Reader note: While this post is about my recent visit to Austin, it's mostly about the Tesla Cyber Rodeo. This was the party Tesla hosted to celebrate the opening of the Austin factory. I even made a YouTube video that I embedded later in the post.I bought Tesla stock in 2012 for silly reasons. I thought Elon Musk was cool and the Model S looked good. I'm no Charlie … [Read more...] about Tesla Cyber Rodeo (Extreme Nerd Debauchery!)
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Performance Update, January 2022: Inflation Devaluation (-$358,195)!
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 … [Read more...] about Performance Update, January 2022: Inflation Devaluation (-$358,195)!
Tesla Test Drive: Butt Y?
If you've read this blog recently, you've noticed that I blabber on about Tesla a lot. I bought the stock back in 2012 and it has since gone to the moon. Yay!I didn't buy the stock for any good reason. I just thought Elon Musk and electric cars were cool. Who needs an MBA from Wharton with reasoning like this?!?? But I digress...I drove a Model S way back in 2016 and … [Read more...] about Tesla Test Drive: Butt Y?
January Performance Update (+$83,582): Tesla Tantrum!
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.2020 … [Read more...] about January Performance Update (+$83,582): Tesla Tantrum!
My Thoughts On Tesla
I usually don't write about stocks because stock picking is a horrible idea for most. Those who can successfully beat the indices over the long-term (10+ years) are very rare and of those who are successful, how much of it is due to luck? Most just don't have the time to do the research and more importantly, possess the temperament to make the right decisions under duress or … [Read more...] about My Thoughts On Tesla