From time to time, instead of my usual email with one big idea you can read in 3 minutes or less, I share with you the best of what I’m reading, watching, and exploring. Enjoy!
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The problem with predictions
Last year was a whirlwind of forecasts, particularly in the financial world. Every other day, there seemed to be a new prediction about an impending recession in the United States.
Bloomberg Economics put the probability of a recession in 2023 at a stark 100%—in other words, complete certainty.
The wisdom of discomfort
I stepped up to the podium, as I had done for 7 years, to teach Constitutional Law.
I took a deep breath to start speaking—and felt a sinking sensation in my chest.
The worst use of your imagination
If you looked into my mind’s control room a few years ago, you’d find an overworked, adrenaline-fueled crew on high alert.
They operated under a relentless motto: “Imagine the worst, and you’ll never be disappointed.”