I was at a conference for VCs today, at which the closing speaker was Harvard Professor Kenneth Rogoff. He previously served as head economist at the IMF, among many other luminous positions. Rogoff also was a professional chess player. Pretty neat. He spoke about the worldwide economic stagnation and looked at potential root causes. Is
Author: Jo Tango
A Fun Saturday
I learned last night that I would have today, Saturday, completely open. Most of the family is headed to Maine for a major cross-country race. Our oldest child is pre-occupied with homework and friends. So, I had most of the day to do whatever I wanted. Wow, what a rare and awesome treat. What a
A Call with My Sister
I just finished a long Saturday night phone call with my sister. We don’t speak that often (I’m not great about keeping in touch), but when we do, it’s usually about something important. I get a lot out of these conversations. I’ve written about the tremendous challenges she has endured (more here), and I really
Using Nature to Clarify Your Mind
/a Well, it’s Friday afternoon. If you like the outdoors, here (and above) is a video. Some fish, a moose, a fox. It’s amazing. There’s something re-generating about nature. I remember reading a book by Lou Gerstner, who was a famous executive and, at one point, re-created IBM. He said that, before making any major decision,
Stocks Are Collapsing, and I Am Pumped
The stock market is correcting, and I’m actually upbeat about it. Market volatility creates buying opportunities. Stocks are dropping and bond prices are rallying, as nervous investors rush to U.S. Treasuries. All this will lead me to sell high and buy low in our retirement accounts. I’ll watch the markets, and once they hit a
My 37-Trout Outing
They say life is about showing up. Well, when my alarm went off this morning at 4.30 am, I certainly didn’t feel like getting out of bed. It was dark and cold outside, and the bed felt just too comfortable and warm. It’s a public holiday today for Columbus Day in our part of the