Description
Ben has some big news. Actually, double big news! On what has become a holiday tradition here at Acquired, we cozy up to the fire to do our annual review of the show “in public”. We reflect on what can only be described as an absolutely mind-blowing 2023 (LVMH! Jensen! Costco! Charlie! Half a million plus listeners!) and look ahead to some big things cooking for 2024. Plus as always, we wrap with extended carve outs (joined this year by some surprise guests) for anyone still shopping for those holiday perfect gifts.
Huge thank you to everyone for making 2023 an amazing year again here in Acquired-land, and cheers to even greater things to come in 2023!
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Mark Leonard and David Senra’s holiday book recommendations on Blinkist, plus our favorite books on Ben & David’s Bookshelf
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Links / Extended Carve Outs!
The Psychology of Money
The Artist’s Way
Transitions
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Zojirushi hot water heater
Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GORE-TEX
Mill
June Oven
Silo
Alias
Warby Parker Amari glasses
Hoka Ora recovery shoes
Adobe Light Room
The Eureka Theory of Everything is Wrong by Derek Thompson
The Luxury Strategy
Candide
The QB School
MNF ManningCast
The Eras Tour
Uppababy Vista
The Joolz Aer Plus
Coco
At Present
Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
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