Thinking Practice #1A Knife Is Just a Knife. So Is a Stock.

— A Zen Approach to Investing and Life

This episode was inspired by a book written by Japanese Buddhist scholarShizuka Sasaki, who explains Buddhism not as religion,but as a system of thinking.

In one chapter, Sasaki uses a simple metaphor: a knife.A knife itself is neither good nor bad —only its use gives it meaning.This idea applies directly to investing.

We often label stocks as “good” or “bad,”but in reality, a stock is just a tool.Its value depends on who uses it,for what purpose,and with what mindset.

This podcast does not offer market predictions or strategies.Instead, it invites you to pause and reflecton how you use money, time, information, and tools.

Thinking Practice is a quiet seriesfor investors who want to think clearly,calmly,and responsibly —in markets, and in life.