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Fool Me Once, Shame on Me. Fool Me 637 Times...
If you find yourself regularly surprised by the world, here are some ideas for updating your filter on reality
 • James Bellerjeau
What Confucius Knew About Where To Live
There's tremendous value in avoiding risks. Why some people sit in the path of violent storms, including human-made ones, while others get themselves to…
 • James Bellerjeau
A New Feature: Imbecile ID
It's dangerous for pressure to build and build. The occasional small release is good for the system. Hence, we will commence calling out imbeciles as…
 • James Bellerjeau
A Stoic Strategy for Stock Investors
It's easy to feel good when markets are up. Are you ready for the inevitable fall?
 • James Bellerjeau
Breakfast Is the Most Dangerous Meal of the Day
If you believe your health is influenced by your actions, read on. When we eat may be as important as what we eat
 • James Bellerjeau
What Your Pension Plan Won't Be Adding Anytime Soon
Plus, some eye-opening advice for pension plan managers
 • James Bellerjeau
The Strange Symmetry Between Criminals and Superstars
The strange symmetry built on asymmetry
 • James Bellerjeau
Credibility Lost
An epic of our fallen age
 • James Bellerjeau
What Kind of Voter Are You?
Warning: This post delivers some radical honesty. Read on at your own risk
 • James Bellerjeau
One of the Biggest Myths of Investing
The myth that you cannot do it yourself and do well is expensive nonsense
 • James Bellerjeau
I Invest Like I Run
Despite being average at both, I beat 90% of others. What's the secret?
 • James Bellerjeau
A First Day Plan for Your Disaster
A little bit of planning goes a long way. Take steps now to position yourself well
 • James Bellerjeau
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