Hi! I'm David.
Every two weeks, I share my thoughts about investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm in my fifties and still trying to figure stuff out.
Beyond the Cove - Field Notes #4
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Field Notes Edition #4 Welcome to another Field Notes edition of Beyond the Cove. Iām experimenting with a looser approach that's quicker to write and, hopefully, just as interesting for you to read. In these emails,...
Beyond the Cove - Field Notes #3
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Field Notes Edition #3 Welcome to another Field Notes edition of Beyond the Cove. Iām experimenting with some shorter formats that are quicker to write and, hopefully, just as interesting for you to read. Inspired by...
Beyond the Cove - Field Notes #2
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Field Notes Edition #2 Welcome to another Field Notes edition of Beyond the Cove. Iām experimenting with some shorter formats that are quicker to write and, hopefully, just as interesting for you to read. Inspired by...
Beyond the Cove - Field Notes, Outlasting Cycles, and Give Now
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Field Notes When I launched Beyond the Cove, it was really just a way to sharpen ideas by putting them into words and then out into the world. Writing helps me reflect on stuff and figure out what I actually believe....
Beyond the Cove - Trust Matters, Macro Roundtable, and Nobody Knows
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Beyond Returns My colleague Ken will retire in two weeks. When he does, I'll become the primary point of contact for more than 150 clients at Bath Saving Trust Company who have relied on Ken's guidance and counsel for...
Beyond the Cove - Deliberate Disconnect, Giving Advice, and Life Caddies
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Deliberate Disconnect For years, I've maintained an ambivalent relationship with LinkedIn. It's the only social media platform I check with any regularity, and for good reason. At its best, LinkedIn has provided me with...
Beyond the Cove - Two Tests, Practical Advice, and Lovable
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Two Tests After studying for more than a hundred hours over several months, I was finally ready to sit for the exam. I arrived at the testing center as planned, 45 minutes early. With the rain pounding the roof of the...
Beyond the Cove - Study Mode, Four Thoughts, and Cora
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Study Mode It's 5:45 on a Sunday morning, and I'm staring at practice problems for the CAIA Level 2 exam. Again. The mock exam scores aren't where they need to be. I'm hovering around 60% when I should be hitting 70% to...
Beyond the Cove - Small Treaties, Talent Whisperer, and Rain Dances
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Small Treaties In July 1944, 730 delegates from 44 countries assembled at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. As World War II entered its final phase, the Allied powers gathered in a spirit of...
Beyond the Cove - Remembering Doug, Inner Strength, and Swedish Dynasty
Welcome. š Every two weeks, I share my writing on investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm still trying to figure stuff out. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? See past articles and subscribe here. Running with Doug Note: I first shared "Running with Doug" with Beyond the Cove readers in late January 2023. As I find myself missing my friend Doug, as I do every year when the Super Bowl rolls around, I thought I'd...
Every two weeks, I share my thoughts about investing, career transitions, meaningful work, parenting, living intentionally, and other topics that engage me. I'm in my fifties and still trying to figure stuff out.