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My favorite pancake restaurant

When I was younger I loved pancakes. Excuse me, I loved MAPLE SYRUP. Pancakes were a way to get as much maple syrup on my plate, my hands, and my face.

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Does your business have a will?

Today at Goldman Sachs 10KSB, we started Module 1 where I was introduced to the concept of a “business will.” I have a last will and testament from my time in the Marine Corps. And I have a maniacal focus on making sure my family is cared for when I die. But what happens to…

Vigilance in 2023

Benjamin Graham’s seminal work, “Security Analysis,” starts with this foreboding quote by the Roman philosopher, Horace: “Many shall be restored that now are fallen and many shall fall that are now in honor.” Graham lost everything during the Great Depression, so it is no wonder that he highlights the staggering reversal of fortunes that can…

Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast!

Peter Drucker is noted for saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In our Goldman Sachs 10KSB meeting today, we talked about what that means. To help me understand this, I made the analogy that culture is like Commander’s intent in the Marine Corps. The Commanding Officer might say “take that hill.” What he doesn’t do…

The Sit-to-Stand Test

The sit-to-stand test is a measure of functionality in your lower extremities. Because it is said that breaking a hip in your old age is worse than getting cancer, studies have show that this simple test can be a good determiner of longevity. From the standing position, if you can lower yourself to a cross-legged,…

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