What is the project?
The primary goal of this ultralearning project is to trade a paper account throughout 2024 and attain a Sharpe ratio of 3 for the final quarter.
The secondary goal is to document my journey in doing so.
Why?
I want to learn about the world, and its people, have grounded opinions, be able to put my money where my mouth is, and survive doing so.
I also believe strong financial stewardship will pay dividends throughout my life.
If I get rich along the way, I will have a better idea of how to put wealth to work.
Why blog?
I want to improve my communication skills and hold myself accountable for past statements.
Learning methods?
Hands-on paper trading as soon as possible
Relevant coursework
Collaboration with other people in the space
What about the rest of my life?
I'm 30, married, have a dog, and am cofounder and CTO at a real estate marketing company called TwnSqr.
As things stand, my schedule looks roughly like this:
5:45: awake
5:55: exit bathroom
6:05: walk Oliver and journal (voice memo)
6:20: meditate
6:30: stretching and mobility work
7:00: workout
8:00: shower
8:10 - 9:00: Breakfast and skim news
9:00 - 12:00: TwnSqr
12:05: Quick walk for Olly
12:10: grab a quick snack
12:30 - 1:00: Finish up any needed work for TwnSqr
1:00 - 2:30: Ultralearning
2:30 - 3:00: Longer walk for Olly, listening to audiobook/podcast
3:00 - 4:30: Ultralearning
4:30 - 6:00: Dinner and family time
6:00 - 8:00: Ultralearning
8:00: Blog
8:30: brush teeth etc, family time
8:50: in bed, reading
9:15: asleep
I will also need to field things that come up for TwnSqr during those Ultralearning periods, so they will not be "pure", but I do not expect this to form too much of a detraction. Generally, I expect to have at least 3 hours I can dedicate to ultralearning on weekdays, probably closer to 4.5 hours. On weekends, 6 should be readily attained.
Progress Today
Today was abnormally consumed with TwnSqr for a Saturday: I was catching up from traveling yesterday.
Regardless, today I focused on the project definition and metalearning. Key accomplishments:
Established the goal for the project
Identified first courses to complete:
Established this blog