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 of my clients. In addition, the fast pace and vivid character development in Lewis’s book kept me at the edge of my seat the whole story – as I finished this book in only two days. Having always been intrigued by a career in Wall…
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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 in Europe, I jumped on the opportunity to organize a trip together. We asked one another what places in Europe none of us have visited before, and the answer become apparent: Copenhagen. We woke up groggily at 4am to catch our 6:40am flight. As I…
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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 Christmas gifts arrive on time, I decided to jump on the opportunity and take a deep dive into this novel world of supply chains. This is a story on how broken supply chains and surging inflation will sink the global economy. By starting his book…
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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 banks within a 10-mile radius) across the US, hundreds of thousands of people are excluded from this seemingly efficient payment system. The inability to pay comes with the inability to sufficiently sustain a baseline standard of living. This is just one problem that exists within…
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