Motley Fool Money Mailbag, incl: What to do with employee shares? January 11, 2026
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Jan 10, 2026 The discussion kicks off with the hosts sharing their concerns about Bitcoin and managing seed phrases. They delve into the complexities of employee shares, covering tax implications and the importance of diversification. A fascinating exploration of deflation follows, examining how it impacts investment strategies and incentives. Personal anecdotes about woodworking and parenting connect hands-on learning with investing. Finally, the story behind Strawman reveals its mission to foster community-driven investment insights.
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Learning By Building A Workbench
- Andrew Page built a heavy workbench with his son and learned new hands-on skills.
- He uses the experience to argue that doing beats endless watching or reading when learning a new craft.
Investing Improves With Practice
- Scott Phillips compares investing to hands-on projects: the first attempt won't be great but subsequent tries improve.
- He urges listeners to start investing because experience teaches lessons YouTube cannot fully replicate.
Measure Twice, Cut Once For Investing
- Andrew Page advises
