People don’t want to be millionaires – they want to experience what they believe only millions can buy… $1,000,000 in the bank isn’t the fantasy. The fantasy is the lifestyle of complete freedom it supposedly allows.” Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek Have you ever had this conversation about money in your head? Everything will [Continue Reading]
The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim Ferriss
Brief Commentary People don’t want to be millionaires – they want to experience what they believe only millions can buy… $1,000,000 in the bank isn’t the fantasy. The fantasy is the lifestyle of complete freedom it supposedly allows. The question is then, How can one achieve the millionaire lifestyle of complete freedom without first having $1,000,000.” [Continue Reading]
Anti-Time Management – The 80:20 Principle & Parkinson’s Law
Wise use of your time is critical as entrepreneurs and investors. We all have more projects than we do time in the day. But the traditional word “time management” never struck me as extremely helpful. Management to me means getting more efficient at organizing and dealing with the thousands of stimuli in your life. You could be very efficient at managing [Continue Reading]
You’re Not Superhuman! Interest and Energy Are Cyclical
Alternating periods of activity and rest are necessary to survive, let alone thrive. Capacity, interest, and mental endurance all wax and wane. Plan accordingly.” Timothy Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek I take pride in working hard. I like to hustle. But, this can also get out of hand. I’ll be the first to stand up and say: Hello, [Continue Reading]
Mini-Retirement: How to Retire Before You’re Ready
When will you retire or reach financial independence? I think most of us would be happy retiring (or having the option) sooner rather than later. The problem, of course, is that even with acceleration strategies it takes time to accumulate enough savings to support ourselves without having to work. Fortunately, there is another way to view [Continue Reading]
Just Go For it! The Time is Never Right.
“For all the most important things, the timing always sucks. Waiting for a good time to quit your job? The stars will never align and the traffic lights of life will never all be green at the same time. The universe doesn’t conspire against you, but it doesn’t go out of its way to line [Continue Reading]