Alexander Himself
Sharing lessons on my journey of creating financial freedom and then using it meaningfully

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01
Nov
Thinking is a stupid persons hobby

Thinking is a stupid persons hobby

I recently read 2 books that have had an immense effect on the way I look at my life and
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11
Oct
The ai hype has arrived

The ai hype has arrived

In 2022 ChatGPT was a gimmick At release ai was little more than a fancy chatbot. It could make fun
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30
Sep
Thus spoke Alexander

Thus spoke Alexander

My buddy J Scott’s shares these great long form economic posts on Facebook, but this week he announced he
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20
Aug
Our tiny bank run

Our tiny bank run

A few weeks ago I wrote about wanting to be less scarce about money, then last week the quilt shop
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10
Aug
Fearless, except for money

Fearless, except for money

I need to enter a season of radical financial abundance. As with most things, writing is how I think things
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01
Aug
Money: What I've tried, what failed, and what I learned. Ever

Money: What I've tried, what failed, and what I learned. Ever

Recently I watched a peer announce publicly that he had failed at real estate and was quitting. I think/hope
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24
Jul
A quote to wrestle with...

A quote to wrestle with...

I came across this Nietzsche quote a few years ago and it still plagues me. He uses the idea of
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08
Jun
So you want to be an adventurer?

So you want to be an adventurer?

I recently got back from 9 days in Peru and I had a singular and intense feeling from the trip
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22
Mar
How to brainwash yourself with normal

How to brainwash yourself with normal

I find it appealing to go against the grain, but it's difficult to be a brave outcast or
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14
Mar
I wish all my ambitious friends would read Moby Dick

I wish all my ambitious friends would read Moby Dick

Saying Moby Dick is about a captain obsessed with catching a whale is like saying Crime and Punishment is about
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