The Life Cycle of Greed and Fear

The Life Cycle of Greed and Fear

First you assume good news is permanent. Then you become oblivious to bad news. Then you ignore bad news. Then you deny bad news. Then you panic at bad news. Then you accept bad news. Then you assume bad news is permanent. Then you become oblivious to good news. Then...
Do You Feel Lucky?

Do You Feel Lucky?

Probability and uncertainty are so difficult for us to understand. A related, and equally important problem is how easy it is to underestimate rare events in a world as large as ours. With a large enough sample, any outrageous thing is apt to happen, states...
Tough Love Tough Decisions

Tough Love Tough Decisions

On effort: “You don’t get anything. You must earn it.”  Nobody owes you anything – go figure it out. Plus, its much more rewarding and you will be better off in many ways, both tangible and intangible. On leadership: “Your job as the CEO of the business is to be the...

Weekly Farm News

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