Friday, February 13, 2026

The Highest Calling

I've been looking for a business book written in novel form that captures the same magic as Goldratt's The Goal, which is a rare gem where deep operational and management insights feel like a gripping story rather than a dry textbook. The Goal nailed it with its compelling narrative about a plant manager racing against time. Recently, I picked up The Highest Calling by Lawrence Janesky, a business parable centered on Troy Becker, a struggling remodeling business owner who's been grinding for 12 years without much to show for it.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Karsan Value Funds: 2025 Q4 Results

Karsan Value Funds (KVF) is a value-oriented fund, as described here. Due to securities regulations, the fund is not open to the public at this time. Should that change in the future, there will be an announcement on this site.

Friday, January 2, 2026

From Barista to Billionaire

I just finished Never Enough: From Barista to Billionaire by Andrew Wilkinson, and it hit differently because Andrew and I hail from the same region and so we know some of the same people.