What I Am Reading:

Planning Ahead Is the Key to Living With More Spontaneity

“It may seem counterintuitive, but spontaneity often can’t happen without a bit of advanced planning”

23 semi-controversial predictions for 2023

The Munger Operating System: How to Live a Life That Really Works

“To get what you want, deserve what you want. Trust, success, and admiration are earned.”

What I am Watching:

Why Great Investors Build Networks and Never Stop Learning with Alix Pasquet III

Alix Pasquet III, Managing Partner at Prime Macaya Capital Management LP (@alixpasquet on Twitter).

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

“What if you could combat aging and discover the full potential of the human body? Global movie star Chris Hemsworth (“Extraction,” “Thor,” “The Avengers”) explores this revolutionary idea in the new National Geographic original series “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth,” created by Darren Aronofsky and hailing from his production company Protozoa and Jane Root’s Nutopia. New scientific research is shattering conventional wisdom about the human body and offering fascinating insights into how we can all unlock our body’s superpowers to fight illness, perform better and even reverse the aging process.”

Assembler robots could eventually build almost anything

“Researchers at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms have made significant progress toward creating robots that could build nearly anything, including things much larger than themselves, from vehicles to buildings to larger robots.”

What I am Listening To:

Michael Mauboussin - Sharpening Investor & Executive Toolkits

“My guest this week is Michael Mauboussin. Many of you will know Michael and his work well. He’s Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, one of the sharpest investment minds I know, and a frequent guest on this show. In this discussion, we go deep into his recent work on market share, returns on capital, and capital allocation - all of which are coming under increasing scrutiny for different reasons. Please enjoy this great conversation with my friend Michael Mauboussin.”