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Another “Master’s Degree” in Finance: An AI-Assisted Learning Journey

Several weeks ago, I interviewed for an analyst position at a financial institution. During the interview process, I realized there was a gap in my…

July 15, 2026

MICHIGAN’S U.P. WHERE THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE IS SOMEWHERE

On average, I find myself returning to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula every couple of years, usually for a camping trip or a scenic road adventure. I’ve…

July 11, 2026

250 Years of America Through the Lens of the Accounting Profession💙🤍❤️

Every profession has its own history, but few mirror the development of a nation as closely as accounting. The July issue of the Journal of…

July 1, 2026

Different Languages, Different Grammatical Frameworks: A Note from My Spanish Journey

I’ve been learning Spanish on and off for a while now. Since it’s not a language I use every day, my progress has been steady…

June 27, 2026

Will AI Really Take Everyone’s Job? Lessons from The Prediction Machine

A few days ago, YouTube recommended a book-review video by a Chinese content creator discussing The Prediction Machine (published in Chinese as AI Minimalist Economics),…

June 13, 2026

From Information to Knowledge: Building a Personal AI Knowledge Base

Over the past few weeks, YouTube’s recommendation algorithm has repeatedly suggested courses on building AI agents. Many of these courses, particularly those created by Chinese…

June 12, 2026

Continue Along the Trail

New reflections and ideas will continue to grow across the forest over time.