Today, let’s talk about a little trap people often get caught in. Lately, I’ve been with my girlfriend and she’s been saying things like, #1 “It doesn’t matter if we eat this unhealthy food because it’s only one time” #2 “We don’t need to exercise today because we won’t get fat from one day of … [Read more…]
Something many young people say, and that I once said myself is that, “I don’t want to be rich. I just want to do something I love and be happy.” Today, I’d like to tell you why this is flawed thinking. Why thinking this way isn’t helpful, and why it’s even selfish. First, however, let’s … [Read more…]
If you asked the average person their strategy for building wealth, they’d probably talk about skipping Starbucks and investing in their 401k. In short, they’d discuss frugality. Frugality can be useful in building wealth. It is the percentage of your income you save, rather than your income itself that determines when you’ll be able to … [Read more…]
Fresh from Chiang Mai, Thailand, here’s a post discussing what many would consider to be a controversial quote by WallStreetPlayboys. “Follow the $$$ not your dreams. Why? You dreams are what you *would* be doing if you had money!” Let’s analyze the motivation behind this. Following your passion means saying I like doing “X”, so, … [Read more…]
I’ve been to many cities in my life. Saigon, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Phnom Penh, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Dallas, Milwaukee, Chicago… the list goes on and on. Only now, am I starting to get some kind of idea of the city I’d like to live in when I’m older. Before I started traveling in 2015, … [Read more…]
Cancel your cable television subscription. You’ll save money, you’ll save time, and you’ll be more successful. Bonus points if you sell your television as well. In addition, consider making a more restorative habit your new form of leisure. Instead of sitting in front of the tube after a long day of work, write a blog, … [Read more…]