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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius – Book Notes
Let’s explore the Stoic principles of virtue and resilience as I share my notes on the timeless wisdom found within the pages of Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations. Note: I’m a type of person that prefers extracting key lessons rather than delving into the finer details of experiences. That’s why I focus on capturing the essence of …
Bitcoin Price Prediction (X Thread)
Enjoy the screenshots from my Bitcoin price prediction thread on X: If you want to follow me on X: @petkovskix
Total Expense Ratio – The Importance of Keeping it Low
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) is the annual cost an investor pays while investing in a fund. From Investopedia: The total expense ratio (TER) is a measure of the total costs associated with managing and operating an investment fund, such as a mutual fund. These costs consist primarily of management fees and additional expenses, such …
The Inevitability of Bitcoin
Once it clicks, the inevitability of Bitcoin becomes so obvious that there’s no going back. This is especially common with people that have a more-than-basic understanding of the economic framework we all live in. It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, …
The Birth of My Son: Preterm SGA Baby & Placental Abruption
A few months ago, I was blessed with the most precious gift of my life – a tiny bundle of joy whose daily smiles are a testament to his resilience. His early arrival brought with it a mix of emotions – anticipation, uncertainty, and a profound sense of unity. Join me in reliving the surprising …
5 Crypto Predictions for 2024
I always liked making predictions over a course of a year. And I especially like to be rewarded for being right when doing so. Here’s how I see 2024 playing out in the context of the cryptocurrency market: 1. Bitcoin ETF Approval in the US My prediction is that a spot Bitcoin ETF will be …
How the Money Printer Makes You Poor
You might have seen the “Money Printer” meme – it’s been all around the internet since the last economic crisis. In case you’re not sure to what extent the money printer impacts your life, you urgently need a lesson on quantitative easing. Quantitative Easing Simply put, quantitative easing is a monetary policy implemented by the …
A Review of 2023: Rating My Yearly Goals
Before the beginning of each year, I set targets that I want to achieve in it. This post is a review of my 2023 goals. 01. Daily Journaling [Done] Description: maintaining a daily log of what’s going on in my life and around it. It’s a sort of a diary, but practical and punctual. Not only …
The Genesis Post: Initiating a Journey
Welcome to dpetkovski.com. People rarely stumble upon a first post unintentionally, so if you’re here, you deserve a brief introduction to this project. What is This About? At its core, dpetkovski.com is a website where I’ll write about my approach to everything. If you allow me to put on my philosopher hat and bring you to …