Solar
We are getting solar panels installed at our house. Given the recent electricity price increases, I am confident it's a good investment. But to me, solar is the ultimate sign of loving your kids and country. I want my daughter to live in a place with clean air
Sunk Cost
You've been in a bad relationship for years. You should break it up but don't because you have already invested so much time. You've been a member of a political party for a long time. Deep down, you're starting to disagree with
Sometimes Rich
Always rich seems exhausting. You’re introducing a level of expectation into your life that can be hard to meet. Trying to meet those expectations presents a constant battle with both “rich” norms and yourself. Want to drive a cheap car? What are the neighbors going to think? Live in
Granted
Once you live in a lovely big house, it's hard to live in a small one again. Once you drive a luxury car, it's hard to drive a normal one again. Once you fly first class, "comfort plus" loses its luster. None of these
Great Band
Great band last night at dinner. Wife walks up dancing to the table. Our friend Peter asks, “Who is this?” Wife says “This is the woman I was before I had a baby.” He was asking about the band.
Stuff
Beyond life’s necessities like shelter, food, and healthcare, we often use our money (or credit) to buy stuff. Clothes, gadgets, tools, toys, and whatever aligns with whoever we aspire to be and be seen as. The more money you have, the more stuff you can buy. Even though it
Hard Builds
Easy is usually fun. Easy workout. Easy tasks. Easy days. Easy money. Easy love. But easy expires fast, like a piece of Manchego left out in the Spanish sun. Hard is much less enjoyable. * Hard workouts can make you suffer. * Hard work can be unforgiving. * And hard periods in a
AI
I'm excited about the advent and recent progress on the AI front. Unfortunately, I am not smart enough to fully understand and recognize any potential catastrophic downsides of AI. What excites me is simply the fact that there will be more and more tasks that I don'
JOMO
Everyone talks about FOMO - the fear of missing out. What are people posting on social media? Where are they going on vacation? What are they wearing? What are they driving? It's easy to feel like missing out on something without constantly checking our phones or social media
Forever Starter Home
What happens if, throughout our lives, we don't buy a nicer, bigger house? What happens if we stay in the same house for as long as possible?