Our Founders
Robert M. Watson
Co-Founder & Economic Analyst
“Knowledge is a commodity to be shared. For knowledge to pay dividends, it should not remain the monopoly of the selected few.” ― Moutasem Algharati
At Beyond the Hype, we understand that knowledge over generations is our commodity. It’s an experience that we share with you. From the seasoned professional to the novice, we learn every day. I want to think of myself as the observer. One who tries to understand the world around him, the history of the markets, and the untold truth of how things work.
I am a man whose been on this earth for less than three decades. Following in the footsteps of a man with excellent knowledge and perspective. Learning from my experience with life, the intelligence side of the military, and as a student at Texas A&M. Studying a BS in Leadership with a minor in History and Military studies. Why are they important? Leadership studies people, studying the volume of why people do what they do, and helps us understand how to influence them. History and Military studies because they are almost the same. Great Economic periods in our history follow significant military historical events. Learning how they correlate to our markets helps me understand everything as an Analyzer—learning every day and continuing to learn to finish a Master’s, writing a book (stay tuned), and working towards a possible Ph.D.
I am developing my mind, becoming a top trader on the market, and understanding media bias. I want these things for myself in the future and for you, our readers.
Each day we will filter the daily firehose of information through our twelve maxims.
Feel free to email me at robertmwatson@beyondthehype.media, and happy hunting.
Robert Q Watson
Co-Founder & Writer
“Study history if you would divine the future.” -Confucius
Insight. Perspective. Wisdom.
True wisdom is timeless. Having awoken from a decade-long pseudo cryogenic freeze, I am confronted by interesting cultural shifts. A firehose of media and information pummels us daily through a handheld portal to a different time and space. Truth is now data-driven and contextual, not absolute. Candidly, the benefits of on-demand data, knowledge, and information are endless and unique. As a society, we can grow, evolve and balance our world exponentially fast. That being said, the price tag for our new on-demand abundance is ransomed with our fleeting attention span—a Faustian bargain in the making.
As a writer, I find myself in fierce competition with an audience. I love to compete. However, I fear chasing my audience with salacious narratives and grand promises is a fool’s errand. Therefore, I will offer opinions, insights, and predictions without the usual pontification of an expert, being readily accountable for my words, all while trying not to bore anyone. And see who listens.
“You can rob me. You can starve me. You can beat me. You can kill me………..just don’t bore me.” —Clint Eastwood, from the movie Heartbreak Ridge.
I have lived at great heights during my first six decades on this big blue marble, often on the razor’s edge. Consequently, I have enjoyed incredible successes and mind-numbing failures. Truthfully, I have had a hell of a view. Through a strange twist of fate, this blog and its intellectual property will be the fusion of the talents of my son, Robert, and me. We are two generations of US military intelligence professionals spread 30 years apart. Yes, we have both toiled for big brother. Our lives and service to our country have shaped and textured our perspectives.
At Beyond the Hype, we are dedicated to a metric-driven lens on the world. Even though many of our topics are tedious and the conclusions subtle, our research and advice will be timely and precise so that you can call the balls and strikes. Not us. When we are correct, we want applause. And, when we are wrong, we want to be roundly booed. Not too loud. Please. Lastly, as I am a big fan of a little mystery, I will disclose the particulars of my CV over time. Slowly, like sipping your hot morning coffee, savoring a fine wine, or kissing a gorgeous woman for the first time. Some things should not be rushed. Follow me on Instagram @robertqwatson.
Feel free to email me at robertwatson@beyondthehype.media, and happy hunting.