Tag Archives: Warren Buffett

The High-Altitude Hangover: When Hype Meets the Weighing Machine

Posted on 2026-08-01 by The Narrator

A coworker of mine is furious at Elon Musk. It isn’t about electric cars, social media algorithms or controversial tweets. It’s about space. It’s been about six weeks since SpaceX went public. The IPO was priced at $135 per share. … Continue reading →

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Wright Brothers Day: From Sunday Best to Elastic Waistbands

Posted on 2025-12-17 by The Narrator

Every December 17 we pause to honor the Wright Brothers, two bicycle mechanics from Ohio who looked at gravity and said, “We can probably negotiate with that.” On that blustery day in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, Orville and Wilbur Wright … Continue reading →

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Why Sometimes Doing Nothing is Pure Genius

Posted on 2025-06-14 by The Narrator

Not long ago a friend nearing retirement confided in me with a heavy heart, his voice carrying a note of genuine surprise, a blend of disappointment and some bewilderment. While the market had soared in recent years, his retirement portfolio … Continue reading →

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