"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
A recent Bloomberg article “Bitcoin Could Be as Bad for the Planet as Beef” discussed a study which found that the climate impact of Bitcoin mining was comparable to cattle farming. My initial thought was that given the volatility of Bitcoin values, both Bitcoin and beef are bad for our blood pressure but beef tastes better.
Practice Random Acts of Kindness. Many of us have seen these words on bumper stickers or posters. The idea is that if we are all more kind to each other, there will be less conflict, more community, and a higher level of well-being for everyone.
I recently listened to the Pinkcast podcast by Daniel Pink, an author and motivational speaker. The topic was a strategy regarding expectations developed by famed management consultant Peter Drucker, who suggested that we write down our expectations whenever we start a big project.
The news these days seems to be so filled with negativity and bad behavior that I latch onto the stories that reflect the best of people. Today we learned that the billionaire founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, gave away his stake in the company – not part of it, not when he dies, but all of it – now.
December will mark my 34th year at The Wolf Group and Wolf Group Capital Advisors. We now have close to 50 employees, thousands of clients, and I have four partners whom I greatly admire.
If you have read enough of my blogs, you probably know that I like to listen to The Daily. This week was no exception. Michael Barbaro interviewed New York Times correspondent, Matt Richtel, about his reporting on the national mental health crisis among adolescents. Although the information he presented is dismaying, I think it is important that we take notice.