Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Jon Wertheim – Sports and… (Capital Allocators, EP. 102)
Jun 17, 2019
Jon Wertheim is a seasoned sports journalist, Executive Editor at Sports Illustrated, and author with insights into psychology and economics. He discusses his journey from law to sports journalism, sharing how luck and strategy intertwine in both realms. Wertheim dives into the evolution of basketball analytics, the complexities of interviewing, and the joy of writing. He highlights the significance of inaction in decision-making, offering parallels between sports and investing that are both entertaining and enlightening.
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Path to Sports Journalism
- John Wertheim attended law school and even met his wife there, but lacked interest in becoming a lawyer.
- He transitioned into sports journalism through a legal internship at Sports Illustrated during a time of significant change in sports law.
Tennis: A Unique Sport
- Tennis offers a unique blend of individual competition, diverse demographics, and psychological depth.
- Wertheim emphasizes the sport's revealing nature in showcasing decision-making and behavior under pressure.
Decision-Making in Tennis
- Tennis reveals decision-making dynamics, mirroring investing with its momentum, risk-reward considerations, and situational adjustments.
- Wertheim connects players' choices to their risk appetite, reward threshold, and how these shift with the match's score.
