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Mar 11, 20233 min read
The Hedonic Treadmill
It is 6PM on a Tuesday. You hit the gym and decide to get a run in on the treadmill. Ear buds in, a good stretch and then off you go....
Feb 21, 20236 min read
Know Your Tribe
Throughout history, the human race has produced many different mindsets and personalities. Some of us are aggressive, while others are...
Feb 8, 20235 min read
The Illusion of Control
Life is one big series of surprises. As humans, we tend to organize these surprises in the ‘once in a while’ category. We think of the...
Jan 20, 20234 min read
Know WHERE Your Money Is
We all keep our money somewhere. For most all of us, money resides in a checking and/or savings account at a brick-and-mortar bank. Maybe...
Jan 1, 20237 min read
Autonomy vs. Control: Unpacking the Controversy of What is More Productive
2020 Began a shift in how we work. 2022 brought a debate on what that means.
Dec 23, 20224 min read
A Time For What Actually Matters
We have spent the past 12 month talking about many subjects. Money, behavior, history, etc. There was no lack of ammunition. A...
Oct 28, 20225 min read
One Of The Best Investors Ever?
Investing, in the general sense, isn’t very hard. All you need is a few dollars and a Schwab account. Buy a mutual fund or ETF and over...
Sep 24, 20225 min read
Just Cause
We all talk and hear about purpose in our lives. This may come from a spiritual following or something in the past. Or maybe from...
Sep 18, 20224 min read
Mis-$elling a Generation
It wasn’t too long ago (sometime in 2020) in the fog of COVID that I received a mailing that presented the offer to stay at a Marriott...
Jul 15, 20223 min read
The Misery Index
The Misery Index – an economic indicator created by American and Yale economist Arthur Okun, was developed to measure the level of...
Jul 10, 20224 min read
You'll Rust Out Before You Wear Out
Growing up, I couldn’t sit still (I still can’t). No, it wasn’t ADHD or too much sugar. I have always been an energetic being that wants...
Jun 25, 20223 min read
The Wrong Field
Summer is here and like many Americans, we will flock to the beach at least once. Sunshine, sand, sunsets and some of the best people...
Jun 9, 20223 min read
The Twin Engine Plan
On a recent flight back from the West Coast, I couldn’t help but take a break from the talking heads on CNBC and enjoy the Biscoff...
Jun 4, 20223 min read
Why are we painting our retirement picture on someone else's canvas?
Retirement Isn't What It Used To Be This “age old question” isn’t necessarily that old. Pre-1950’s, retirement seemed to be a time when...
May 16, 20223 min read
Beyond Business - What is Financial Bedside Manner?
We have all been to the doctor. Whether it be a quick visit for an ache or pain, an emergency room trip for an X-ray or set of stitches...
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