“Seeds not planted or tended by choice tend to be weeds, so at least for me, it's very helpful to consciously and periodically choose which seeds I want to water, and to think through what I expect to happen from that watering. Investors can spend a lot of time and energy reacting to the latest bits of news and trying to predict the next surprise, rather than choosing a consistent set of daily actions that they can carry out as things develop, regardless of how they develop.”
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John Houseman
John Houseman was an American actor, director, and producer. Known for his performances in theater and film, particularly in the mid-20th century, he achieved great success on both the Broadway and West End stages. Houseman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' more
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