This simple philosophy has been my compass for most of my adult life. It has guided me in investment decisions, work problems, love, and just dealing with the stresses of everyday living. Some might say, it is the hallmark of a contrarian. Others might say, it is a crafty defensive mechanism to not deal with … Continue reading
I will once again revert back to my old friend, George Clason’s book “The Richest Man in Babylon.” Chapter 6 talks about a spear maker who received a windfall from the King, and was then besieged hourly by requests for money, loans and investment schemes from friends and family. We have all been there. “I … Continue reading
Capital Accumulation. Oh no! Not another one of those self-help, “Are you saving enough for retirement?” “Don’t end up sleeping in the back of your car at 70” or… “if I go to dinner tonight, I’ll be on food stamps tomorrow,” articles. Will I be able to retire (if I want to)? Am I destined to … Continue reading
I’ve written previously about the next big thing, and how to know when you’re on the cusp of financial greatness. Interestingly enough, certain signs often pop up around me that remind me of some missed “life changing” opportunities in my own life. The fact of the matter is, you don’t have to be Superman to … Continue reading
Improvements and innovations have always been built on the foundations of their predecessors. Horses to buggies to automobiles Signal fires to drums to telegraph to telephone Mail to email to texting At the end of World War II, the jet engine was just being introduced and 24 years later, a man walked on the moon–now … Continue reading
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