In this widely acclaimed work, Edward Luttwak unveils the peculiar logic of strategy that governs all forms of war and the adversarial dealings of nations even in peace. The book explains a universal logic of strategy through two dimensions: the vertical dimension, which includes five levels—technical, tactical, operational, theater, and grand strategic—and the horizontal dimension, which involves the dynamic contest of wills between belligerents. Luttwak argues that strategy is characterized by paradoxical, ironic, and contradictory logic, where outcomes often evolve into their opposites. The book provides examples from ancient Rome to modern conflicts, illustrating how ordinary linear logic is overthrown in the crucible of conflict. It is a seminal work used in war colleges around the world and has been translated into several languages.
The novel follows Don Tillman, a genetics professor with significant social challenges, as he embarks on 'The Wife Project' to find his ideal partner using a detailed questionnaire. However, his plans are disrupted when he meets Rosie Jarman, a bartender who does not fit any of his criteria but becomes a central figure in his life. As Don helps Rosie in her quest to find her biological father, they develop an unlikely relationship that forces Don to confront the differences between his scientific approach to life and the unpredictability of love.
Swipe right on financial stability or get ghosted by your savings? While Joe's mom yells upstairs about who left the empty milk carton in the fridge (seriously, who does that?), we’re diving into the messy, complicated, and sometimes hilarious world of your relationship with money. Are you in a stable, long-term commitment with your finances, or are you stuck in a toxic on-again, off-again affair with impulse spending?
Special guest Shannah Game, certified financial planner and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money, joins us to decode the emotional baggage we bring to our bank accounts. Meanwhile, Doug swears he’s figured out how to “game” the stock market using AI—spoiler alert: it involves a Magic 8-Ball. We also tackle some questionable dating preferences (because who doesn’t want to know if their financial habits make them swipeable?) and unpack the latest market shake-ups.
In this episode:
- 🏈 Super Bowl takeaways and why Doug insists commercials count as “investing research”
- 💰 Your financial habits might just be the biggest red flag in your dating life
- 🎙️ Shannah Game on money, mindset, and making smarter choices
- 💔 Rollercoaster relationships—with your wallet and beyond
- 🧐 Money manifestos: How to rewrite your financial story (without Mom intervening)
- 🤖 AI's impact on investing, and why OG isn't buying it (literally)
- 📈 How to keep your portfolio from ghosting you
- 🤯 Hidden track: Doug’s latest deep dive into bizarre facts—this time, dinosaur vomit
Will your money habits lead to a lifetime of wealth—or will your wallet break up with you via text? Tune in and find out!
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