Category: Success

Never Count Other People’s Money

Not surprisingly, the last post created some strong reactions, both positive and vitriolic. In my inimitably charming way, I said people who would judge where and how I spend my money should go fuck themselves. Now in case there was anyone I didn’t offend with that last post – let’s see if I can cover them with this one.

The Prudence of Spending Money

Last post we discussed why being “realistic” was a bad premise. I suggested that a better word to use when considering something that might be considered expensive, extravagant, or not realistic is prudent. So let’s go back to Tom’s original question about the ocean front room vs. the dumpster behind Denny’s view, let’s explore it in the prudent context.

Why Being Realistic is Usually a Horrible Idea

Expanding Your Prosperity Consciousness

We talk a lot here about expanding your consciousness. And a great deal about prosperity. So let’s tie them together and explore expanding your prosperity consciousness…

Being Driven vs. Called to Contribute

There is a qualitative difference with being driven to accomplish something, and actually experiencing an inner calling that makes your heart beat faster. I like to associate with people who are experiencing a calling and want to contribute.

The Demands of Love and Relationships

Years ago, when I first read the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, I felt the real breakthrough was Covey’s simple, yet profound insight that you must first achieve independence before you can accomplish interdependence.

Seeking Meaning and Finding Yourself

I expressed my doubt about the wisdom of attempting to discover who you are through the pathway of organized religion. If you took that route and it worked for you, I couldn’t be happier for you. But for most of the people attempting it, they don’t discover themselves, but instead end up, submerging themselves.

Is There Life After Death?

Who am I?What is the ego?Is ego evil?What is the thing called self?I find it ironic that so many people know about and understand the blockchain, quasars, nuclear fusion and cloning animals – but don’t know who they are.