Clear Thinking in a Noisy World

Anthony Gallea spent 45 years earning the trust of other financial professionals and colleagues. With his corporate responsibilities now complete, he offers insight, analysis, and the kind of perspective that only comes from decades of experience.

Commentary from a trusted advisor on markets, media, and modern life.

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What’s Inside Working Profit

Real-world insight from a seasoned investor. No hype, no jargon—just honest analysis to help you think more clearly and to act more effectively with your money.

life lessons & strategies

historical insight into current events

Social & Political Commentary

financial & economic trends

Context is everything. Explore today’s issues through the lens of history, with the kind of perspective that only decades of education and lived experience can offer.

A clear-eyed take on the behavior of crowds, the rise of outrage, and what it means to lead with principle.

Lessons from a life well lived—on earning trust, making sound choices, and staying steady in a world that often isn’t.

Every boom brings its prophets. But behind the media glow and confident predictions lies a familiar pattern—one that rarely ends well for the follower. This essay unpacks our enduring fascination with financial “gurus,” the statistical truth behind their rise, and the risk of mistaking visibility for wisdom. If you’ve ever been tempted to follow someone who seems to have it all figured out, read this first.

One great year, a media blitz, and suddenly they’re the oracle. But behind every “guru” is a bell curve, and this piece shows you exactly where the myth begins to crack.

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