I used to think healthy people were grinding harder than everyone else. Two-hour gym sessions. Strict meal plans. Supplements lined up on the counter. A level of discipline that bordered on obsession. Think….not. I started paying attention to the people in my life who were actually…
The rules everyone follows are the reason MOST people never build wealth There’s a certain type of financial advice that gets repeated so often it becomes gospel. Diversify everything. Save 6 months of expenses. Buy a home as soon as possible. Avoid debt at all costs….
I’ve been investing since I was 14. I’ve been working out since I was 11. At some point I noticed something strange: the people who were winning at one were usually winning at the other. The disciplined investors I knew were almost always in good shape….
The answer isn’t always yes. Here’s how to know if yours is a problem. I’ve written about car payments before. And every time I do, I get two types of responses: The first group says: “This changed how I think about money. I’m paying off my…
Step 1: Wealth Building. Step 2: Acquisition. “First plant your fields; then build your barn.” (Proverbs 24:27, MSG) This is one of my favorite scriptures from the Great Book. It is simple, direct, and incredibly practical. It speaks to order, patience, and wisdom, especially when…
Reconsider faux owning if you’ll sacrifice your savings A house is a luxury, and you do not need luxuries to experience success and fulfillment. Homeownership is often treated as proof that someone has “made it,” but that belief ignores context, timing, and individual financial reality. Success…
8 Lessons Some of the most questionable financial advice I have ever received came from people who were struggling financially themselves. Not bad people. Not unintelligent people. Just people whose money habits clearly were not working. Here are a few real examples of advice and…
No more playing games. Take Action Today! When the widow lamented to Elisha of her sad financial plight, fearing that a creditor would take her sons from her, Elisha did not sympathize with her in the way many people expect. Instead, he instructed her to…
Take heed There are infinite ways to build wealth, and when you find the right one, you can accelerate your rate of return exponentially. The challenge is that the best opportunities are not always obvious at the beginning. Before wealth accelerates, you have to find…
Get out of that line if your money ain’t looking right. First, let’s apply some basic logic when it comes to financing a phone. Many people finance their phones because the offer comes with 0% interest. On paper, that can be a smart move. Why pay…
Easy & simple hacks These five habits may look almost too simple to matter, but that is exactly why they work. They do not require special equipment, expensive memberships, or perfect conditions. They require intention and consistency. When practiced daily, they can significantly improve how you…
You can’t avoid low days, but you can avoid shooting yourself in the foot. We all experience low points in our lives. There’s no escaping the highs and lows of life. We will be let down at times - even by the best people. What’s most important is…
Is this you?40% to 60% of Americans have $500 or less in savings. Pause on that. Really pause. That means a massive number of people are one small disruption away from stress. Not a catastrophe. Just life doing what life does. Things that should be annoying…
A small but mighty numberOver three-quarters of Americans struggle to save or invest after paying their monthly expenses (Source: Forbes). That number is heavy. Not shocking, but heavy. It should make you stop for a moment and really think about what everyday life looks like for…
I think the only way to write when you’re experiencing any type of emotion that could be a potential blocker is to simply write. That sounds stupidly obvious. I know. But most advice about writer’s block is stupidly complicated when the answer has been sitting…