Well, This Happened. And I’m Pretty Darn Excited!
Gah…it happened! Last week, I got an email with the subject, “Pricing Made Human – End of Trademark Project…” The email was from the attorney who represented me on this matter, Autumn Witt Boyd, and the first sentence read, “I’m happy to report that...
Slow Down: This is Something You Can Do to Finish the Year Strong
It’s that time of the year again. Not only do the days get shorter and the nights longer. But it is also when you have more days, weeks, and months behind you than ahead. It’s when the time left to achieve your goals comes into even sharper focus. And, it...
What in the World Were They Thinking?
I am back from swimming with the nurse sharks, sting rays, turtles, manatees, and such. I had a blast! And if San Pedro, Belize isn’t on your list, I’d highly recommend you add it. Especially if you’re into water sports and good seafood. Even though it was a...
What Makes a Win Big Enough for You to Celebrate?
Gah… I have some pretty amazing news to share. On Friday, I reached an incredible milestone. The 100th episode of my podcast, “More Than Money,” went live!! Hot damn!! I hope you’ll join me in celebrating by tuning into the episode. Especially...
Some Observations About Money After 30+ Years in the Industry
Recently, I was interviewed by Michelle Fox of CNBC for a piece that ran on their blog – “Two thirds of investors regret emotional, impulsive investing decisions. Here’s how to not be one of them.” (It went live two weeks ago; you can read it here.) After 30+...
Do You Know When You’ve Given Away Your Financial Power?
You and I don’t just learn from the consequences of our own choices, successes, and failures. We also learn from bearing witness to other people’s choices, successes, and failures. How you react to what they do (or don’t do) can give you greater clarity about...
An Odd Thing (Sometimes) Happens As You Get Closer to The Finish Line
I didn’t watch any of the Olympics in real time. But I’ve enjoyed watching the recaps, especially of Track & Field. And how awesome for Allyson Felix, winner of 11 Olympic medals!! I’m an avid outdoor runner, as you may likely know. Last year I ran 800...
This May Surprise You: I Hate the Phrase “Financial Literacy”
Growing up, I would get in trouble when I said the word “hate.” In our household, it was akin to cursing and that was something I did not do in front of my mother, unless it was a slip of the tongue! As a result, it’s not a word I use liberally. Yet, there are times...
How Well Do You Protect Your Time and Energy?
In his book, “Start Finishing,” where he talks about going from idea to done, my good friend Charlie Gilkey shares the following, “…By project I mean anything that takes time, energy, and attention to complete.” What I love about his definition is that it...
