Weekend readings - 23 Jul, 2021 : Edition 51
Weekend readings - 23 Jul, 2021 : Edition 51
A compilation of few interesting, multi-disciplinary links from the internet
“Scepticism is good, but be a sceptic, not an iconoclast. Have rigour and flexibility, which might be considered an oxymoron but is exactly what I meant when I quoted Peter Robertson’s dictum ‘always change a winning game.’ An investment framework ought to include a liberal dose of scepticism both in terms of markets and of company accounts.” —Peter Cundill
Section 1 - Investing & Personal Finance
“Squawk Pod” Podcast from CNBC that featured the entire interview from “Buffett & Munger: A Wealth of Wisdom” [the aired version had to be cut to fit the 1-hour time slot] (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4)
What to do when there is no stock to buy?
Section 2 - Economic Trends & Themes
Russell Napier : We are entering a time of Financial Repression
Semiconductors could be the new oil
Section 3 - Personality study & Development
What Got You There Podcast: #254 Guy Spier- Compounding Good Will & Capital
Principles for Navigating challenges in your life
Section 4 - Business History & management
Why the Spanish Flu never ended?
Musk and Bezos meeting in 2004
Section 5 - Entertainment
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