In RE: David and Goliath. Not to pick at nits but you left out some important points about the story. First, David chose to accept Goliath's challenge because the Philistine had mocked God. The one, true God. The God of Abraham, the God of Moses. The God of Israel. David's devotion to, and trust in, the one true God is what motivated him to go down into the valley and fight Goliath.
Second, David accepted Saul's offer at first. He put on Saul's armor, his shield and hoisted his sword. But David, being a young teen (we think, based on other stories in I Samuel) realized he would lose whatever advantages he might have. Agility, flexibility, and so on.
But I agree that this story wonderfully shows how you must approach investing, really all of life, with an attitude that going with the crowd, doing things the conventional way, is a road to failure. And it is also a road that is a LOT LESS FUN!!!
Thanks for crafting such an immersive read and sharing with us! I really like how it feels like storytelling and one is drawn to finish rather than skim.
I have a lot to learn from you :) I have always been keen on writing and just started on substack. I am glad to discover 'The Intellectual Investor'.
Thanks! Very useful
Great read!
In RE: David and Goliath. Not to pick at nits but you left out some important points about the story. First, David chose to accept Goliath's challenge because the Philistine had mocked God. The one, true God. The God of Abraham, the God of Moses. The God of Israel. David's devotion to, and trust in, the one true God is what motivated him to go down into the valley and fight Goliath.
Second, David accepted Saul's offer at first. He put on Saul's armor, his shield and hoisted his sword. But David, being a young teen (we think, based on other stories in I Samuel) realized he would lose whatever advantages he might have. Agility, flexibility, and so on.
But I agree that this story wonderfully shows how you must approach investing, really all of life, with an attitude that going with the crowd, doing things the conventional way, is a road to failure. And it is also a road that is a LOT LESS FUN!!!
Listen. Thank you.
Interesting, thank you!
Great take, appreciate! Have a great day!
Hi Vitaliy,
Thanks for crafting such an immersive read and sharing with us! I really like how it feels like storytelling and one is drawn to finish rather than skim.
I have a lot to learn from you :) I have always been keen on writing and just started on substack. I am glad to discover 'The Intellectual Investor'.
Best,
Charu