INVESTING, FREEDOM & THE REAL JOURNEY
Writing
Notes on investing, financial independence, work, enough and the decisions behind building a life with more freedom.
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Investment Thesis Template: A Research Checklist for Long-Term Investors
A practical investment thesis template covering business quality, valuation, catalysts, risks, dilution, position size and what would invalidate the view.
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Rome Resources (AIM: RMR): Why Resource Definition Matters More Than Headline Potential
A cautious RMR thesis focused on Kalayi resource definition, grade, licence conversion, ownership and DRC execution risk.
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7 One-Person Businesses You Can Start With Under £500
A practical UK-focused comparison of seven one-person business models that can be tested with under £500, including costs, customer acquisition and the trade-offs that matter.
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Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) Investment Thesis: Can Aviation Software Become the Real Business?
Surf Air Mobility’s credible thesis is SurfOS, not imminent electric aircraft. Here is the SRFM opportunity, evidence to track and the risks.
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Concentrated Investing: Position Size, Risk and Review Rules
A personal, educational guide to concentrated investing, covering position sizing, correlation, dilution, thesis invalidation and review rules. Not a model portfolio.
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How Much Should I Invest Each Month to Reach £1m?
How much to invest monthly to reach £1m, using time, contributions and illustrative returns.
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Interactive Brokers vs Trading 212: Which Is Better for UK Investors?
A practical Interactive Brokers vs Trading 212 comparison for UK investors weighing simplicity, flexibility and long-term fit.
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Monthly Portfolio Review: July 2026
A dated record of the main IBKR ISA at the 31 July 2026 close, the July reallocations and the concentration risks I am carrying.
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The Freedom I Didn’t Expect to Value Most
The most valuable freedom on the path to financial independence has not been luxury. It has been psychological room.