Published in Publishous·PinnedIn the End, We Are All MortalHow the death of my brother reminded me of this fundamental truth of life. — Death has always been something unreal for me. Of course, like everyone else, I quickly understood during my childhood that human beings eventually die. However, death was something unreal because it seemed to happen only to others. I was fortunate in my childhood not to see any of my loved…Life Lessons6 min read
Published in The Power of Knowledge·Pinned10 Truths About Wealth That Non-Wealthy People Will Find Hard To Believe#5: Debt can be your ally. — Being able to live the life of your dreams without having to work every day is something that has already crossed your mind. For some, it has even become a life goal. Life led by the ultra-rich is intriguing. Wealth has always been the stuff of dreams. …Life8 min read
Published in The Power of Knowledge·Pinned10 Cognitive Biases You Should Avoid To Live a Happier LifeTake control of your mind. — Every day, you have to process hundreds, if not thousands, of pieces of information. How we interpret this information will have a very strong impact on your mindset and quality of life. Faced with each situation, individuals will react in a way that is unique to them. Over time, your…Psychology6 min read
Published in The Startup·Pinned5 Excellent Reasons To Wake Up At 5 A.M. Day After DayThis habit is not easy to follow, but it is worth it. — In the world of personal development, a major trend has been present for several years now. It consists of waking up at 5 A.M. every morning. This good habit would make the difference between those who succeed and those who fail. Of course, some people are exceptions to this rule…Productivity4 min read
Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide·Pinned99% of People Don’t Follow These 4 Money Rules — And That Keeps Them in PovertyFollow these 4 rules will change your life. — Money is something that a majority of people do not master. The more I talk about money with people, the more I realize that many have a total ignorance of the subject. It’s not that surprising. The education system has never taught you what money is, and even worse, how…Personal Finance6 min read
Published in The Power of Knowledge·17 hours agoThe Beginning of the End for Jamie Dimon? JPMorgan’s CEO Must Face the Revolt of Shareholders.The man who always says he plans to leave in five years could leave sooner. — Is Jamie Dimon’s star fading? At the annual general meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, JP Morgan’s shareholders only approved 31% of the resolution on the compensation of the CEO of the first American bank. This one planned to grant Jamie Dimon, for the year 2021, a “special bonus” of…Banking3 min read
Published in The Capital·23 hours agoIs Vladimir Putin’s Russia Behind the Adoption of Bitcoin as a Legal Tender in Central Africa?In other words: can Bitcoin really benefit the people of the Central African Republic? — At the end of April 2022, the Central African Republic became the second nation in the world to make Bitcoin an official currency. The African country joins President Nayib Bukele’s El Salvador. This could be the inspiring story of a troubled nation that has chosen, against all odds, to project…Africa4 min read
1 day agoBeaten at Their Own Game — Central Bank Investments Hurt by Inflation and Rising Rates.5 major trends to remember from the beginning of 2022. — Central banks do not just decide on the direction of monetary policy. They also have to manage reserves, mainly in the form of bond and money market assets. These two activities are independent so managers do not know the decisions on rates before they are made public. It is therefore…Central Bank4 min read
1 day agoA Pyrrhic Victory for Putin in Mariupol — 95% of the City Is Destroyed.Mariupol will remain a moral success for Ukraine. — The evocation of Mariupol will remain forever associated with that of a martyred city. The port city is not only emblematic of the Russian army’s siege and its atrocities, but also of one of the most relentless sieges in modern military history, which is now coming to an end. The…Russia4 min read
2 days agoThe Fearsome Trap Set by Vladimir Putin for Europe With Russian Gas.EU payments for Russian gas allow Putin to finance his war. — It is a paradox that is increasingly difficult to justify. Despite the war in Ukraine, day after day, the Europeans finance the Russian army by buying gas at a high price. Despite the sanctions, the grand declarations and the promises of an embargo, the 27 Member States send 200 million…Putin4 min read
