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Hindsight of 2019

Hindsight of 2019

Most quotes about hindsight are pretty stupid. Trust me, I just spent the past twenty minutes searching for a witty saying from some famous person about hindsight. I found a bunch of quotes from authors, politicians, investors, and celebrities where…

cannabis growers

Cannabis Growers Are About to Learn Economics

“We can produce enough cannabis to serve the entire country of Canada,” he said. “Of course, we’re not going to be running at full production levels until we’re confident we can sell what we produce. But, we are certainly ready…

short game or long game

Are you in for the short game or the long game?

Delayed gratification versus immediate reward. This concept I something researchers have studied for years. They have tried to understand why our brains desire different rewards based on a time frame. Really, the only reasonable explanation is that people are just…

knowing where to look

Knowing Where To Look Is The Biggest Challenge

We all want the secret map that leads us to success, riches, and pleasure. It’s one of the oldest desires that is consistent with nearly every culture throughout the world. This desire that we all share, to have access to…

real estate cycle

2019: Where Are We In The Real Estate Cycle?

“Unfortunately, bubbles are only recognized with 100 percent certainty in 20/20 hindsight,” says the man who accurately predicted the 2008 housing crash and the beginning the current housing slowdown. James Stark, who manages well over $1 billion, thinks we are…

investing in 2019 - the turning of the cycle

Investing in 2019 – the turning of the cycle?

He was on the outside patio smoking like a chimney when we walked in the front door of the house. “Who is smoking!?” My wife asked. “Oh, that’s Rick. He’s outside,” replied our neighbor. We had just arrived at our…

bond bite

Boring Bonds, That Will Come Back to Bite

If you were to ask the average investor where their wealth is held, they’d probably say something like, “Stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and some real estate.” That’s a perfect answer according to most financial advisors. It’s a great idea to…

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Don’t Invest Until You’ve Met The Management

Early this year, in February, we traveled to Denver, Colorado to learn about the blossoming cannabis industry. In addition to hearing from top industry experts, we also physically toured the facilities of several different cannabis companies. We shook hands with…

china invest

“People shouldn’t invest in China so I have less competition.”

“It’s tempting for me to say that, ‘People shouldn’t invest in China so I have less competition.’ So, everyone who is listening: Don’t invest in China.” That’s what David Rubenstein had to say about investing in China while at the…

border crossing robot

My Eyes Were Bloodshot And I Looked Suspicious

My eyes were bloodshot, my voice was raspy, and I was in a bad mood. The last thing I wanted was some airport security guard from London’s Heathrow airport harassing me about why I was traveling. If you haven’t traveled…