When I was 15 years old my whole world changed. My older brother Dan, fresh back from his second year of whitewater raft guiding in Northern British Columbia had started his own company. He wanted my help. My first job job was painting our newly fabricated rafts in preparation for the coming summer season. The following year - even before having a driver's license - I was entrusted with guiding guests through… 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 stop pretending and become an expert in 5 steps
I have a beef. It started subtly - various phone calls. At first I wasn’t even aware it was happening... I would get questions like “I’ve been speaking for a couple of years. What do I need to do to… 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
How a daily dose of gratitude will make you smarter, richer and happier.
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” - Willie Nelson I’m going through a shit show. And I’m happy. Let me explain. A younger, dumber me would look at my project plate right now and freak.… Continue reading
3 daily rituals that will make you rich
This post was originally published in January 2017 and was updated March 2019. I’m nervous posting this. This message is so important, I worry my fumbling writing efforts won’t do it justice. You see, I want you to be rich.… 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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