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Many Worlds
“The world is deep, and deeper than day can comprehend.” -Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra I’ve always been interested in the bizarre, stranger-than-fiction workings of the sub-atomic world. It’s been said that the behavior of subatomic particles is not only stranger than we imagine, but stranger than we can imagine. When an electron (a negatively …
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Tim Coats
Feb 143 min read


Maybe So, Maybe Not
A thoughtful meditation on uncertainty, perspective, and why today’s challenges may not be what they seem.

Tim Coats
Jun 1, 20255 min read


Future-Proof Investing
A practical reflection on investing, discipline, and the timeless principles that build financial security over decades.

Tim Coats
Apr 13, 20254 min read


Values, Beliefs, and Listening To Grandma
A heartfelt reflection on values, character, and the enduring wisdom passed down through family and experience.

Tim Coats
Mar 2, 20254 min read


The Hubris of Certainty
Tim reflects on certainty, open-mindedness, and the unexpected opportunities that emerge when we remain willing to change our minds.

Tim Coats
Apr 21, 20243 min read


Rules To Live By
A collection of timeless life principles gathered over decades of reflection, offering practical wisdom for living well.

Tim Coats
Apr 7, 20242 min read
Living In The Moment
I still remember the last day of sixth grade. I went to a K-6 school. Sixth graders were at the top of the food chain. The “little kids” looked at us with a mixture of respect and fear, which was not lost on us! Staring out the window, I thought to myself, ”I’m a big …
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Tim Coats
Feb 14, 20212 min read
Clear Mind, Open Heart
How would you define a clear mind? Our company CEO had a photographic memory and it was pretty intimidating. I made a presentation to him one day and he interrupted me: “Wait a minute Tim, six months ago, on slide 24 you indicated……”. Wait? What? I had no idea what was on slide 24! His …
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Tim Coats
Jul 12, 20202 min read
Just Like Me
This past Father’s Day, I was thinking about my father who passed away nine years ago. Dad was the most influential person in my life. What occurred to me, for the first time, was that had he not been my Dad, I would likely have never met him. That sounds stupidly obvious, but there’s more …
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Tim Coats
Jun 28, 20202 min read
The Illusion of Separation
The illusion that we are separate and independent from each other and the world is a leading cause of social ills and unhappiness. This week’s post is about the origin of this dangerous notion and the importance of dispelling it. Awareness is fueled by our ability to distinguish between sights, sounds, taste, touches, scents and …
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Tim Coats
May 31, 20202 min read
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