Hi there… We'll explore how Charlie Munger's love for learning paid off in billions, examine Starbucks' new CEO from an inverted perspective, and delve into the surprising renaissance of economic history. Get ready for insights that might just change how you view knowledge, corporate leadership, and the value of looking back to move forward.

— Jeff

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How Charlie Munger's Love for Learning Paid Dividends

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's right-hand man, took a different path to billions - through books. Munger's insatiable appetite for knowledge wasn't just a hobby; it was his secret weapon in the investing world.

Munger built what he calls a "latticework of mental models" by devouring books on history, science, psychology, and more. It's like building the sturdiest house in the neighborhood using a bit of everything - wood, steel, concrete. This fortress of knowledge gave Munger an edge in making investment decisions.

Take Berkshire's investment in Coca-Cola in 1988. While others pored over financial statements, Munger's understanding of psychology helped him see the real value in Coke's brand. That investment? It's now worth over $25 billion.

Invest in your knowledge. Every book you read, every class you take is like planting a seed. It might not show up in your bank account right away, but give it time, and you'll have a whole orchard of knowledge bearing fruit.— Jeff

The Inverted Lens

Is Starbucks' New CEO a Magic Bean or Just Another Grind?

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Wall Street is buzzing like a triple-shot espresso over Starbucks' new CEO, Brian Niccol. The stock jumped 20%, but before we start dancing the caffeine jig, let's flip this coffee cup and examine the grounds.

Sure, Niccol worked wonders at Chipotle, but Starbucks isn't a burrito - it's a global coffee empire with more moving parts than a Swiss watch. What if his skills don't translate to lattes and Frappuccinos? And let's not forget, Howard Schultz's departure might be more loss than gain. After all, he turned a Seattle coffee shop into a global phenomenon.

Niccol is inheriting sluggish sales, tough competition, and international challenges, especially in China. What if these issues are too deeply rooted for a new CEO to fix? It's like expecting a new captain to make a ship sail faster when the real problem might be the currents.

So, while Wall Street's ordering venti-sized optimism, investors might want to consider a more measured approach. After all, even the best coffee can leave a bitter aftertaste if brewed incorrectly.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY WISDOM

The Marriage of Money and Memory

Economic history is enjoying a renaissance. Once the wallflower at the scholarly dance, it's now cutting a rug with economics proper, and the results are as fascinating as they are important.

This isn't just about dusty old ledgers anymore. Economic historians have learned to speak the language of economists - econometrics - and suddenly, those ancient tax records are yielding insights that make even the most numbers-focused economists sit up and take notice.

Why should you care? Well, understanding how economies evolved over time is crucial for making sense of today's financial world. It's like having a map of where we've been to help navigate where we're going. As we face challenges from financial crises to income inequality, this marriage of money and memory promises to bring us new insights that could shape our economic future.

Sometimes, the best way forward is to take a good, hard look at where we've been.

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