In the latest instalment of the Film series “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”, the character Jake Moore (the idealistic stock broker son-in law) asks one of the Billionaire Investors “What’s your number?” Perplexed, the Billionaire asks for clarification. Jake replies “How much is enough, how much money is enough ….what’s your number?” The Billionaire smiles … Continue reading
Category Archives: Wealth
Capital Accumulation – Part II
My last blog addressed how people can accumulate capital through managing their expenses and consumption. Many other articles are aimed at increasing your income. So now what do we do with this money once we have it? How do we make it start working for us to maximize its potential? The Pyramid approach First let … Continue reading
What can we learn from the Olympic Athletes?
It always amazes me; the psychology of sports. As I wrote in June 2013: I am fully aware of the power of the mind when it relates to not just sports, but business…and ultimately success and failure. How can Olympic records, as they relate to time, distance, and precision, be constantly broken year after year? … Continue reading
Success, Horace Greely, and Na-nana-nana
Get over it. Not everyone hopes you are successful. Outside of your parents and (maybe) family; it is a lion’s den. On the contrary most hope… heck, they pray that you aren’t successful. This applies to work, relationships, and generally everything. Where does my cynicism originate? How can I be so pessimistic about my fellow-man? … Continue reading
The Wolf of Wall Street…no pun intended
After a few jabs in my ribs from friends, my latest article is definitely inspired by the movie release last week! – Scott Wolf Martin Scorsese’s newest film, The Wolf of Wall Street, depicts the sad and dark side of the capitalistic machine. As many know by now, it’s based on the true life debauchery … Continue reading