Under the “The Essential” label, I will categorize all posts that deal fundamentally with specific topics and would otherwise go lost in the general blog.
That said, I will only publish exclusive articles here. The section will be filled in gradually and is intended to contain general considerations and reflections which do not necessarily have to concern investments.
I recently had an interesting discussion with another private investor about investing and the current stock price developments. We didn’t address value investing in particular, but after our conversation, I …
Investors go crazy about their stocks and investments. They read balance sheets, annual reports and check their portfolios every hour. Fair enough. It is reasonable that there is a lot …
The Internet is full of experts and wise guys. They have explanations and solutions for everything. However, it gets worse when forecasts come into play and people move away from …
Investing during a recession sometimes takes a lot of courage, but can be worth it. In this article, I will show you how investors repeatedly manage to create wealth in …
Do you know this feeling? Everywhere on the Internet, at work, on the subway, people are currently talking about how much money they have made with stocks in the last …
There are some phenomena or concepts that can change thinking forever. The concept of antifragility is one such example. The critical rationalism of Karl Popper is another model of thinking …
Many investors are afraid of losses. They don’t even know their fear of loss or only notice it when it’s too late. I recognize them when they invest in a …
The quadrants of knowledge are helpful tools in risk assessment. I use them occasionally to assess how thin the ice is on which I stand. Because one thing is clear: …
The internet is full of advice on minimalism, frugalism, etc. Undeniably, the reduction of abundance that goes along with these concepts brings a lot of benefits. But I am convinced …
Everyone has experienced something similar. We are particularly convinced by an idea or an argument. Suddenly everything makes sense and we are full of adrenaline and want to act immediately. …
Life is full of promises, and everywhere the supposedly low-hanging fruit lures greedy people out of their caves. And so, many people fall prey to the longing for shortcuts in …
Calling a thought or statement bullshit (BS) is a radical thing. It is somewhat arrogant because it implies supposed superior knowledge. It also indicates a high ground, a looking down …
Investing is easy. You deploy your capital with a purpose. But already from here on, things get more complex. What is my goal, and how much time do I want …
My wife and I had an excellent vacation in a small but luxurious hotel right on the sea. I used the long walks along the coast or the time at …
Yes, I appreciate the often criticized hamster wheel as a merry-go-round! But that doesn’t mean that everything is excellent. For this article, I want to pick out one thing that …