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
Two weeks in—how to make your 2014 New Year’s Resolutions stick
I thought I’d wait a couple of weeks to make sure that this article was relevant. We have all made our New Year’s resolutions of self improvement in life, work, love, and finance. With a high probability, these self-imposed goals are a distant memory or on “tomorrow we start” to do list. So how can … Continue reading
Bruce Lee, Henry Ford, and Mark Zuckerberg…my “Dream Team”
Forty years after the death of legendary martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee, he is still revered as the best, the one –of –a-kind, the innovator, the personification of martial arts. How can this be? Martial Arts were first recorded in ancient Egypt, as far back as 3400 B.C.. We see accounts throughout history–by the … Continue reading
Bulls make money, Bears make money–Pigs get slaughtered
Okay, you’ve been following my blogs and advice on saving, anticipating, avoiding scams, being opened to new ideas and opportunities. But most of all, you followed Grace Century’s predictions for a weaker dollar, higher rates, strong real estate, and higher equity markets over the last two years: 2013 Global and Regional Financial Predictions 2014 Global and Regional … Continue reading