As the year draws to a close, I will be a little quieter here over the next couple of weeks, not because anything is wrong but because everything is very much in motion. The good news is that things are very much in order. Even better, I’m happy to share that we have had new…
Category: Uncategorized
Preserving wealth in an inflationary world
Holding cash in savings accounts or fixed deposits feels responsible. The balance does not fluctuate, interest is credited, and there is comfort in knowing your money is always there when you need it. In the real world, that sense of safety can be misleading. I was recently told by some people who actually pay the…
The compounding returns of a calm brain
I was catching up with a long-time partner while on the road recently, and somewhere between market updates and life stories, the conversation drifted quite naturally into Transcendental Meditation. I shared how meditation has quietly but profoundly benefited both my personal life and my work. Not in a mystical, incense-filled way (although that image always…
The investor’s black belt
I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. Obtaining my first black belt in Tae Kwon Do more than 30 years ago marked a significant milestone, demonstrating my dedication and perseverance in the martial…
The Ayurvedic approach to healthier meals
When whipping up meals for your loved ones, it is not just about what is on the plate, it is about your vibe too. According to Ayurvedic teachings, which have been around for a few thousand years, the cook’s emotional state can actually influence the quality of the food. So, if you are feeling like…
Quiet on the blog, busy in the background
If you have noticed a sudden silence on this blog recently, it is not because I have run off to meditate on a mountain or decided to retire early (tempting as that sounds). Year-end has officially arrived, and with it comes the annual parade of meetings, catch-ups, investor reviews, partner discussions, and the usual mountain…
Back on the road!
I will be hitting the road for the next couple of days so my blog might be taking a bit of a nap. Do not worry, I’m not fleeing from the markets. I will be back soon enough, refreshed and ready to get back in. In the meantime, my trusty sidekick, the TM-IM system, will…
Decoupling and the global dance with Wall Street
I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. One of the popular themes I have come across repeatedly in my career is decoupling. Well, the idea that investors can reduce reliance on US assets…
When opinions are cheap and empathy is priceless
It is always easy to give comments especially negative ones when you are not the one in the position or facing the consequences. From the sidelines, everything looks simple. Judgments and opinions come fast and cheap without ever having done the real work behind the scene. The same thing happens in the markets. It is…
Why good relationships beat market forecasts
I caught up with a couple of clients at a poolside café of their condominium, the kind of setting where serious conversations somehow feel lighter and even the market looks less volatile when you are sitting next to a body of water. Our conversation drifted from health and meditation to when the next financial crash…