How often do we open conversations or temper our thoughts with 'before' or 'after?'
(a) After I finish school. After I retire. After this day's over.
(b) Before my parents divorced. Before my illness. Before the kids left.
What about the here and now? There are days when someone calls in sick, and I stay over juggling twice the work. There are moments when every trade moves against me at the same time (and it's usually the same day someone calls in sick). There are few moments that appear 'perfect.' Yet I would argue that each moment is perfect as it occurs. We make continuous choices based on what unfolds each day, and our responses determine the impact and outcome of each experience.
Our ending balance at the end of each day is no different. Today is the 'after' many of us worked for. Today will become the 'before' we reminisce about in the future. Each win, each loss, and each missed 'opp' was perfect. We encounter new trades and new ideas each morning. Make the most of each one.
Season 2 of 'The Bletchley Circle' now up on NFLX. The British really know how to write smart scripts. It's no wonder I gave up on US television over twenty years ago. Once you've had good coffee, you can't go back to freeze-dried.
ReplyDeleteIf this was thirty years ago, we might be sitting around a campus table making plans to open up our own hedge fund. We have a decent (and documented) track record between us.
ReplyDeleteSadly, I think starting a hedge fund nowadays is more about fund raising than anything else.
DeleteMaybe that would be a good job for Mark and some of his rich real estate clients. Could be something like "fix up your basement and your portfolio"
Any good recommendations on places to live south of San Fran? We are contemplating another move and my wife's parents have family around San Luis obispo which they would be open to move north as well. I'm pushing for within 2 hours of San Fran, hopefully closer
ReplyDelete(a) Carmel/Monterey. Technically within 2 hours (we used to drive to the Monterey Aquarium on weekends in less than 90 minutes). Expensive real estate.
Delete(b) Morgan Hill. A bedroom community south of San Jose that would place you within daily commute distance of Silicon Valley.
(c) Scott's Valley. A small town in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We've played soccer tournaments here. Within 15 minutes of downtown Santa Cruz. A tortuous drive on Hwy 17 will get you past Los Gatos (another expensive consideration) and into San Jose.
(d) Campbell. David's dream town. Nestled between San Jose and Saratoga, it has a small-town ambience.
(e) Saratoga. Located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Expensive.
I wouldn't want to live too close to the Hwy 17 corridor, probably the north side of it and out of that which often is a mess. Boulder Creek is kinda cool I guess.
Delete2 hours can be 30 miles, depending on time of day and frequency.
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DeleteYeah, if it's a daily commute into SF you need to try getting as close as possible, commuter lanes help a lot. Not sure if electric vehicles will qualify but I think they used to for a while?
DeleteNo I wouldn't be commuting into sf, just would like to be able to make trips in town or nearby locations easily
DeleteThere's a wide diversity. I like the Western side myself, like Santa Cruz or Monterey Bay as far up as Half Moon Bay, or a bit closer in (warmer, less foggy) such as Portola Vally and West Palo Alto areas. Mtn View/Los Altos.
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