Author Archives: Kevin

About Kevin

Kevin is a global macro analyst with over four years experience in the financial market. He began his career as an equity analyst before transitioning to macro research focusing on Emerging Markets at a well-known independent research firm. He read voraciously, spending most of his free time following The Economist magazine and reading topics on finance and self-improvement. When off duty, he works part-time for Getty Images, taking pictures from all over the globe. To date, he has over 1200 pictures over 35 countries being sold through the company.

Key Points from “The Elements of Style” by Strunk

Posted on September 25, 2020

– William Strunk Jr., Richard de A’Morelli Good writing is a skill that is useful in many occupations, in his classic book written first in 1918, Strunk offers plenty of tips in writing that could improve the readability and conciseness … Continue reading →

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A Man and His Watch: Omega Seamaster 1957 and Speedmaster FOIS

Posted on August 24, 2020

Two of my favorite Omegas, a 60th anniversary Seamaster 1957 and Speedmaster FOIS Omega-man My first watch was a Timex with Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh picture on the dial, paired with a grey leather band. It cost about $20 … Continue reading →

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Book Key Points: Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy

Posted on August 5, 2020

The purpose of the compilation of quotes below is not for readers to skip reading the book, but rather to remind readers of the key points outlined in the classic text by Joseph Schumpeter. The book highlights reasoning behind the … Continue reading →

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Key Points from Think Twice by Michael Mauboussin

Posted on March 12, 2020

According to research by Stanovich and others, if you explain to intelligent people how they might go wrong with a problem before they decide, they do much better than if they solve the problem with no guidance. The second experiment … Continue reading →

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Mexico Trip Day 8 and 9: Chichen Itza, Playa Del Carmen and Tulum Ruins

Posted on February 3, 2020

Chichen Itza, One of The Seven Wonders of The World, in Yucatan Today we left Merida for Playa Del Carmen, with a stop in Chichen Itza in between. We departed early at 8am, after having breakfast in the hotel, and … Continue reading →

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