Omaha. October 16, 2008. A date that will be forever immortalized in the investing world. On this day, Warren Buffett pens an op-ed for the New York Times, entitled “Buy American. I Am.” You can read it here. In the article, the billionaire said he was employing his personal investment account (outside of Berkshire Hathaway), that had […]
Benjamin Franklin is known to most as a scientist and inventor, and possibly as a politician. What most people are probably not aware of, however, are Franklin’s contributions to personal finance. In his book, “The Way to Wealth”, Franklin shared his unique perspective on wealth and spending. The Way to Wealth was written in – […]
“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 […]
Their headlines read like something right out of the Hollywood tabloid magazines found in the junk food section of the supermarket: Will you survive the coming global financial crises? Millionaires are reported to be stockpiling cash and gold at an alarming rate! Shocking facts about the dollar’s demise. Four signs the dollar will collapse soon! […]
I literally hate the phrase. And I cringe every time I hear it. And it’s said way too often in conversations about wealth. By people who should know better. But, they’re just repeating what they think is an innocuous phrase, not realizing that their words are completely poison. What are these terrible words? They’re this… […]
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 […]
In 1972, U.S. President Richard Nixon asked China’s first premier, Zhou Enlai, for his assessment of the French Revolution, 183 years after the revolution’s conclusion. Zhou’s response: “It is too early to say.” If I ask you to think long term, what time frame would come to mind? Would it be ten years from now? […]
“It is easier to stay out than get out.” – Mark Twain There’s an old adage – we are our habits. That’s true. There’s something else that’s true- we are our temptations. For a person to achieve their goals, they need to change their behavior, and eventually become a better version of themselves. To do that, it’s […]
Did you know that you can determine now whether you will be successful or not? Like looking into a crystal ball, you can see what the future holds. Sounds captivating doesn’t it? Today, I’ll reveal 13 clues to know whether what you are doing now in your life will lead you to a successful future… or […]
Have you noticed something different about this blog when compared to other wealth-building blogs? Something that’s missing perhaps? The something that’s missing, is that there’s nothing for sale on this blog. Never has been. There’s also nothing for sale that will be sent to you if you decide to subscribe to the newsletter. Never has been. […]
