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Newsletter - Week of Sep 11, 2023

Newsletter - Week of Sep 11, 2023
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Hi all,

Self-improvement. This is the theme of the week. I've decided to give myself a theme each week to ponder upon and reflect on my life as a guiding light to evaluate myself.

The bottom line is that we are all gonna die. I am going to die, and you are going to die. This is one inevitable fate that we know with 100% certainty. The question is 'How are you going to spend your time on Earth?' - What is your purpose and mission? There must be a reason you are put on Earth - the Universe is an impeccable supercomputer that doesn't make any errors.

This week's inspiration came from Dan Koe, Daily Stoic and UTMB.

Marcus could have taken the time to remind himself of what his job was–that no matter what anyone else said or did, his task was to be good. Maybe give himself a wink, preparing himself for the annoying and obnoxious people he was likely to meet that day, smiling, knowing that he didn’t have to implicate himself in their ugliness. Maybe he noted that he was lucky to be alive and felt a second of gratitude before heading out into the world. - Daily Stoic

📈Markets & Investing

🌍 Sustainability

  • Sanity Check on Climate Change - I am going to keep it simple this week.
Sam Harris | #333 - Sanity Check on Climate Change
Sam Harris speaks with Chris Field about climate change and its consequences.
Sam Harris

🧘🏽 Conscious living

  • On leadership: Do you ask yourself how to be a better, conscious leader all the time like me? Learn from Winston Churchill's life.
Leadership | Winston Churchill - Lessons in Leadership and Resilience
Explore Winston Churchill’s leadership style, resilience, and literary legacy. Insights and resources for aspiring leaders. Visit UK heritage sites.
EJ's WorldEJ Shin
  • Mental grit... ultra-endurance...and getting fit: If these are your type of buzzwords, check out my other post and learn about another inspirational world #UTMB. Did you know in ultra-endurance races, gender discrepancy disappears as the distance gets longer? This is a hopeful message for women who feel inferior to men's physical bodies for muscle power and strength! I also cover a beginner's guide to building a running habit (from couch to 5k).
  • Neurodiversity: Do you want to increase your 'flow state' and 'focus'? Are you sensitive to the surroundings and easily get distracted? Here are great tips on how to improve your focus with an ADHD-like brain - learn how to regulate your emotions, body, and brain. Being more conscious about what you put into your body every day is key.
  • Yoga: Yoga is a whole separate avenue and subject that I would like to master, but I started going to yoga classes more regularly these days and I wanted to share the sensation that I had after this week's 'flow' yoga class which focuses more on 'alignment.' I have had an on-and-off relationship with yoga over the past 15 years from Jivamukti yoga to hot yoga and I never felt this aligned and clear after the class, so I wanted to introduce my new discovery - Anusara School of yoga. Perhaps it was the music or the ambiance of the class, but still, worth a look.

😍 My Favorites

Are you fascinated by stories of leaders and the history of finance like me? Here are some mini docus you should watch!

  • The Man Who Rebuilt Morgan Stanley (Bloomberg Originals, Aug 10, 2023): James Gorman was the right leader at the right time when Morgan Stanley named him CEO in 2010. With the bank now preparing for his departure, Scarlet Fu takes a look at Gorman’s legacy and the road ahead for his successor.
  • Who Will Run Europe's Luxury Empire? (Bloomberg Originals, Aug 17, 2023): The world’s biggest luxury group faces a succession conundrum. Europe’s richest man, Bernard Arnault, has to battle global economic headwinds to ensure the longevity of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. He will leave behind a legacy to last generations, but one question remains: Who will sit on the throne once the king of luxury steps down?
  • The Twisted History of Morgan Stanley | A Wall Street Documentary (FINAiUS, July 30, 2023): Unveil the tale of money, power, and war as we chart the epic journey of the Investment Bank - Morgan Stanley, through its rise, fall, and rise again in the brutal jungle of finance.
  • The Berkshire Empire: Hidden Truth of Buffett and Munger's Success | 2023 Documentary (FINAiUS, April 13, 2023 ): Buckle up for a wild ride as we uncover the stories of financial legends Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger and their financial empire, Berkshire Hathaway. You'll be stunned to learn that what they preach may not always match what they practice! This is part two to our Untold History of Warren Buffett.
  • Goldman Sachs - Company that Ruled the World | 2023 Documentary (FINAiUS, Nov 12, 2023): Through ruthlessness, one Wall Street company managed to survive for more than a century. In this documentary, we learn about the rise and fall of an American finance empire.
  • Useful tips on how to handle rude people from Ryan Holidays:
  • Harvard Business Review's tips:
Managing yourself – Leveling up your leadership skills starts with knowing how to manage yourself.
Leadership and managing people – Get insights on all aspects of managing people and leading a team.
Business communication – Learn how to better communicate in the business world.

*Check out these timely articles for insights on how to engage and nurture a team.

P.S. Did you see the double rainbows in NYC on Sep 11? This picture brought me to tears earlier this week. Hope everyone is safe and well. :)

👍 Quote of the week

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