The Big Trade Podcast, part 2 of 2: Ender’s Game ft. Tom Ruby

September 1st, 2015|0 Comments

Tom sits down with Peter Pham for another tactful conversation on strategic planning. To begin part two of their two-part discussion, Peter talks about how to cut out of the noise of bad information in decision-making. Tom then shares his experience with his consultant business. This is followed by a discussion on their mutual interest in the military science fiction novel, Ender’s Game, which was transformed into a movie in 2013. The discussion then progresses to cover social trends in regards to personal expertise. After that, Tom talks about his greatest strategists and their tactics [...]

The Big Trade Podcast, part 1 of 2: The Arts of War ft. Tom Ruby

August 26th, 2015|0 Comments

Tom joins The Big Trade Series for the first in a two-part conversation. Peter and Tom start off by talking about strategies based on limited resources. The two then delve to various topics including strategies for startups, the difference in mind set between the East and the West, and various determinants of individual and business success. After that, Peter shares some tactics that he uses to do business in Vietnam, particularly relating to taking advantage of digital marketing. They then discuss how to use quantitative analysis in trading and how this method works in predicting [...]

Art of Manliness: Podcast #121

July 3rd, 2015|0 Comments

Tom was recently featured on episode 121 of the popular Art of Manliness podcast, a podcast devoted to men’s interests and lifestyle with content geared to helping men become better men. Tom discusses how the Average Joe can improve his critical thinking and be a better strategist. More info at artofmanliness.com.

Endercast: Ender’s Game Podcast #18

February 2nd, 2015|0 Comments

Tom was recently featured on episode 18 of the popular Endercast podcast, a podcast devoted to the popular Ender series novels by Orson Scott Card. Tom talks about his involvement in Card’s book “Ender’s World.”

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Ronda – Andalusian Clifftop Treasure

August 23rd, 2023|0 Comments

Winding through the mountains of Andalusia, passing miles and miles of olive groves, small villages, and peaks, our excitement approaching Ronda grew each minute. Maite in Malaga told us we really ought to consider rearranging our schedule and spending a couple of days in Ronda. She was right about every recommendation thus far, so we made it happen and were excited to get there. The online pictures were amazing, and we were excited to get there in person. The bus station is not far from the geographic center of town, up the hill. Walking to our B&B afforded a chance [...]

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