Risk Management Cheat Sheet:

Charlie Munger: “It’s a lifelong game and if you don’t keep learning, other people will pass you by…You have to keep at it with a lot of curiosity for a long, long time.”

Labor Day is a chance to celebrate America’s workers, and the labor unions who have fought so hard for them. But at a time when AI is threatening to disrupt or even eliminate entire categories of jobs, it’s also important to think about how we can embrace new technology without

“All of this work is now in your hands, and your attention to sharp focus, good sound, and the careful handling of the film will make this effort worthwhile.” Stanley’s letter to projectionists, detailing notes on screening Barry Lyndon, 1975. #InternationalLetterWritingDay

Even at events I be to myself. I always go to the gentleman’s lounge with all the books and just read and look at art that hangs on the walls and stuff. Cause corporate girlies like trouble. I’m an experiment to them. And I don’t want no problems. I’m not going backwards.

I’m excited for my presentation this week. I’m not remotely nervous. Plus my MD is gonna be in the room and she’s the only one I really care to impress anyway.

Ima grab my clippers and tighten up my fade a little bit today too. I’m not taking any chances. And I’m finna wear my Star Wars dress socks for good luck.

The recent weekend edition of the WSJ is still relevant because the market is closed for the holiday.

Coolest IB moment I had thus far was when I asked my MD why I couldn’t open IRAs yet when I used to open so many at the bank. And shorty responded so cold and said “because this time you’ll be managing them.” That moment was ill. I felt like Charlie Sheen in “Wallstreet”.

Labor Day cartoon by Fred Wright, 1962.

TV Week, September 1-7, 1985: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert

Summer is over.

2024 was the most necessary year of my life and career.

My MD just emailed me. I was just getting ready to call it a night too. Lowkey, I knew it was coming though.

Took a little over an hour but I got it done and emailed it tonight despite it being due tomorrow afternoon.

Eventually I’d like to make partner at my firm. So I feel like a great way to stick out is just get my tasks done the quickest with the least amount of questions or help from my MD.

Big day tomorrow. Gonna fall asleep to Family Ties. What better achiever to tap into your subconscious mind than Alex P. Keaton.