Especially loved “Dead leaves nurture the ground” such a simple mantra but so true. Going through a dead leaves season and have a remember that it will nurture the ground for an upcoming spring.
Don’t panic is always excellent advice and “things will work out in the end or it is not the end” is now in my commonplace book. In my professional life, I have worked with many consulting actuaries and found that the ability to relate to a client and to understand strategy defined the best actuaries. The math was really just table stakes, certainly hard and important, but kind of a commodity.
This was awesome John.
Especially loved “Dead leaves nurture the ground” such a simple mantra but so true. Going through a dead leaves season and have a remember that it will nurture the ground for an upcoming spring.
Love it (:
Also +100 on Mary Oliver
Thanks Tommy! Rooting for you. Munger's quote feels very appropriate here.
Good title :)
:) thanks Frank
Don’t panic is always excellent advice and “things will work out in the end or it is not the end” is now in my commonplace book. In my professional life, I have worked with many consulting actuaries and found that the ability to relate to a client and to understand strategy defined the best actuaries. The math was really just table stakes, certainly hard and important, but kind of a commodity.
"What can I learn?" is SUCH a good reframe. Will be thinking of this reframe for a while.
P.S. Where can I pre-order Poor Johnnie's Almanack?
Right!? Every time I'm feeling stuck/bored, I try to remember this little trick. Haha you'll be the first to know - signed copy coming your way ;)
"This taught me nothing is wasted, only repurposed.
Dead leaves nurture the ground."
John - such a great perspective, especially when paired with the reframing message that came next!
Thanks James. You're a good friend. I'm excited to continue sharing the wisdom I pick from you and others.
Well-done, John
This was a worthy read
Thank you sir! Very kind.
That was awesome!
Appreciate it Nik! Good co-work today.
Love these!!
Thanks Christin. Love that you love it!