The Drum Roll – December 2017

Taxes

 

5 of this months most interesting books, podcasts, and articles:

 

1. Why I Would Bet Against Bitcoin – Adam Ozimek points out the shortcomings of Bitcoin as a currency.  He lays out some key characteristics a cryptocurrency would need to have, to successfully be used as a medium of exchange.  A good starting point for further research if you’re a crypto trader.

 

2. The Surprising (Scientific) Truth Behind Success – I hadn’t heard of Eric Barker or his blog before this podcast.  He’s compiled some really interesting scientific studies about success and how to achieve it.  I’ll definitely be reading his book this year.

 

3. A Visualization of Net Worth By Age –  Great research.  Allows you to see net worth statistics by age.  Some interesting takeaways about wealth inequality as well.

 

4. How Will The New Tax Bill Effect Real Estate Investors? – This is a great breakdown of the new tax bill.  Focused on real estate investors.  16 highlights that explain the initial implications of the bill.

 

5. A Dozen Things I’ve Learned From Jeff Bezos – A fascinating look into how Jeff Bezos runs Amazon.  Much of its success is a result of his unique business philosophy.  It’s contrary to how most public companies are run.