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The S&P 500 Index is Entering a Seasonally Weak Period
The S&P 500 Index is entering a seasonally weak period. The chart below shows the predicted turning points based on the past five years of historical data. History does not typically repeat itself, exactly; but it often rhymes. So, it makes sense to keep seasonal tendencies in mind. With that said, some things
212° - The Extra Degree (a motivational video)
Too many times, a brainstorming session to figure-out how to do something turns into a discussion about how or why it can't be done. Here's to getting it done anyway! Sometimes a little extra is all it takes. It's the extra degree of effort that often separates the good from the great. For example, at
Here is a Comparison of Global Markets' Performance So Far This Year
The world has faced tough conditions so far this year … and yet somehow the major indices have held-up reasonably well. In addition, the up-coming election will impact markets. Clearly, the Democrats would love to see a rally. In contrast, I've heard Republican CEOs admit that they are consciously casting doubt on the economy. Despite
Some Links for Your Weekend Reading
China won the first Olympic gold … by manufacturing uniforms. Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting. Lighter Links: Patent Trawler Aims to Predict Next Hot Technologies. (NewScientist) The 10 Things Economics Can Tell Us About Happiness. (TheAtlantic) In Age of Twitter, NBC Rewrites
Socrates' Triple Filter Test and the Modern World
Small distinctions separate wise men from fools. Perhaps one of them has to do with what the wise man deems important. Socrates' Triple Filter. In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about
The Too True Story of the Nail in the Fence.
This is a good one. It hit home for me. Hopefully you'll like it too. Nail In The Fence: There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the