What I read this week
I recently thought about sharing the most thought-provoking articles I read during the week. I try to limit it to a maximum of five articles, so you may find interesting pieces for yourself.
Politics
By looking at how governments are setting priorities you can infer how they will deal in crises.
Michael Lewis foresaw the reaction by the Trump administration on COVID-19
Finance & Markets
Almost every person in the financial service industry was affected by the recent market volatility. During these periods I try to put market behavior into context and take a look at the bigger picture.
Market timing only works in hindsight, but how are the odds of doing so right now?
Personal Growth
I have always been interested in personal performance improvement and living a happier and more successful life.
The author of “the art of manliness” examined which wakeup times are most common for high achievers.
Personally, I’m feeling best when I get up roundabout 6:00 a.m. which leaves me plenty of time to get some reading and writing done before I head off to work.