Tag Archive: Using the Slow Brain

In Investing, So Many Windows, Not Enough Mirrors

The Struggle

I am in “learning and putting into practice” mode, reading as many investing and mindset books as I can.  Podcast after podcast is in my ears as I walk and do laundry and cook.  My Audible credits are only used for building my mindset and future – unless it’s Vacation time and then I just listen to the next good mystery book in my wish list.  I watch … Read more


When it comes to investing, follow the herd at your peril

What’s an Intelligent Investor?

We have an investing “bible” in our house: Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor. We aim to read it at least once every 2 years.  It gives me the only definition of “Investor” (vs. “Speculator”) that I accept.  Graham states “An investment operation is one which, upon thorough analysis, promises safety of principal and an adequate return.  Operations not meeting these requirements are speculative.”

In my … Read more