Is it possible to have too much optimism. In short, no. However, it is possible to have the wrong type of optimism. While negativity and pessimism are mental diseases, blind optimism and “happy talk” optimism lead countless people over financial cliffs. Here’s what I mean… When people who are in financial dire straits come to […]

Recently I was in a store and there was a small child barreling towards the stairs next to me… while simultaneously looking in the other direction. His mother was nearby and quickly uttered that oft-repeated warning to little children – “Watch where you’re going!” Good advice indeed, not only for children but for adults as […]

Thomas Stanley who wrote the book The Millionaire Next Door, explained in his book that the courage to be different is a contributing factor in most millionaire’s successes. “One of the reasons that millionaires are economically successful is that they think differently,” he writes. While no man is an island, those that profit from the […]

“Go to school and get a good paying job”. Ah, that age-old advice that’s been handed down by well-meaning parents for decades. Sounds great. Unfortunately, it’s so misguided. With this advice, your parents assume that you’ll get a good job and that they won’t have to worry about you. But the goals of “not worrying […]

Are your children making your poor? Boy, talk about a sensitive topic. Invariably when I’m asked for money advice, the conservation turns to how much money is being spent on the advice seeker’s kids. And how quickly the defensive walls come up! Those seeking my advice can be open to a lot of suggestions I […]

The rumor mill isn’t just for celebrities or politicians. It’s also for money. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and I hear it all. Investing is only for rich people. Wealth is only for a chosen few. What a bunch of garbage. Take a peek at some of the most common money myths that cross […]

Your attitude can make or break you. It’s virtually indisputable that your attitude determines how far you’ll go in life and a positive mental outlook can help you achieve optimal success. Having a winning attitude helps you cope with challenges and when you’re put to the test, you’re more likely to find your inner strengths […]

In last week’s post, I talked about intentions. Let’s continue along that theme. It seems like every day some celebrity, politician or other form of knucklehead, convinced they’re opinion is worth something, starts to spew some garbage while simultaneously putting their foot in their mouth. And then comes the inevitable… “I never meant any harm…” […]

What do you say about yourself that isn’t true? How’s that for a loaded question today? One of my favorite quotes on self-reflection is “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” This was one of the biggest revelations I had when I first got into personal development. You see, […]

You remember the movie Jerry Maguire, don’t you? Jerry Maguire (played by Tom Cruise) is a glossy young sports agent working for Sports Management International. After having a life-altering epiphany about his role as a sports agent, he writes a mission statement about perceived dishonesty in the sports management business and his desire to work […]

“Do as I say, not as I do.” Ah, that oft-repeated bit of parenting “wisdom”. It’s as if parents are really saying this – “I’m too lazy to actually do what I tell you to do, but what I’m telling you to do is very important, so do it!” “Yeah right”, says every kid. They’re […]