Edward Dressel
By Edward Dressel 1/3/2024
The most powerful force in the Universe is compound interest. - Albert Einstein
In 1984, the Portland Trailblazers selected Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan as their draft pick—and as the saying goes, the rest is history. Although Sam Bowie was a terrific 7’3” center, his name has long been forgotten...
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By Edward Dressel 9/28/2023
A few years ago, my wife went to a garage sale and bought a box of old books for $25. She came home as excited as I had ever seen her. Why? One of the books was an 1831 edition of The Federalist Papers. We searched online and were thrilled to see an estimated value of $500. Those poor sellers had...
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By Edward Dressel 3/16/2023
Unfortunately, recently I have needed a little bit more dental care than usual. My dentist has referred me to several specialists, and the specialist has always been more expensive than my local dentist, and most of the time, it is by a lot. The adage, “Riches are in the niches” echoes as I pay my...
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By Edward Dressel 12/15/2022
People can understand simple things with ease, so “simple” is a great place to start when explaining new concepts to others. Focusing on simple concepts gives people a foundation where they can make connections and later build on those new ideas. But even seemingly simple ideas, like so many things...
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By Edward Dressel 9/22/2022
Having completed my fourth Half Ironman a few weeks ago, I have been reflecting on what I have learned.
From the very start, I’ve been surprised how often endurance sports training is compared to more typical athletic activities. I enjoyed sports in high school and have enjoyed the three...
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