There is a statistic commonly thrown around about New Year’s Resolutions. Over 80% fail. What’s less commonly known is why they fail. I think most fail because of a lack of practice. Just like lifting weights, speaking a language or practicing Origami, if you don’t use it you lose it. Same for setting goals. Sure, it might feel good to put pen to paper (fingers to keyboard) and make a list for… Continue reading
Maybe it’s time you got some JOMO
I want to do less...better. It’s not that I want to opt-out, move to the country or build a log cabin. In fact, when I’m home, I like my creature comforts and good WIFI. I just don’t like feeling busy. … Continue reading
How to live like a millionaire with zero-based living
There is a concept in accounting called zero-based budgeting. Essentially, it means you build a budget from scratch and have to justify every expense. Instead of thinking about 15% growth in sales or 10% reduction in costs, you ask “What’s… Continue reading
Why you should never start a business
You knew the timing was right. Your friends said it was a great idea. So you took the leap, hung up your shingle and started a business. And then… Somewhere along the way the hours got longer, nights got shorter… Continue reading
3 Simple Ways to Make this Your Best Year Ever
“We’re drowning in information and we’re starving for wisdom.” Tony Robbins Imagine if every year - like this year - you could start fresh. There was the old you, with all your annoying habits - procrastinating your way through life.… Continue reading
Maybe it’s time to give regret a rest
Somewhere in the middle of a 14-hour train ride from Haridwar, India to Agra my daughter and I killed time watching a downloaded copy of the comedy “We are the Millers.” It’s about bungling drug dealer David Clark (Jason Sudeikis)… Continue reading
Five surprising lessons from starting a business in my 50’s.
“With the sheer number of baby-boomers now approaching retirement age, the era of the “olderpreneur” is upon us.” Financial Times When I was a kid people retired at 60 - 65 if they didn’t like golf. When you get old,… Continue reading
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