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 I had a conversation a few weeks ago that I can't stop thinking about. I was at a business dinner here in Las Vegas and ended up sitting next to a woman who runs a portfolio of companies across hospitality and real estate. Late 50s. Absolutely razor sharp. More energy at 9 PM than most people have at 9 AM. I made some offhand comment about how she seemed to have it all figured out. She laughed and said the honest answer was that two years ago she could barely get through a board meeting without her brain checking out by hour two. She told me she'd completely overhauled how she manages her health—not with a trainer or a diet, but with a physician who treats her biology like a system that can be measured, optimized, and maintained. That sent me down a rabbit hole. Here's what I found. Your Brain Doesn't Care About Your Title It doesn't matter how smart you are or how much experience you have. Your brain is an organ that runs on inputs. When those inputs are compr...

 Jonathan Bean has built a career around alternative asset management** and **institutional investing**, including co-founding platforms that provide capital to major insurers and early event-driven strategies. For more on his background and family enterprises, see https://jsbean.com and his professional profile. Alternative Investments: Exploring Paths to Diversification and Potential Long-Term Wealth Building The investment world has expanded far beyond traditional stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. **Alternative investments**—encompassing private credit, hedge fund strategies, event-driven approaches, insurance-linked securities, and more—have become essential tools for many sophisticated investors seeking greater diversification and exposure to non-correlated returns. Institutions like endowments, pension funds, and large insurers often allocate significant portions (frequently 15–30% or higher) to alternatives. The rationale? These strategies can tap into unique market ineffici...