Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

Warren Buffett’s Philosophy and Investing Best Practices

What is Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy? What is the best piece of advice you can take on board from the world’s most successful investor? The key philosophy that Buffett drives home is that owning a stock means owning a piece of an actual, real-world business. Using this “owner mindset” as a starting point, Buffett provides guidance to reasonable expectations, best practices in investing, and certain pitfalls to avoid when investing. Keep reading to learn about Warren Buffett’s philosophy and best practices for investing.

How to Induce Alpha Brain Waves Using Meditation

What are alpha brain waves? How can you put your brain into an alpha frequency on demand? Alpha brain waves are low-range brainwaves associated with a state of calm and relaxation. In his book Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, Joe Dispenza recommends an alpha brain waves meditation practice to induce a state of alert calm. Keep reading to learn how to put your brain into the alpha frequency.

The Disadvantages of Mutual Funds: Everyone Can’t Win

How to Invest Wisely in the Stock Market

How do mutual funds work? Why do mutual funds underperform index funds? Mutual funds generate profits for their investors by beating the market-average returns. According to John Bogle, the author of The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, doing so is a zero-sum game: For every investor whose returns are above-average, there must be another whose returns are below-average. Keep reading to learn about the disadvantages of mutual funds.

The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Investors & Managers

What is the book The Essays of Warren Buffett about? What is the key message to take away from the book? Compiled from Buffett’s annual reports to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, The Essays of Warren Buffett provides a glimpse into the mind of a man whose ideas contrast with those of the typical Wall Street mogul. His insights on investing are simple yet difficult to put into practice, while his thoughts on the culture of the wider business world shine a light on the values that shape modern finance. Below is a brief overview of The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons

Inauthentic Behavior: Do People Know the Real You?

Does your behavior in social situations reflect your true personality? Or do you hide behind a mask? Everybody wears a mask to some extent. However, if the gap between who you are and who you present to the world is too great, you’ll eventually feel out of touch with yourself, which can lead to a psychological crisis. Keep reading to learn about the psychological consequences of inauthentic behavior.

Feedback Loops: The Psychology of Thinking

What are feedback loops in psychology? How do thinking-feeling loops keep you trapped in a bad mood? According to Joe Dispenza, the author of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, your thoughts and feelings together create a loop that shapes your reality—what he refers to as a “state of being.” Positive thoughts feed into further positive thoughts and feelings, and negative thoughts perpetuate further negativity. Here’s how feedback loops shape your reality.

How to Improve Work Ethic: Advice for Leaders

Do you feel like your employees are lacking a sense of work ethic? Are you looking for tips on how to improve work ethic in your organization? Work ethic is, to a large extent, down to individual employees: Some people have a greater work ethic than others due to their personality or life experiences. That being said, there are things you can, as a leader, do to improve work ethic among your subordinates. With this in mind, here’s how to improve work ethic in your organization.

Compound Interest in the Stock Market: How It Works

What exactly is compound interest? Do index funds benefit from compounding? Compound interest is the interest earned on reinvested gains. Because interest compounds over time, your money grows exponentially instead of linearly. However, your losses also compound, which means that your actual return on investment might not match the market’s average return. Here’s what you should know about the effect of compound interest.

Why Warren Buffett Is Against Diversification

Why does Warren Buffett advise against portfolio diversification? What’s the problem with diversifying your investments? How does diversification hurt your return on investment? Portfolio diversification is a sacred cow in the world of investing. However, the world’s most successful investor, Warren Buffett, scorns the idea of diversifying your portfolio to protect against risk. Keep reading to learn about Warren Buffett, diversification, and why it’s better to have skin in the game.

How to Reframe Negative Thoughts & Reclaim Control Over Your Mind

How to Avoid Negative Thoughts and Embrace Positivity

Is your mind overwhelmed by negativity? Do you often find yourself slipping into a vicious cycle of negative thinking? The human brain is wired for negativity because it aids survival. However, you have the power to consciously reframe negative thoughts and train yourself to think in more positive terms. In this article, you’ll learn how negative thinking harms you and some strategies to reframe your negative thoughts.