Journal · page 3
Notes on money, borders & long-term thinking.
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9 Feb 2026
Always be prepared
(and other lessons from the chicken coop) I know I’ve said this before, but the Scouts had it right when they coined their mantra; “Be prepared.” It is a brilliant motto for life in general. But when you live an...
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2 Feb 2026
Scary stories…
For that true Friday 13th feeling Some people are naturally superstitious. They avoid walking under ladders, they worry when a black cat crosses their path, and they treat certain dates on the calendar with an...
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12 Jan 2026
Monkey see, monkey do…
Why I’m not just teaching my daughters “financial literacy” There is a big difference between knowing the theory of something and actually doing it. I can read every book ever written on marathon running. I can...
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5 Jan 2026
The currency undercurrents
Is your retirement fluctuating with the price of a baguette? We need to talk about currency. I know, it is not the most exciting topic. It is certainly not as fun as discussing which vintage of Bordeaux to stock up...
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8 Dec 2025
Simples ain’t stupid
Why make it simple when you can make it complicated?… they say. There is a brilliant French phrase that I find myself using more and more often: “Pourquoi faire simple quand on peut faire compliqué?” Translation: Why...
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1 Dec 2025
The rosé is cold, the AI is confident
And, the advice is likely wrong I recently read a brilliant LinkedIn post that got me thinking about how often we rely on advice that may very likely be completely wrong for us. Picture this. It is a warm evening in...