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Founder Psychology
Everyone wants to be an entrepreneur these days, but I’m pretty sure people just want to be unemployed while also having money and status. Founders and entrepreneurs embark on a journey that’s as emotionally demanding as it is intellectually challenging. While qualities like resilience, creativity, and risk tolerance are essential, the psychology of a founder…
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Will A.I. Take All Jobs?
David Graeber’s concept of “bullshit jobs” reveals a paradox in our capitalist societies: despite having the technology to automate many mundane tasks, we continue to invent and maintain meaningless, unproductive jobs. In Bullshit Jobs: A Theory, Graeber discusses how a significant number of workers feel their roles exist purely to give the impression of productivity…
9-5 culture, administrative work critique, ai, artificial intelligence, automation, automation and labor, bullshit jobs, bureaucratic roles, capitalist society jobs, chatgpt, David Graeber, economic theory, job impact, job purposelessness, job satisfaction, meaningless work, mental toll of work, middle-management roles, technology, unproductive jobs, work motivation, work-life balance, workplace ethics, workplace productivity -
Nozick’s Wilt Chamberlain Argument
Why do some people make millions reviewing toys, being a mumble rapper, or selling feet pics? I thought we were in a meritocracy. Do they work harder than the cleaner working 15-hour shifts? Are they more talented than a scientist doing cutting-edge research? Maybe they contribute more to society than the pediatric surgeon? Back in…
accountability in real estate, challenges in real estate, collusion in real estate, consumer impact in real estate, market opacity, price-fixing in real estate, real estate commissions, real estate distrust, real estate ethics, real estate incentive structures, real estate industry, real estate licenses, real estate market issues, real estate professionals, real estate transparency, unethical real estate practices -
Tipping has gone too far…
Tipping has gone out of hand. I was a server and a bartender. I’m not trying to take away your tips; in fact, if things get any worse, fewer people will go out to eat, restaurants will shut down, and no more tips ever. Slippery slope argument? Sure, but getting people on your side using…
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$100,000+ Salary
Why is a six-figure salary glorified? Do we just like big numbers? Six is big, right? Six figures is an arbitrary number, but I think there’s an argument for why it’s one good indicator of lifestyle. Disposable income. 100k isn’t just double 50k in terms of lifestyle. There’s a multiplier effect once you meet the…
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Are student loans worth it?
Are student loans a trap? Lenders are fully aware that most 18-year-olds, fresh out of high school, haven’t mastered the complexities of finance. They hand us loan documents filled with fine print and legal jargon, and they’re not exactly eager to sit down and explain how we could save thousands in interest payments. Instead, they…
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The Poverty Trap
It costs money to be poor. This is known as the “poverty trap,” a cycle where limited resources force choices that become more expensive over time. An apt example, called the Boots Theory of Socioeconomic Unfairness, was popularized by British author Terry Pratchett in his Discworld novels. Pratchett’s character Captain Samuel Vimes observes that a…
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Corrupt Realtors
The real estate industry is known for its significant financial transactions and influence over one of life’s largest purchases: homes. However, the incentive structures within this industry are often misaligned, leading to practices that can be considered unethical, including collusion and price-fixing. Several factors contribute to these problematic behaviors, ranging from the commission-based income structure…
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CEOs: What do they do?
What do CEOs really do, and why do they get paid so much? Have you ever wondered why some CEOs earn astronomical salaries while their companies underperform? Is Elon Musk truly a good CEO, or is there more beneath the surface? And why are so many guys “starting their own business” and calling themselves the…
business, business management, CEO compensation, CEO impact on performance, CEO leadership qualities, CEO pay controversy, CEO performance, CEO responsibilities, CEO salary debate, company strategy, company success, corporate leadership, corporate vision, entrepreneurship, executive decision making, executive incentives, executive roles, high-level decision making, investing, leadership, leadership in business, news, organizational health, stakeholder management
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