Some stats tracking the state of the CTA industry, which appears to be in poor health.
“In January we saw the largest decline in the number of Associates, i.e. individuals working in the Futures Industry. We recorded a decline of 687 individuals no longer seeking to do business.“
“A weak-link problem is where success depends upon the quality of the worst component, whereas a strong-link problem is where it depends upon the quality of the best.“
Understanding which is which is a useful thinking tool.
Those interested in the sector this is a good Atlantic piece on the rising cost of vet care in the US (spoiler alert: private equity and corporate ownership).
AVMA actually has a handy tracker of vet visits and revenues.
Admitting that “I don’t know” at least once a day will make you a better person.
Changing your mind about important things is not a consequence of stupidity, but a sign of intelligence.
Where you live—what city, what country—has more impact on your well being than any other factor. Where you live is one of the few things in your life you can choose and change.
The probability of deal success is currently very low. In a small part, this is due to interest rates but also an aggressive DOJ/FTC (see JetBlue/Spirit).
