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The Failure of The Receivables Exchange: A Bold Idea, Its Fatal Flaws, and Lessons Learned

The Failure of The Receivables Exchange: A Bold Idea, Its Fatal Flaws, and Lessons Learned

The Receivables Exchange was a great idea that did not work. This book examines the reasons for its failure with an eye to future possibilities.

2024

Charles R. Lightner

Charles R. Lightner

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Jeff Bezos Nails the AI Story

A clear and compelling view of its future in our lives

2d ago

Photo of circuit board with AI chip in center.

2d ago

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Long. Sweet. Valuable.

Natural Optimism Is a Gift

Forced optimism is a coping mechanism

Nov 11

Beautiful yellow flower.

Nov 11

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

What’s Your One Most Important Thing?

The power and the problem of hyper-focus

Nov 18

Street sign reading “Changed Priorities Ahead.”

Nov 18

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Said Differently

The Legal Immigration Numbers Are Surprisingly Rational

You wouldn’t know it from the political rhetoric

Oct 21

Statue of Liberty.

Oct 21

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ILLUMINATION

Take an Endorphin Bath Before Bed

A serotonin smoothie for sleep

May 11

Photo of a baby sleeping like a baby

May 11

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The Pub

Zuckerberg’s Pocket Change, Gilder’s Worst Bet, and My Biggest Investment Mistake

Some things you really shouldn’t do

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Photo from space.

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ILLUMINATION

Would You Trade Your Fears for Mine?

If you knew what I know …

5d ago

Photo of woman seated by bed with head in hands.

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The Shortform

I Didn’t Write That Story

OK, I did, but I didn’t publish it

5d ago

Man with hands over face.

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Coinmonks

Hoskinson Comes Home to Bitcoin

Cardano founder predicts BTC of $250,000 to $500,000 in 12 to 24 months

Nov 27

Bitcoin graphic.

Nov 27

Scott Bessent’s First Target— Deficit to GDP Reduction

Setting the bar for Musk and Ramaswamy

Nov 25

Treasury building, North facade.

Nov 25

Charles R. Lightner

Charles R. Lightner

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Husband, father, and grandfather | Rabbi, teacher, and student | I write about lots of things; mostly spirituality, Judaism, religion, economics, and fitness.

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