Brian Wansink's 'Mindless Eating' explores the psychological factors that influence our food consumption. The book reveals how environmental cues, portion sizes, and packaging design can lead to overeating without our conscious awareness. Wansink presents research findings and practical strategies to help readers make healthier food choices. He emphasizes the importance of mindful eating and understanding the subtle influences that shape our eating habits. The book's insights are valuable for anyone seeking to improve their diet and relationship with food.
Stocks for the Long Run provides a detailed analysis of the stock market's historical trends and long-term investment strategies. The book, updated to reflect current market conditions, includes discussions on value investing, ESG issues, the impact of the financial crisis, and the role of international investing. Siegel argues that stocks have consistently outperformed other asset classes over the long term, averaging returns of 6.5 to 7 percent per year after inflation. The book also addresses market valuation, the effects of inflation and interest rates, and the importance of diversification in a global economy.
On episode 414 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss long-term bond yields rising, why government debt won't fall, where all the dry powder is coming from, how often you should expect bear markets, a weird time to be rich, $97 salads, why starter homes died, retail bagholders, why everyone takes Social Security early, Tom Cruise and much more!
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