When economic powers ‘switched’ energy sources a hundred years ago from coal to oil, mainly to get the upper hand on potential geopolitical foes, panic and paranoia ensued as it was believed by many political leaders and entrepreneurs the world would run out of oil. And therefore, when the next war came along, the country…
I’m reading “The Prize” — The Epic Quest For Oil, Money & Power. It tells how oil became the world’s most sought-after commodity— truly more valuable than money — and reshaped the global economy. Within this global quest for oil dominance and wealth, the subplots are crazy… politicians making backdoor deals, geopolitical rivalries and battles,…
China flying spy balloons over America isn’t a threat to the United States’ hegemony (although it’s obviously brazen for geopolitical reasons). The country’s grotesque national debt, a problem it has created all by itself, is the greatest threat to its superpower status. Looking back through history, particularly in the most capitalistic society of all time,…
The sleepy and tentative European Union has gotten wise (albeit years late) to the fact that the world is in a period of deglobalization, which hurts them more than any other economic power. EU leaders now recognize they’d better build a domestic system for the critical metals of the future… that is, if they want…
I recently went to my spot: the Rocky Mountains, about 30 minutes from home. Hiking in these hills is a shower for the soul. The memorable times I’ve had in the Rockies camping, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing, and the lightbulb moments that have sprung up as I’ve traversed these mountains, make me indebted to them. The…
After ‘making it’ as an entrepreneur (becoming financially free), my routine changed. My schedule got busier, and my focus expanded to, ironically, the point where I was constantly distracted… I spent little time building (which is what led to my success) and more time investing and meeting people. I thought that was a clever play:…
With admiration, I take a moment to watch my eldest son write imaginary stories about competing in soccer against the world’s best. Stats and elaborate storylines included, he spends hours at his desk crafting these narratives. His reward? Nothing other than personal enjoyment and pride in creating the soccer tales. Working like an artisan (being…
You’re driving in your car, family in tow, heading straight toward the edge of a cliff… what would you do? Course correct, obviously. You want to live, after all. So you hit the brakes and turn away from the cliff. Drive in a different direction. Your life, and your family’s future, are saved. The Demographic…
If you want to read fascinating history about random countries, just Google “countries that produce gold.” From there, pick any nation on the list that populates and start reading material about the historical control of its gold mines… I can almost guarantee the country’s history will involve war(s), espionage, invasion, theft, betrayal, or murder —…