Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/0:00Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Independent ThinkingSubscribe to watchFollow the crowd... lose timeReal examples of companies that appear to be one thing, but are actually something else...The Independent ThinkingJun 20, 2025∙ Paid51ShareDear Member,This week we are going to get real examples of companies that appear to be one thing, but are actually something else…This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inWeekly ThoughtsWeekly reflections on business, finances, and independent thinking.Weekly reflections on business, finances, and independent thinking.SubscribeAuthorsThe Independent ThinkingRecent PostsThe crowd is often wrong.Jul 4 • The Independent Thinking and Marcelo MariniThe Illusion of SecurityJun 13 • The Independent ThinkingThe Hidden Cost of DiversificationJun 6 • Marcelo MariniYou may be getting poorer — even as your net worth growsMay 22 • Marcelo MariniMastering Mental Focus Apr 30 • Marcelo MariniThink wisely, act rightSep 25, 2024 • Marcelo MariniThe Power of Daily Rituals and ConsistencySep 12, 2024 • Marcelo Marini