The Chop Wood, Carry Water

I am Alex - a thirtysomething tech manager turned avid reader, novice writer, and value hunter. Growing up in Campulung Muscel, a small town nestled in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, gave me a solid foundation in the principles of a happy life, hard work, perseverance, and resilience.

 

I possess a Master's Degree in Economic Cybernetics, Statistics, and Informatics; however, I wouldn't define myself strictly as a technical expert in those disciplines. Rather, my background includes engaging in diverse roles within IT companies where incremental progress advanced me into higher leadership positions. Along the way, though, something felt off; despite achieving success, I couldn’t shake the feeling of dissatisfaction. 

 

That’s when I realized true happiness lay in embracing simplicity-spending carefully and living within (and even beneath) my means. This realization not only gave me greater emotional peace but also ignited my love affair with value-based investments. This led me to discover Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffet, Charlie Munger, Mohnish Pabrai, Guy Spire, Li Lu, Howard Marks, Seth Klarman, Rob Vinall, and many other value-oriented investors. Today, I'm doing my best and beyond, adopting their knowledge, and focusing on the downside, while the upside takes care of itself.

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I am grateful for my experience and the people I've met around the world during my journey.

 

Let's explore together how investing works while compounding goodwill. If any of my readers feel that they share similar values or interests, then please don’t hesitate to connect or send me your thoughts.

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Alex, Founder of The Chop Wood, Carry Water Newsletter.