Chad Dawson - Investment Advisor, Worldsource Securities Inc.

04/05/2023

In 1985, Warren Buffett shared five investment principles in his first televised interview, and they remain relevant to this day.

Don't lose money.
Control your emotions.
Invest with a long-term mindset.
Ignore the noise.
Have patience.

It's remarkable how often the simplest strategies are the most effective.

Sometimes, we overthink things and try to reinvent the wheel when the answer is right in front of us. Let's borrow a leaf out of Buffett's 1985 book (video) and keep things simple.

I have included the video at the end of the post linked below. The video might be grainy, but its insights are as clear as day (Ya, I couldn't help myself).

In 1985, Warren Buffett was interviewed for the first time on television. His words are often quoted and several of his timeless insights have come from this one video. Here are 5 principles (with quotes) that can not only be applied to investing but also to life and business. Principle 1: Don’t

02/01/2023

The story of the farmer and his horse teaches us so much about perspective and the power of a positive attitude. It's a reminder that every challenge in life is an opportunity for growth and that we can turn even the toughest of times into blessings with a change of mindset.

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This story can be a reminder that life is full of surprises and that we should be open to change and adaptable.

06/16/2021

Get your summer reading glasses on.

This weeks post is all about the great reads and listens you need to dive into this summer.

Happy Wednesday!

Summer is coming, here's you go to ideas for books and podcasts for 2021.

06/11/2021

Be the duck.

Calm temperament on the surface but feet are always moving.

06/09/2021

Through Different Lenses 👓 / 019

"The closest parallel is the post-World War II era, which led to massive economic and societal changes" -Barry Ritholtz

The Great Reset
AI is going to win
The Economics of "the IKEA Effect"
Most expensive Canadian city's 2021

Happy Wednesday!

AI is going to win, the economics of the IKEA effect, stop being so hard on your self and who controls the worlds oil reserves.

06/08/2021

Every journey seems overwhelming in the beginning. Whether it’s investing, building a business, career, health, fitness or some crazy goal.

They all start the same……with the first step!

05/14/2021

A healthy investment portfolio doesn't matter if you don't have a healthy mind and body.

As the saying goes for investing, the same goes for your mental and physical health:

"The best time to focus on your health was 20 years ago. The second best time is today."

Good day to get at it!

Happy Friday!

05/12/2021

Grab a cup of your favourite morning joe and enjoy this weeks reads.

Through Different Lenses 👓 / A Wednesday Weekly / 016

How to lose a monopoly (Benedict Evans)
10 Things You Shouldn’t Care About as an Investor (Ben Carlson)
The Limits of Investing Sanity (Morgan Housel)
The economics of movie product placements (The Hustle)
Why getting vaccinated for Covid-19 is more popular in the UK than in the US (Vox)

High growth names having a sell off, 10 things you shouldn't care about as an investor and the economics of movie product placement.

05/05/2021

Grab your favourite mug, fill it up with the good stuff and enjoy this weeks reads.

Through Different Lenses 👓 / A Wednesday Weekly / 015

Covid Gardens.
Your car as a software subscription.
How media consumption has changed over the years.

Covid gardens, you car as a software subscription and media consumption changes over the last decade.

04/28/2021

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

Forces driving the market, spectrum of optimism and pessimism and the power consumed in mining bitcoin. Dr. Seuss says read a book.

Take a page out of Dr. Seuss' book and enjoy the reads in this weeks newsletter. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Forces driving the market, spectrum of optimism and pessimism and the power consumed in mining bitcoin. Dr. Seuss says read a book.