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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Book Review: Liar’s Poker
Where do I even start? As soon as I started reading this book, it felt like I was transported into the raucous 41st trading floor of Salomon Brothers in New York City. The palpable energy emitted from the pages made me feel as if I was sitting in those exact seats, executing trades on behalf
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Travel Diaries: Copenhagen, Denmark
If this trip taught me anything, it is the power of reconnection. After COVID disrupted our senior year of high school, it sent us confined to our homes, never to see our friends or even celebrate a real graduation ceremony. Thus, when I learned that two of my Deerfield classmates happened to be studying abroad
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Book Review: Sold Out
I’ve always been very interested in aspects of the world that are invisible to the consumer. In the past year, I have indulged in books relating to chip manufacturing and commodity trading just to name a few. So, when the chance arrived to learn more about the invisible highways and logistical networks that ensure our
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Book Review: The Pay Off
For most of us, the ability to pay is something we don’t consciously think about. With the swipe of a credit card, we have our merchandise in hand. However, payments are crucial in that they are the way we include and exclude from society. With more than 1,600 banking deserts (defined by the absence of
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