There’s an old joke about the police asking the freshly caught bank robber why he robs banks. “Because that’s where the money is”, replied the thief! I went into sales because that’s where the money was. I knew how to identify prospects, understand their problems, and how to solve them. I spent years perfecting these […]
It’s been repeated so often by guidance counselors, career coaches and your parents that you’d think that they’re all getting paid every time they utter the words. Indeed, “follow your passion” has become a hallmark piece of career advice. Heck, even my own mentor, Warren Buffett, suggests that those who are starting out should do […]
Just when you think you’ve seen it all… This past week, Switzerland became the first country in the world to hold a nationwide vote to introduce an unconditional basic income. The proposal would have guaranteed an income to Switzerland’s residents, whether they were employed or not. This is an idea that other countries are looking […]
“There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries.” -Shakespeare Are you giving your all to achieve financial freedom? Your absolute best and everything you’ve got to get there? In sports, this is […]
Ask a stupid question and you’ll get a stupid answer. Most people would agree with that statement, especially when someone is asking you a stupid question! But what if the tables were turned? What if instead, you ask yourself stupid questions? Guess what? You’ll also get stupid answers. You see, people often don’t ask questions […]
You’re ready. It’s a new year and it’s time to get serious about wealth. On your short list of goals is to finally break the million dollar mark! Forget all the non-sense about the winning the lottery as your way to wealth. Here’s a quick infographic describing what it really takes to make your very […]
The pseudo-scientists will tell you that stress is not caused by circumstances in your life. Or by emotions you experience, either. They say it is caused by your resistance to your life. In their world, it is possible for you to encounter a wide variety of circumstances in your life, but it is your resistance to […]
Over the years, I’ve come to realize a simple principle: nothing happens to a person. No. When things happen, they happen through a person. After all, you’re the captain of your ship. As I mentioned in my ebook, when someone accepts this fact, their new mantra becomes: “if it’s got to be, it’s got to […]
Back in May, my team and I attended the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder’s meeting in Omaha. As we were waiting in line to get into the Quest Center that morning, I was struck by the presence of another line that had formed outside. The other line that had formed was not waiting to get inside. […]
