Year: 2026

Most investors lose money not because they make terrible picks, but because they make too many. Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, developed a mental model that tackles this problem at its core. He calls it the “20-Punch Card” approach, and it forces you to treat every investment decision as if […]

The Quail is a delightful curiosity. The only hotel in the luxury Peninsula Hotels family that’s not a named Peninsula property, it swaps the brand’s signature urban polish for a relaxed charm that matches Carmel Valley’s laid-back vibe. The hotel’s mix of unfussy upscale offerings makes it a great fit for couples looking for a […]

Charlie Munger spent seven decades studying why intelligent people consistently make terrible financial decisions. While most financial education focuses on charts and market timing, Munger devoted his life to a deeper question: what is it about human psychology that leads smart people to destroy their own ability to build wealth in the first place? His […]

As cruising continues to gain popularity, cruise lines are in constant competition to get potential passengers onboard. While new ships are the shiny objects that grab the most attention (and headlines), the major lines are constantly innovating with new family-friendly adventures, high-end cultural journeys, ship deployments, and ports of call, too. If you’re considering a […]

Why Charlie Munger’s Reading List Matters Charlie Munger spent decades as Warren Buffett’s right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway, but his real superpower had nothing to do with stock picking. It was reading. Munger was one of the most voracious readers in the history of American business, and he built his entire investment philosophy on what […]

Once you become a parent, your life is forever changed. And much like honeymoons start couples down their road of wedded bliss, babymoons are a sort of last hurrah for couples before their little bundle of joy arrives. For many expecting parents, the best babymoon ideas are the ones that offer a combination of rest, […]

Tip 1: Maintain Your Equipment, Protect Your Data Reliable decisions start with instruments you can trust. When monitoring equipment is neglected or overdue for calibration, the integrity of your data—and your cleanroom—begins to weaken. A single equipment failure can disrupt operations, undermine compliance, and leave your environment vulnerable. Protect your monitoring program by keeping every […]

Both Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett worked at Buffett & Son, the Omaha grocery store owned by Warren’s grandfather, Ernest P. Buffett. While they shared the same employer as teenagers, they did not work there at the same time. Charlie Munger worked at the store in the late 1930s. Warren Buffett worked there later, notably […]

There’s nothing I love more than Big January Energy—the ritualistic buying of the new notebook, the cozy nights by the fire, the whispered, blank slate of snow hushing our regular walks. The crescendo of the holiday energy has peaked and here’s the comedown, where I go deep into Planning Mode for the rest of the […]