How do you skip the line and get the corner table? (photo: Thomas Hawk) An evening out should be special, especially if it’s an expensive evening. But too often it’s a disappointment. Does the following scenario sound familiar? After weeks of trying to score a ...

I first saw this video at the May 2nd, 2008 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting. Prophetic and not to be missed. I’ve learned quite a few things in the last 18 months of exploring—and experimenting with—the world of investing. This post is my first attempt to share the findings. The lessons ...

Ah, lawyers. It’s a love-hate relationship. Just this week alone, I’m working with a literary attorney (publishing), an entertainment attorney (TV), and a corporate financing attorney (angel investments).  All three are great. Yesterday, though, I received the threatening letter below from Protocol Integrated Direct Marketing, whose call centers ...

Successful “investing” requires some uncommon questions. (Photo: Me at Burning Man ‘08) “If the market felt fidgety, if people were scared or desperate, he [senior Salomon Brothers bond trader] herded them like sheep into a corner, then made them pay for their uncertainty.” -...

(Photo: envisionpublicidad) Many a false step was made by standing still. -Fortune Cookie Named must your fear be before banish it you can. -Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL Twenty feet and closing. “Run! Ruuuuuuuuuun!” ...

Who’s ready for the “most dangerous Bond ever filmed”? I’ve been waiting and waiting for this one. Casino Royale was released on November 17, 2006. Nearly two years ago. For me, that’s when Bond was resurrected. I’ve seen Casino Royale about 50 times. Yes, a wee bit ...

Taking the Tesla Roadster, the world’s most famous electric sports car, for a spin. (Photo credits: Monica Michelle) The Tesla Roadster — at 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds — is faster off the blocks than both the Ferrari F430 and ...

Save the swimmies! (Photo: futurowoman) I never thought I’d visit a sperm bank. Perhaps it was flipping a motorcycle at 90 mph on Infineon Raceway. Perhaps it was tearing my Achilles tendon in jiu-jitsu practice, then getting thrown on my head. Maybe having my scuba ...

The Entertainment Group (The EG) is the most incredible weekend gathering you’ve never heard of. I had no idea what it was 12 months ago, but two unrelated friends — also first-time attendees — raved to me about ...

Is this a hedge fund manager? (photo: dannyhammontree) I’m in the process of preparing a series of posts on the investment lessons I’ve learned in the last 18 months. To preface the series with some humor (and insight), I ...