“There is nothing quite so permanent as a temporary government program.” – Ronald Reagan The average person doesn’t realize the copious amount of unnecessary policies and laws there are. Until they try to do something. For example, my parents recently entertained the idea of repairing the stairs that lead down from their back deck. However,…

Here is a breakdown of the top 5, 10, and 20 characteristics I value. The people at my wisdom table, who I respect the most, hold these characteristics. These characteristics also paint a general picture of the person I want to be. Top Five: Loving kindness, relentless drive, genuine love of learning, outrageous generosity, radical…

Saving money is not an end destination. Rather it is the key that unlocks the door to investing, multiplying your ability to earn money. This key concept deserves additional emphasis. To accumulate money in a savings account, where the average interest rate is 0.1 percent, is missing an opportunity. A savings account, that extends beyond…

“When you’re interested in something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” – Art Turock If something really matters to you, you’ll make it happen, plan around it, and prioritize it. You won’t accept excuses. If you’re realizing how often you make excuses, do…

In your circle of family and friends, how often do you engage in discussion about things you don’t know? Are they people you can relay on to provide good insight? There’s a lot of value in being able to discuss ideas and thoughts aloud to formulate a logically sound opinion. Those discussions typically don’t happen…