Caveat Emptor

Every time we have experienced a liquidity squeeze in the last 40 years, the answer has been to pump money into the system. Eventually, the efficacy of liquidity as a tool declines. - Rick Rule

The more the state "plans" the more difficult planning becomes for the individual. - Friedrich A. Hayek

When a man realizes his littleness, his greatness can appear. - H. G. Wells

In 2007, the NASD merged with the Regulatory Division of the New York Stock Exchange to form the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. FINRA succeeded the NASD as the primary self-regulatory organization (SRO) for the securities industry.

FINRA is a ‘Private American Corporation’ replacing the NASD [founded in 1939, during a time when the U.S. securities markets were recovering from the Great Depression].

Lesson #1: Spiritual Awareness. The Regulators of the Tournament are privately owned by the Currency Cabal > Casio. It’s most important to understand the general macro rules of the game.

One owner & Creator of our concept was highly passionate about architecture & design as a young boy. During time in high school he never really knew the other owner as adjusting to new life in New England. Outlook of the world was limited to past experiences from family, state education & moving from the Midwest USA.

Early entry to ASU School of Architecture was withdrawn for USNA Annapolis [Navy Lacrosse Recruit]. Acceptance of knowing nothing with a healthy fear of never recalling seeing the world overwhelmed consciousness.

Mans got to know his limitations. - Clint Eastwood

Business transactions in Singapore & Japan were possible thru U.S. Navy Exchange. Traveling the world with some direct interaction with people seeking to improve their situation thru the market process was essential.

Moving west & taking action on home renovation while working for Honeywell Commercial Aviation Systems proved the concept of ‘More than One Life.’

A selfish life with little family allowed for the pursuit of surfing at the age of 31. Three years in corporate life in Arizona helped comprehend there was little time left to go for a lifestyle requiring flexibility & youthful energy.

At the age of 32 the author found himself living in a 2002 Eurovan while working for Morgan Stanley 7 days a week post NASDAQ crash and surfing daily.

Surfing kinetic energy proficiently for this small Indian required daily ‘paddling outs’ into ugly conditions in preparation for those epic days. *Putting in Time.

To be a real wave rider, understanding the macro of the ocean along with body preparation requires humility & acceptance. Commitment.

The bulk of the General Securities Representative (Series 7) in 2001 was Fixed Income Securities. This was counter intuitive to my general make up at that time.

Capitalism > ‘Give to Get.’

Total focus and commitment to achieve new skills & goals. Complete adherence to understanding essential concepts to preserve & grow essential seed corn for our business.

How is this relevant to Baja Kali Sur?

Systems Engineering 

Inter temporal - Strategic

Waves > Ocean in charge

Weekend thoughts with friends > Failure to eloquently suggest current path

Mindfulness

Inflection Points

Asymmetry > Convexity

Never the Arbiter of the Truth - Triangulation & Preparation for the coming storms

Don’t Fight Forces > Use Them. - R. Buckminster Fuller

Some books leave us free, and some books make us free.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson