OMD Ventures

“Writing is thinking. To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it’s so hard.” - David McCullough

OMD’s ABCs Newsletter (Free)

I explore humanity and write about what I’ve thought from the venture. Thoughts from reading books, watching movies, listening to podcasts, and the consumption of everything else people create. Consider me a curator who sprinkles in his opinion.

It’s published every Tuesday.

The ABCs of the OMD learning function are below:

Art: Books, Movies, Creations
Business: Investing, Systems, Work
Culture: People, Self, Observations

The intellectual goal is to think independently — whatever that looks like. But I’m just trying to get stronger (1400lbs powerlifter total while looking strong for once), wealthier ($5m, that’s my number), and wiser (???).

I think understanding the self is the way to get there and I’m hoping exploring humanity is the way to it. It’s what I like doing so I’m rationalizing my way there.

Join the community of readers made up of leaders at KPMG, Fairfax, BMO to investors at OMERs, Mawer Investment, and startup leaders at Zola, Clio.

OMD’s Journal (Premium)

OMD’s Journal (Old Man Dan’s Journal) is a newsletter that documents my pursuit to be healthy, wealthy, and wise through the practices of investing, powerlifting and writing. It’s the premium product that keeps OMD Ventures afloat.

My goal is to become the best investor, powerlifter, and writer I can be. OMD’s Journal is my way of sharing the progress, mistakes, and learnings with those who enable my dream to become a reality.

Read more about the why, how, and what here:

Learn About OMD Journal

The current format is 23 newsletters in a year. That’s two newsletters a month and one in December delivered on Sundays.

11 Investing Journals (Evolved as of April 2022)
11 Powerlifting Journals (October 2021 - Back to Repping 405s)
1 Annual Report of Investing, Powerlifting, and Writing

The Powerlifting Journal focuses on my practice of functional powerlifting. It’s a monthly reflection on the full health system of recovery, nutrition, and training per my daily powerlifting journal.

The Investing Journal focuses on my practice of value investing in culture and people. It’ll go through my monthly learnings from books, interviews, research, and speak to an array of companies I own and find interesting. It’ll reflect on the decisions I made on the journey to becoming the best investor I can be.

See my full body of work @ Omdventures.com