Stray Reflections

Has US military and financial power reached its limits? Pax Americana: is it really over? How safe are the dollar and US treasuries?

One of the leading causes of the shift of American values and the destruction of the American dream was the rise of corporations.

I want to draw your attention to the mother of all worst-case scenarios—a climate risk that nobody is discussing. The global hydrological cycle is speeding up, and precipitation is becoming extreme. China is the country most vulnerable to flooding as global temperatures rise. Can aging dams maintain historical levels of flood protection in the face of extreme weather changes?

The lessons from friends were more valuable than anything I learned in school. They taught me everything worth knowing.

This is my father's story. 

In this magical conversation with Brie Stoner, I explore the importance of having faith, the role of devotion, and the desire for integrity in our quest of being the best version of ourselves.

Financial expert Todd Edgar discusses emotional resilience in recovering from drawdowns. Topics include learning from mistakes, building resilience in trading, maintaining peak performance, protecting profits, decision-making in investments, and personal desires in life.

Paul Tudor Jones’ guidelines for trading success. 

Tony Fadell, creator of iPod, iPhone, and Nest, shares wisdom on building careers and products, emphasizing defining success, giving back, embracing change, and sustainable practices. Discusses life cycles, beginner's mindset, personal growth, impact of carbon border tax, and importance of dreams and collaborations.

If you believe you have a good understanding of China, think again. Alice Wang joins me for the most insightful, thought-provoking, and heartfelt discussion on China you’ll ever come across.