Introduction to the World
I started this blog a few years ago (2008) as a way of jotting down and describing funny interactions I had with people. I would listen to statements and quibbles individuals would make about the ways of the world, and invariantly discovered that I do not think or work within the same framework as they do. My thoughts and methods being considerably emerged in the Economic Way of Thinking.
I wanted an outlet, and a method of conveying every day economic ideas to people. However, I felt uncomfortable being bold about the applications of economic concepts, as well as in my ability to introduce people to the basic principles; I was unsure of my knowledge and persuasiveness. So, I abandon the endeavor, always with the intention of revitalizing it one day. I would put my psychoanalysis on the shelf and focus on my own path. Until today...
Today, I started reading a book that provided me with insightful advice. The author said (paraphrasing): if you want to be successful in achieving your goals in life, start now. Don't wait for the moment you think you are ready.
Reading that made me realize that it has been almost three years since I shelved this endeavor. Since then, I've gone back to school and now have my Masters in Economics, and only have a little way to go before receiving my PhD. On top of that, I am also teaching undergraduate students in the subject. I cannot use an utter lack of knowledge as an excuse anymore. So now, I am taking that author's advice and just starting.
This blog with be a combination of new observations and learnings from economics, with some retelling of old stories that make me laugh and also bring me back to the reason I started writing to the abyss of the world-wide web. My goal is to bring economics into more people's minds, and persuade them to take up the Economic Way of Thinking. I am continuing my life-long education, and my hope is to bring others along for the journey.
-JGR
