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First Principles 101Many of the world's greatest thinkers and doers - from @naval and @elonmusk to @nntaleb and @chamath - tout the importance of first principles thinking.But what is "first

One serial entrepreneur grew up in foster care and started his first business while living out of his car.He overcame the odds to build multiple businesses, amassing a net worth

Occam's Razor 101With a wave of complexity and unknowns smashing into the financial and political worlds, the elegant simplicity of Occam's Razor is primed for a revival.But what is Occam's

Inflation 101Given all of the money printing that has taken place over the last several months, you have undoubtedly heard the term "inflation" thrown around a lot.But what is inflation

In 1637, the Dutch Republic erupted into a speculative fever over an unlikely item...the tulip.Tulip Mania has become a legend synonymous with market euphoria and bubbles. But is this tale

Noise Bottleneck 101With the media in election frenzy, it has become increasingly difficult to find the signal amidst all the noise. We encounter a classic @nntaleb "noise bottleneck."But what is

In 1937, a truck driver from North Carolina had an idea.That idea would earn him a fortune and change the global economy forever.Who's up for a story? 1/ Malcolm Purcell

One entrepreneur went from selling fax machines door-to-door to running an international fashion empire.She turned a $5,000 initial investment into a net worth of over $1 billion in the process.Who's

Cobra Effect 101With the rise of government and central bank intervention in the economy and markets, the term "cobra effect" has experienced a revival.But what is a "cobra effect" and

Compounding 101Albert Einstein famously said, "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it."But what is this great wonder

In 1895, an 18-year-old Russian immigrant in Alabama started selling bananas out of train boxcars.This is the tale of how a boy from humble beginnings became one of the most

Deflation 101As often as the term "inflation" is thrown around, you've probably heard the term "deflation" just as much as of late.But what is deflation and how does it work?Here's

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