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Welcome to The Sunday Best, where we meticulously curate standout reads to explore the complexities of our world.
This week, we’re diving into the psychological whirlwind of the U.S. election, examining the real impact of those viral political videos, and sharing tips for keeping cool as the polls heat up.
We’ll also examine the impact of burnout on doctors, check out Physician on FIRE’s latest on physician pay, and challenge the chaos of the stock market plus billionaire investors.
The Sunday Best (11/03/2024)
They’re everywhere you look, and everywhere you don’t. The new age of viral political videos that have become inescapable online includes a mix of debate competitions, theatre, and unbalanced emotions.
How not to freak out about the US election. This post is for everyone who’s freaking out and for anyone who craves a little more sanity, calm, and meaningful productivity amid ambient anxiety, news-induced or otherwise.
A psychiatrist explores the mental toll of caring for others. Doctors aren’t feeling well. With toxic work culture afflicting all industries, the medical profession has found itself hit particularly hard by the normalization of burnout.
Speaking of doctors, don’t miss out on the latest from Physician on FIRE.
How to change yourself: pain vs. perceived pain. If the perceived pain of making a change is lower than the pain you are currently experiencing, then you will make the change. Otherwise, you won’t.
Stocks, Rates & Gold: What’s Going on Here? Markets don’t always make sense. That’s part of what makes them so interesting. Investing would be easy if it could be solved with simple if/then formulas.
Fear sells. You can listen to legendary hedge fund managers all you want. These people are richer and more successful than I am. But here is a handy rule of thumb about these masters of the universe: Don’t take financial advice from hedge fund managers.
On that note, let’s talk billionaires. Why are some billionaires cartoon villains? First, you need to understand horizontal inequality, illusory control, self-selection bias, quantified self-worth, and the evolution of overconfidence.
