Debt sucks! It really, really sucks. I’ve been there (over $40,000 in the hole, with nothing to show for it) and it’s depressing as hell! It truly is a suffocating feeling… But, with patience and a few smart practices, it can be overcome. I just finished Dave Ramsey’s book – The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: …
Way of the peaceful warrior by Dan Millman… If you want to know how to live a happy life.. read this book (or at least watch the movie) and live by it. It’s filled with knowledge and deep insights. The book is about a young man named Dan who is a very competitive and ambitious …
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is a short story that seems simple enough, but there are many life lessons interwoven throughout. At the heart of the story is an old Cuban fisherman who never gives up. The old man lives a tough life of unending struggle with fate and chance. His …
Want to get things done and be successful? It all comes down to your level of self-discipline. No matter what goal you are trying to reach in your life (fitness, health, wealth, etc.), the number one, most important principal to achieving this goal is your level of self-discipline. The habit of self-discipline must be cultivated. …
You’re balding… Do you shave it or desperately hold on to every last hair? I avoided the rain because it made my hair look thinner. I avoided the wind because it highlighted my bald spots. I avoided bright lighting because it showed how much hair I had lost. I tried Rogaine, hair thickening shampoo, and …
I love my fellow man! Maybe it’s because we are all family. Did you know that we are all at least 50th cousins? This can be explained by the idea of pedigree collapse. You can read more about it here – Pedigree Collapse and here – The Straight Dope. What I take away from that is 2 …
I discussed habits in my last post and wanted to further explain willpower since it plays such a critical role in developing habits. Lack of willpower is a HUGE reason why people can’t follow through with their goals. What is willpower? Willpower (self-control) is the ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. Some …
Do you want to change your life? If so, you need to first change your habits! We are creatures of habit. When you wake up in the morning, you probably follow a certain routine… Checking your cell phone, checking your e-mail, drinking a glass of water, getting some coffee, etc. Throughout the day you can …
Step 7 – Just do it, enjoy it, and share it! Tony’s message is simple here: The secret to living is giving. Look at how far we have come as a species and realize that we’re extremely lucky. We have incredible technology that allows us to video chat with people from across the world, we have advanced …
Step 6 – Billionaires playbook – It’s time to meet the masters Ray Dalio’s tips: 1 – Don’t lose – protect downside 2 – Risk a little to make a lot, look for home runs (asymmetric returns – risk/reward) 3 – Anticipate and diversify 4 – You’re never done learning, earning, growing, giving I found …