investor behavior
The Anna Karenina Principle of Investing: Why Every Financial Failure is Uniquely Tragic
Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina Principle reveals a key truth about finance: successful investors are all alike, but every failed investor fails in their own way.
Beyond the Bottom Line: How Ancient Rituals Drive Modern Finance and Investing
In a world driven by data, ancient human rituals are a hidden force in finance, investing, and business, helping us manage anxiety and find control.
Mind the Gap: What London Underground Etiquette Reveals About Today’s Economy
A simple question about London Underground etiquette serves as a powerful metaphor for the breakdown of trust and long-term thinking in our global economy.
Navigating the Noise: The “Unflattering Flynn Quote” and the Perils of Financial Prophecy
An “unflattering quote” reminds us that financial models are maps, not the territory. Explore why expert predictions fail and how to invest wisely.
The Irish Autumn: Are You Misreading the Seasons of the Economy?
When does an economic downturn begin? Like the Irish who see autumn in August, some investors see signs early. A look at financial seasons and indicators.
Finance’s Fairytale: Are We All Admiring an Emperor With No Clothes?
A timeless fairytale reveals the dangerous truth behind financial hype, from crypto to fintech. Are you brave enough to see the reality?
Your Financial Thermostat: When Is the Right Time to Make a Major Investment Move?
Just as people have different triggers for turning on the heat, investors have different triggers for making financial moves. What does your thermostat say?