Financial Literacy – The Beginning

Why was I never taught about finances in the "real world" of having a job and paying for my living expenses? Why was I never taught the principle of the Cashflow Quadrant that Robert Kiyosaki talks about in his book - that there are more ways to make money than just having or owning a … Continue reading Financial Literacy – The Beginning

Being Absent While Being Present

Have you ever experienced a conversation with someone who is physically present but...that's about it? Maybe they hear the words you say and provide the occasional "uh-huh" with a head nod... If they really care, maybe they will even stop scrolling up and down for a moment to say a semi-sincere, "yep." Maybe the television … Continue reading Being Absent While Being Present

Mondays and Fridays

Let's start off with a big sweeping statement: I can determine your level of joy and happiness by the way that you talk and feel about Mondays and Fridays. I would also propose that if your joy decreases on Monday morning, then the level of frustration and depression you feel in other areas of life … Continue reading Mondays and Fridays

Easy or Effective?

I have a very driven personality... but at times, I can be super lazy. Sure would be nice if I could get a 6-pack from sitting in my recliner eating pizza, or if I could sleep on a book and learn the information through osmosis. There are times that I don't want to eat right … Continue reading Easy or Effective?