Bookmarks and Bullshit
a glimpse into my perspective of the world
This blog is dedicated to those navigating the tumultuous waters of their twenties – a decade of self-discovery, growth, and exploration.
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Market Views: US Debt Ceiling
Market Views is a series where I jot down some of my rudimentary views of the market as it stands. I am by no means a market savant, but by writing down and coalescing my thoughts here every week, I hope to become better at sifting through what is going on in our world today, so please bear with me.
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The Legacy of Apartheid
Prompt: To what extent have the ANC dealt with the legacy of apartheid, or have their policies hindered change? “The past can never be completely erased. It lingers. Like the scent of burning wood.”- James Wesley[1] Apartheid officially ended with the hard-fought negotiations of 1994, but its lasting effects can still be felt in the most basic interactions of daily life. Therefore, as South Africa continues to grow and become the global hub it is known for today, the legacy of apartheid remains embedded within the inherent power dynamics and constitutional values of the African National Congress (ANC). Being the…
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7 Workouts in 7 Days
My typical workout usually involves a simple one-hour weight session in the gym. However, I have become comfortable, or in other words, unstimulated by the repetitive nature of alternating chest, legs, and back days. So, I recently became intrigued by the fitness class industry due to its meteoritic rise and ‘hype’ surrounding certain companies in this sphere. I never truly understood the proclaimed ‘cult’ following to fitness companies, but figured, with my gym being closed for a week, this was my opportunity. As a result, I signed up for a free trial on class pass and began 7 different workout…
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Market Views: SVB
Market Views is a series where I jot down some of my rudimentary views of the market as it stands. I am by no means a market savant, but by writing down and coalescing my thoughts here every week, I hope to become better at sifting through what is going on in our world today, so please bear with me.
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