David Alade

A place where I organise the chaos of my mind

Hello, I’m David Alade

I created this website to bring some order to the chaos in my mind. With countless thoughts and contemplations vying for attention, I give life to the most intriguing ones by writing them down and sharing them here.

Whatever brought you here, this quick guide will point you in the right direction:

  1. Long-Form Articles: my in-depth pieces, each a 4 to 10 minute read.

  2. Short Thoughts: brief reflections on career, investing, life and faith. Each takes a minute or less to read, but often leaves you thinking far longer.

  3. Investing and Personal Finance: my thoughts and reflections on money, wealth, poverty and growth, and what they mean for your own finances.

  4. Recommended Books: a curated list of the books that shaped my thinking, alongside insightful book summaries.

  5. Mind Without Boundary Newsletter: written for my true fans. Subscribe and stay connected.

  6. Feeling stuck or uncertain in your career? I help ambitious professionals gain clarity, make better decisions and unlock their full potential through tailored career consulting. Let’s talk →

About me

Want to know more about me? Read on.

9-5

By day, I’m a data consultant working mainly with clients in financial services. I define data strategies, design the operating models to deliver them, and see them through: building data products, establishing data governance and bringing in new technology.

Hobbies

Writing is my first love. I also enjoy photographing landscapes, nature and cats, and I’ve recently started sharing my photos on Instagram.

I love meeting people who are doing interesting things, and I try to add value to everyone I connect with. I hope to be a valuable resource for you too.