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I’m going to play a minor trick on you today because the subject of my talk is the art of stock picking as a subdivision of the art of worldly wisdom. That enables me to start talking about worldly wisdom—a much broader topic that interests me because I think all…

The Story “As the son grows older, he acquires the father’s business.” That’s how Deepak Parekh, the chairman of HDFC Ltd explained the merger between the 45-year old HDFC Ltd and its 28-year old banking offspring HDFC Bank. And you know what? It’s a nice way of summarizing this merger…

The Amateur vs. The Professional: A Deep Dive The line between an amateur and a professional is often blurred, especially in today’s world where passion projects and side hustles are increasingly common. However, a fundamental distinction exists, separating those who pursue a craft for enjoyment from those who dedicate their…