Every great idea can be taken too far. Take the notion that investors should ignore the short run.It's important to recognize... more

I wrote letters to both of my kids the day before they were born. Here's what I wanted them to know... more

Hacks are hard because shortcuts rarely exist. Prizes take time and effort.The personal finance industry – filled with advice that... more

Luck plays such a big role in the world. But few people want to talk about it. If I say... more

The fun part of behavioral finance is learning about how flawed other people can be. The hard part is trying... more

A few of the best and most insightful things I've read lately. 

Woodrow Wilson was the only president with a Ph.D. in political science.He came to office having thought more about how... more

Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” That might be true for some things –... more

This episode discusses my take on what you should pay attention to when reading history. There’s a quote I love... more

Let me share a little theory I have about optimism, and why progress is so easy to underestimate.I’ll explain it... more