Vitaliy Katsenelson

Sharpen Your Mind

Sharpen Your Mind

I did not know much of anything when I started writing, and here I am, giving you writing advice and sharing my process with you.

De-Numb Your Mind

De-Numb Your Mind

I can definitely see how we are always trying to numb our minds. We constantly need the mental organ entertained and well-numbed with external stimuli.

My thoughts on the economy

My thoughts on the economy

A collection of my thoughts on the economy, government spending, interests rates, housing market, and other important points.

Atrocities in Israel

Atrocities in Israel

I have shared my thoughts on the horror of what is happening in Israel on Twitter. I was going to write something longer, but it is simply too painful: My son, Jonah, asked me why I hadn’t written anything about what has happened in Israel. I had to pause and think; I was frozen.

Why You Should Become an Investor

Why You Should Become an Investor

If you're a young person and you get into investing, make sure you get into investing for the right reason. Find out why you should become an investor in this video.

The 5 Books You Should Read – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 8

Reading is something I find extremely rewarding, so it is a pleasure to share five book recommendations and one bonus book with you.  Book Recommendations: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts  How To Think Like A Roman Emperor by Donald...

How Stoicism Can Change Your Thinking

How Stoicism Can Change Your Thinking

How stoic philosophy changed the way I think about life.

Advice Every Young Person Needs To Hear

Advice Every Young Person Needs To Hear

In this video, I am talking directly to young people leaving college. I hope you find this advice useful.

The 5 Investing Books Everyone Should Read

The 5 Investing Books Everyone Should Read

The 5 investing books everyone should read, recommendations by Vitali

Should You Worry About The Next Recession? – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 7

Worried about the next recession? Don't panic and listen to this. 📩 Sign up for my free weekly email newsletter  🎙 Check out my weekly podcast, The Intellectual Investor. 📚 GET MY BOOKS Soul in the Game - The Little Book of...

What You Should Look For When Hiring Someone

What You Should Look For When Hiring Someone

What you should look for when hiring someone?

The Power of Telling Stories

The Power of Telling Stories

Apple is the best storytelling company on the planet. This was the thought that ran through my mind as I watched Apple present its new products at the WWDC conference.

Stop Gambling and Start Investing – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 6

Too often, people try to gamble rather than invest. Here is what I think the difference is between the two. 📩 Sign up for my free weekly email newsletter  🎙 Check out my weekly podcast, The Intellectual Investor. 📚 GET MY BOOKS Soul...

Never Look At Money The Same Way

Never Look At Money The Same Way

When my wife and I got married, my friend Mark took us out to a lunch that forever changed my relationship with money.

My Father – A Life Worth Living – Ep 202

My father, Naum Katsenelson, passed away on August 10, 2023. Here is my ode to him. 📩 Sign up for my free weekly email newsletter  🎙 Check out my weekly podcast, The Intellectual Investor. 📚 GET MY BOOKS Soul in the Game - The...

What You Overlook In Investing - How you should invest

What You Overlook In Investing

In this video, I highlight some of the most overlooked factors in investing. I discuss the importance of understanding financials and looking deeper into company culture and management. I provide examples of CEO excesses, like the case of GE CEO Jeff Immelt, and interesting examples, like the case of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

My Letter To Young Investors - Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 5

My Letter To Young Investors – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 5

If you are a young investor or interested in investing, I think you can benefit from my advice in this video. 

The 5 Books You Should Read

The 5 Books You Should Read

Reading is something I find extremely rewarding, so it is a pleasure to share 5 book recommendations and one bonus book with you.

How You Can Be a Great Investor - Conversations with Vitaliy - Ep 4

How You Can Be a Great Investor – Conversations with Vitaliy – Ep 4

In this video I break down the keys to becoming a great investor.

Naum Katsenelson

Мой отец – Жизнь, которую стоит прожить

Мой папа, Наум Каценельсон, скончался 10 августа 2023 года. Я потратил недели, пытаясь написать о моем отце, бесплодно и тщетно, — в итоге я потерпел неудачу.

Naum Katsenelson

My Father – A Life Worth Living

I spent weeks trying to write about my father, but I failed miserably. As a writer, I have learned that there is no such thing as writer's block; either your idea is not fully developed, or there is a conflict between what you want to say and what appears on your pages.