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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Links / Extended Carve Outs!
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<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-hardback-Timeless-happiness/dp/0857199099/">The Psychology of Money</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252/">The Artist’s Way</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Transitions-Making-Sense-Lifes-Changes-ebook/dp/B07QGRGDKJ">Transitions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555">Thinking, Fast and Slow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R4HKIV8/">Zojirushi hot water heater</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nike.com/t/pegasus-trail-4-gore-tex-mens-waterproof-trail-running-shoes-qdcSR6">Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GORE-TEX</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mill.com">Mill</a></li>
<li><a href="https://juneoven.com">June Oven</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14688458/">Silo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285333/">Alias</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/amari/arabica-matte?w=medium">Warby Parker Amari glasses</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hoka.com/en/us/recovery-comfort-shoes/ora-recovery-shoe-2/1119397.html?dwvar_1119397_color=BBLC">Hoka Ora recovery shoes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom/">Adobe Light Room</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/01/science-technology-vaccine-invention-history/672227/">The Eureka Theory of Everything is Wrong</a> by Derek Thompson</li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Luxury-Strategy-Break-Marketing-Brands/dp/0749464917">The Luxury Strategy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candide">Candide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheQBSchool">The QB School</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manningcast">MNF ManningCast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28814949/">The Eras Tour</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uppababy.com/strollers/full-size/vista-v2/jake/">Uppababy Vista</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.joolz.com/us/en/strollers/310110-M.html">The Joolz Aer Plus</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/">Coco</a></li>
<li><a href="https://atpresent.com">At Present</a></li>
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‍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.

Ben Gilbert

David Rosenthal

Holiday Special 2023

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 [&hellip;]

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