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Most people do not understand money properly. Money is an abstraction for the agreed upon store of value, unit of account, and medium of exchange between two or more parties (Source [https://www.stlouisfed.org/education/economic-lowdown-podcast-series/episode-9-functions-of-money] ). I won’t get into the difference between fiat and commodity currency

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Every Friday, I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frameworks for Using Diversity to Win [https://www.nfx.com/post/frameworks-using-diversity-to-win/] Need to make the case for diversity in your professional life? Iman Abuzeid MD is here to help. Some data

By 2040, half of the US population will live in just 8 states. [Vox [https://www.vox.com/2020/6/22/21293168/dc-statehood-vote-filibuster-supreme-court-joe-biden] ] Bats hang upside down for a practical reason. It’s so they can fly. Otherwise, they are too heavy to take off from the ground with a

At some point, you, have probably desired to have a mentor. Someone who is there to guide you on your journey and point you in the right direction to success. This person would make sure you got connected to all of the right people, speak to your amazing character as

Have you ever taken a moment to write down your values? Values are talked about and thought about but rarely codified outside of the business world for the individual. Early in their formation, companies come up with a set of values or principles that will be the guiding light for

“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” - Proverbs 4:7 (NIV) Webster defines wisdom as, “knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it.” Where do you go to get wisdom and sound judgment? Who are the wisest people