by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Why Integrity Matters https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Integrity-1.mp3 Integrity is one of the most admired yet least negotiable human qualities. It is often spoken about in abstract terms, but its meaning is deeply practical. At its simplest, integrity...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
The Power of Inversion Thinking https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Inversion-Thinking-3.mp3 Inversion thinking is a deceptively simple mental model with outsized power. Popularized by Charlie Munger—Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner and vice...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Learning From Pain https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pain.mp3 Pain has long been one of humanity’s most effective teachers. From early childhood to adult life, some lessons only truly register when they hurt. The phrase “don’t touch the hot stove”...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
You Have One Mouth and Two Ears https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/You-Have-One-Mouth-and-Two-Ears.mp3 The quote “you have one mouth and two ears and they should be used in the same proportions” captures a simple but powerful truth, especially in the world...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Big Hat, No Cattle https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Big-Hat-No-Cattle.mp3 The saying “big hat, no cattle” comes from ranching culture, where a wide-brimmed hat might signal status and experience—but only cattle prove you actually know the work. Over...
by Alex vonAllmen | Feb 5, 2026 | blog
Pigs Get Fat, Hogs Get Slaughtered https://upnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pigs-Get-Fat.mp3 The saying “pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered” is a blunt piece of folk wisdom, but its relevance in business and life is enduring. At its core, the phrase warns...
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