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April 22, 2024Learning Language from an App
Most Americans grow up learning English, and that is good enough. We’re spoiled that way. Other countries tend to promote learning a second or even a third language as a…
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The value of a financial advisor
Some time ago we wrote about the disruption in the financial services space being led by companies like Wealthfront. This led some of our members to ask if we saw…
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How “Super” are super foods?
Whether in the supermarket aisle or in a Shark Tank pitch, we’ve all heard about “super foods.” In a world in which we have more choice than ever about how…
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Know the love languages
Among the things they rarely teach us growing up is that there is such a thing as love languages. Since we often aren’t told about them we don’t know that we…
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Autonomous Cars: When?
This last week Elon Musk predicted that we are going to see a 20-year disruption of the traditional car market, and that after that time period all new vehicles are…
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Set it and forget it investing: Wealthfront and Betterment
Most people know that the smartest way to save money on a regular basis is to make it an automated habit. Either arrange for an automatic payroll deduction from your…
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Podcasts for Gents: The Art of Charm and The Art of Manliness
Brett McKay and Jordan Harbinger are both “recovering” lawyers. One never practiced, one got away from it pretty quickly, and we’re grateful they did, because they are the brains behind…
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Fine Dining Basics
While there are plenty of gents who enjoy fine dining, there are some who are simply less experienced with white tablecloth eating beyond a standard steakhouse. There are a few unspoken…
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Read like a Gent: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey died in 2012, but he will long be remembered for his self-improvement masterpiece, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. It was first published in 1989 and has…
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