Jon Lycett: Ethics and lifestyle choice - the reconciliatory balance

Balance

Tom Ellis
clock • 4 min read

As the question of ethics, sustainability and all-round ESG become more significant in our lives, as well as in the investment conversation, Jon Lycett discusses balance and compromises in a complicated world...

It's not easy reconciling personal ethics with the lifestyle and purchasing choices that we make in our daily lives. The burning question is: how do we balance personal ethics against the natural desire to look after our own financial wellbeing? And is it possible to find a fulfilling middle ground? What affects the choices we make? Negative media coverage can have serious ramifications when it comes to consumer purchasing and consequently share valuation. Spotify has spent billions on building up its podcast business and currently has over 3 million titles on its platform. The Joe Rogan...

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