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Lessons from Kate Noreen, Owner of Mudpuddles Toys and Books

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

At first glance, courage would seem like the most important, defining trait in an entrepreneur. We romanticize the raw vision […]

A Lesson From My Barber

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–April 19, 2018

I just had a haircut experience unlike any other. It was good overall, but just to give you a feel, […]

Buffettesque

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–April 18, 2018December 2, 2022

I’ve been rewriting some version of this article for a long time now, but maybe this is the time I’m […]

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended Upon It

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–April 2, 2018January 17, 2019

Awesome insights based in an empathetic (but not weak-handed!) approach to solution-finding. Best book I’ve read this year so far. […]

What Dogs Can Teach Us About Fulfilling Work

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–March 15, 2018

What can dogs teach us about our careers, entrepreneurship, and life? Even if you agree there’s probably a lot we […]

Reflections on Buffett’s 2017 Letter to Shareholders

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

Almost no one reads the annual reports published by most publicly traded companies. Even professional investors tend to ignore them […]

My Imaginary Lunch with Patrick O’Shaughnessy

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–February 26, 2018February 26, 2018

I recently remarked that I’d like to have lunch with Patrick O’Shaughnessy. He’s endlessly curious, he’s interesting, and I think […]

What Makes a Wonderful Business? Ask Operators and Entrepreneurs

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–February 17, 2018February 20, 2018

I started interviewing entrepreneurs and business owners to explore a wide variety of businesses, and then use that information to […]

Capital Allocation: It’s Not Quite That Simple

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–January 22, 2018

Many investors praise (and seek) CEOs who they judge to be excellent allocators of capital. But just how valuable is […]

Your Best Life in 10 Years

nicholaspihl@gmail.com–Thoughts–January 5, 2018October 12, 2020

The problem most people have is not how to get what they want, but knowing what they want in the […]

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