Serving others—both personally and professionally—is a foundational practice for everyone, every day. I believe it’s the key to personal joy and satisfaction, and a driver of professional progress and success. When it comes to service, my philosophy boils down to a simple formula: X+1. Let’s
Leading investments thought leader Cliff Asness once said, “People are not crazy, they’re just human.” That insight is at the heart of the so-called Behavior Gap. The Behavior Gap—a term popularized by Carl Richards—refers to the difference between an investment’s return and the return an investor
Where Ranching Meets Investing The time on the ranch taught me about discipline, patience, and simplicity. While I might not have been the strongest ranch hand around, the experience reconnected me with my roots and reminded me what really matters—in life and in investing. The parallels between ranching and
When I tell people I’ve worked as both a cattle ranch hand and a Wall Street Chief Investment Officer and Strategist, the usual reaction is a laugh or a look of disbelief. But those two worlds—seemingly miles apart—have shaped my 35-year journey in the financial markets more
Invest Well, Be Well Podcast The Invest Well, Be Well podcast is here. And it's about just that: wiser investing and stronger living. Wiser investing is rooted in principles and practices for long-term success. It’s about having a sound methodology, but even more importantly, the right mindset.
Rusty’s BridgeA Daily Journal on Wiser Investing and Stronger Living After spending over 35 years in the investment profession, I’ve gathered a few ideas, formed a few opinions—and perhaps even learned a lesson or two. Some of those lessons I’ve gotten right. Others, well, as my
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