To people mentioning polymaths/renaissance man - I highly recommend the book "Range: How generalists triumph in a specialized world" by David Epstein, which has some good ideas as well as being comforting to someone that can sometimes otherwise feel naughty/greedy for not picking 1 thing to be interested in
If you’re looking for more readers in the US, being on my Real Power Family radio show might help. We met at the New Orleans investment conference a few years ago. I have been following your work ever since. It would be interesting to interview you. Eric@clearskytrainer.com
Hard Times Are Coming: excellent interview. I worry a little on how quantum computing might affect bitcoin but i have listened to Michael Saylor on it and would play bitcoin through Charlie Morriss's BOLD and leave it to him to decide the percentage share in bitcoin.
My substack goal is to publish short daily contemplative pieces on health & fitness so that I have enough material for a book by the end of the year. Hitherto I've been a bit sporadic with the long-form stuff and seeing shorter daily posts as an experimental challenge.
Renaissance Wo/men are fascinating, compelling. I’ve wondered how many might be in attendance at any given Renaissance Fair.
And have noticed a polymathmatic refrain running thru readings (which is as close as I’ve got to any of these rarified individuals) these jumping jack flash masters of multiple trades & that is the who-how of their bread & butter.
It was a left field revelation, about perhaps the example par excellence, to come across the master forger skills & status of Michelangelo.
That one of his forgeries was scammed to the Vatican - & was found out.
And the Cardinal’s response? He hired Michelangelo.
Birds of a feather … raptor birds. Somebody’s got to fly close air support ‘for’ the chicken coops.
Just did a search to refresh memory, here is a title/subtitle:
“Did Michelangelo Start His Career as an Art Forger?
His ability to create an accurate copy won him recognition.”
All’s well that ends well & especially if the court historians & journos suck up as is their specialist wont.
I did the goals-confession-catechism that most of us are born into, too.
But had to conclude the conclusion that aligns with the proverbial “If you want to make god/s laugh, tell him/them your plans.”
That life amongst the forgers of a feather is more like … poker. And that cards close to vest is best rhyme & reason.
Work. That’s all. Grinding. As it’s described in that poker movie, Rounders. Or as a bond pit trader I once knew called it “chiseling.”
Be here now? Because that’s all there is. Punches & counterpunches.
If you want to make the gods laugh, tell him your plans. I love that.
Yes, Michelangelo did start out as a forger I did a piece on him once for a an Italian TV show about art forgery there was a big trade in the Renaissance in sculptures that looked like original Roman sculptures
Many forges consider themselves great artists. They often consider themselves better than the artist they are forging.
For me I realise i have struggled with love, I haven't prioritised it
I think few of us do, Jimmy, to our cost!
To people mentioning polymaths/renaissance man - I highly recommend the book "Range: How generalists triumph in a specialized world" by David Epstein, which has some good ideas as well as being comforting to someone that can sometimes otherwise feel naughty/greedy for not picking 1 thing to be interested in
Thanks Ashley!
If you’re looking for more readers in the US, being on my Real Power Family radio show might help. We met at the New Orleans investment conference a few years ago. I have been following your work ever since. It would be interesting to interview you. Eric@clearskytrainer.com
Thanks Eric - with pleasure
Great interview with Rob Moore, a lot to unpack but brilliant. HNY Dominic
Many thanks!
Hard Times Are Coming: excellent interview. I worry a little on how quantum computing might affect bitcoin but i have listened to Michael Saylor on it and would play bitcoin through Charlie Morriss's BOLD and leave it to him to decide the percentage share in bitcoin.
Afuera!
thank you!
Glad you didn't single-mindedly pursue a solo goal. The world needs the multi-talented polymaths too.
Good Luck.
Haha. Thanks John
Looking forward to those UK gigs.
My substack goal is to publish short daily contemplative pieces on health & fitness so that I have enough material for a book by the end of the year. Hitherto I've been a bit sporadic with the long-form stuff and seeing shorter daily posts as an experimental challenge.
It’s a really effective way of building up material. I did something similar with my gold book.
Inspirational.
Thank you
Renaissance Wo/men are fascinating, compelling. I’ve wondered how many might be in attendance at any given Renaissance Fair.
And have noticed a polymathmatic refrain running thru readings (which is as close as I’ve got to any of these rarified individuals) these jumping jack flash masters of multiple trades & that is the who-how of their bread & butter.
It was a left field revelation, about perhaps the example par excellence, to come across the master forger skills & status of Michelangelo.
That one of his forgeries was scammed to the Vatican - & was found out.
And the Cardinal’s response? He hired Michelangelo.
Birds of a feather … raptor birds. Somebody’s got to fly close air support ‘for’ the chicken coops.
Just did a search to refresh memory, here is a title/subtitle:
“Did Michelangelo Start His Career as an Art Forger?
His ability to create an accurate copy won him recognition.”
All’s well that ends well & especially if the court historians & journos suck up as is their specialist wont.
I did the goals-confession-catechism that most of us are born into, too.
But had to conclude the conclusion that aligns with the proverbial “If you want to make god/s laugh, tell him/them your plans.”
That life amongst the forgers of a feather is more like … poker. And that cards close to vest is best rhyme & reason.
Work. That’s all. Grinding. As it’s described in that poker movie, Rounders. Or as a bond pit trader I once knew called it “chiseling.”
Be here now? Because that’s all there is. Punches & counterpunches.
Here’s a good piece from David Mamet on poker:
https://www.nytimes.com/1986/04/20/magazine/about-men-the-things-poker-teaches.html
If you want to make the gods laugh, tell him your plans. I love that.
Yes, Michelangelo did start out as a forger I did a piece on him once for a an Italian TV show about art forgery there was a big trade in the Renaissance in sculptures that looked like original Roman sculptures
Many forges consider themselves great artists. They often consider themselves better than the artist they are forging.