Skate to where the puck is going. - Wayne GretzkyThis is the post I never wanted to write. That's because index funds are the right choice and I don't want to give anyone bad ideas. However, people keep asking me about picking stocks. So I give you this post.Before I get into it, let's take a trip on the Wayback Machine.1998I was at my first job. Yay! I was … [Read more...] about How I Picked Stocks
Performance Update: September 2024, All-Time High!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For … [Read more...] about Performance Update: September 2024, All-Time High!
Tesla Robotaxi Event
I realize these posts are very niche. Most of you don't care about Tesla or robotaxis. However, writing is how I get my thoughts in order. Any maybe there are a couple of other nerds who will enjoy hearing about this.Look around, look around at how lucky we are,To be alive right now,Look around, look around. - HamiltonBefore I get into this post, did you see what … [Read more...] about Tesla Robotaxi Event
Fitness Update: “You Looked Like An Amorphous Blob”
You looked like an amorphous blob. - a friend's honest review of my physical shapeAmorphous BlobsWhen I was working, I was very busy. Between a full-time job, a home remodel, this blog, and a family, I had little free time. And thinking back, I actually had negative free time. I'd sacrifice my sleep, often staying up until 11pm or midnight and then waking up 5 or 6 … [Read more...] about Fitness Update: “You Looked Like An Amorphous Blob”
One Year With The Tesla Model Y: The Good, The Bad, The Misinformed, And The Best Car
We bought a Tesla Model Y a little less than one year ago. Since then, we've been driving the sh*t out of it. In its short life, the Y has already visited 16 states. I know adult humans who aren't nearly as well traveled.Life with the Y has been good. It has exceeded my expectations. Mindy is not as enthralled.The Y and Mindy have had a complicated and often tense … [Read more...] about One Year With The Tesla Model Y: The Good, The Bad, The Misinformed, And The Best Car