Weekend readings - 4 Feb'22 : Edition 75

A compilation of few interesting, multi-disciplinary links from the internet

“Closely related to our preference for compelling narratives is the human tendency for self-deception. Since humans are adept at detecting the ‘tells’ that others are lying, the ability to deceive oneself eliminates the tells, and so makes one a better deceiver.”  —William J. Bernstein (“The Delusions Of Crowds”)

Section 1 - Investing & Personal Finance

Market is an expensive place to find out who you are - By Michael Batnick

The Two Things to Do When the Stock Market Gets Crazy - by Jason Zweig

Why competitive advantages die - by Morgan Housel

Section 2 - Economic Trends & Themes

Bubble in the Canadian Housing market

Luxury brands are creating scarcity in the digital market

Section 3 - Personality study & Development

High cost of an easy Job - by Nick Maggiulli

Section 4 - Business History & management

Why Mcdonald’s is essentially a real estate company

Nationalization did not killed Air India, politics did - by Vir Sanghi

Section 5 - Reading & Entertainment

Westland publishers was a bubble waiting to be burst

Birju Maharaj legacy in Indian Cinema

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[Now reading - Book 6 of 2022] : Desperately seeking SRK by Shrayana Bhattacharya

[Now Listening] : It started with a text by Helly Shah

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That's it for me. Have a great weekend ahead!

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