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May 6, 2021Liked by Frederik Gieschen

This was awesome and bold! Thank you so much for your clarity and honesty.

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Thank you so much, Haley!

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This is terrific, Frederik. You write very well, indeed. Warm wishes, William Green

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Thank you so much, William! That means the world coming from you.

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May 7, 2021Liked by Frederik Gieschen

One of the best pieces I've read in a long time. Awesome combination of vulnerability, self-therapy, "rubbing your nose" into your own mistakes, and most importantly -- the beautiful and noble act of sharing your most important lessons with others!

Thank you and bravo!

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Thank you for the kind words!

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Feb 13, 2023Liked by Frederik Gieschen

Nothing ordinary about your pieces Frederik. Keep on...

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Thank you, Dan.

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I find many people want to be "rational" and at the same time say things like "I'll never buy at the top." Understanding why you are investing in the first place is a hard nut to crack. So much emotional introspection required to not go off the wall. Thank you for sharing.

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May 11, 2021Liked by Frederik Gieschen

Great read. Thanks, Neckar.

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This is a courageous piece, showing deep introspection and a growth mindset. Thank you.

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Thanks, Liberty!

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Very well written and the following words hit home:

"Because then I could tell myself that I hadn’t been wrong after all. No, I hadn’t been stubborn and boneheaded – I had been patient and strong-willed. Downright noble in my resistance to temptation. The crash would have proven me right, allowed me to rationalize my decisions, protected my ego."

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Thank you, Rahul!

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AnonymousMay 5, 2021

Beautiful piece. I wish you well! I can feel some of your pain through your words.

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Thank you! Bit of written therapy for me ;-)

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‘Careful what you get good at’ - try to keep a beginner’s mind. Oustanding write-up

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One of my favorite scenes. Thanks!

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Another gem Neckar, thank you for writing with such honesty and clarity.

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Thank you!

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founding

Beautifully written

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Thank you, Marc!

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