-mistake-investors-make/ I think all of the participating bloggers made valuable… [Read More] Will This Still Be a Good Idea in a Few Weeks?
Tim’s Top Links – 1/13/17
Here’s to a happy, safe weekend for everybody! If you’re in the New Jersey area, enjoy the unusual 60 degree weather we’re having! Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning: ‘Investors Say No To GMOs?’ – Roger Nusbaum – Alpha Baskets ‘5 Ominous Signs For The Securities Industry’ – Eric Balchunas – Bloomberg View ‘Trump… [Read More] Tim’s Top Links – 1/13/17