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Bill Belichick: Coaching like a master investor

Nov 18, 2009 Object

bill-belichick-coaching-like-a-master-investor New England Patriots’ fans may still be in pain over coach Bill Belichick’s risky, and failed, choice to throw a pass for a first down when he was at fourth-and-two against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night. On the Pats’ 28-yard line with just over two minutes on the clock, the botched play eventually cost New England the game, leading to Monday morning quarterbacking that dragged all the way into Tuesday.

It’s not much consolation for the Pats, but there’s an investing lesson here, says Michael Mauboussin, chief investment strategist with Legg Mason Capital Management and author of Think Twice: Harnessing the Power of Counterintuition. The question comes down to how you make your choices — whether you’re a football coach or an investor. Do you make your decisions based on a well-honed process or based on the eventual outcome?

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News & Rants: Momosphere: 11.6.09

Nov 6, 2009 Object

The H1N1 flu hysteria seems to have diminished among my friends. Most of us have made our decisions about whether we’ll get the vaccine for our children (so far, all of my mommy friends are leaning toward getting it), and now it’s just a matter of waiting for the word that it’s available. Of course, that doesn’t mean that I don’t worry when someone in my family complains of not feeling well. All it takes to jump-start my swine flu fears is a few sniffles.

Hit Me With Your Best (H1N1) Shot, Motherhood Uncensored
Blogger Kristen has been debating about whether to get the H1N1 vaccine for her two young children. One she finally decided to do it, she realized she couldn’t find a doctor who had the vaccine. She ended up dragging her kids to a community health center, where she waited in line for a very, very long time. After all that rigmarole, she thinks the health-care workers should give the parents a stiff drink as they give their kids a shot. It sounds fair to me.
Magic Red Syrup, Do Your Thing, Binkytowne
This mom-blogger’s whole family is battling H1N1 — and it’s not pretty. “On day two or three of the illness I thought I am fit, healthy, I’ll be over this soon. I haven’t been to work in over a week. I can function but I’m not well. I can’t wait for this to be over.”

How to Avoid Getting H1N1; Parents.com
If you’ve broken out into a sweat after reading this post, it might be time to read up on this virulent flu. Parents.com’s story has some common-sense tips on avoiding getting H1N1.

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Back on Hill, Automakers Defend Dealer Closings

Jun 15, 2009 Object

Executives from G.M. and Chrysler defended their decisions to shut down 2,000 dealerships, telling skeptical lawmakers that the cull was needed for the carmakers’ survival.