Ancient Wisdom (1): Best Lao Tzu Quotes About Money & Life
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Lao Tzu, also called the Old Master, shared wisdom that still hits home today for its practicality and simplicity. As the founder of Taoism—a tradition all about living in harmony with life’s natural flow—he’s inspired generations to rethink how we approach success and wealth. His insights encourage us to see things with more balance and mindfulness, making them just as relevant now as they were back then. Studying philosophy lets us stand on the shoulders of giants, seeing more clearly and making better decisions. So let’s climb onto the shoulders of a historical giant now...
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Making This Our Best Year Ever
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2025 is upon us. Here's my simple approach to making this year the best one ever: 1) Take your time 2) Less is more 3) Focus on your money 4) Get shit done 5) Get out of your own way 6) More wins than losses
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15 Free & Easy Ways To Invest In Yourself
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When you invest in yourself, you’re actively creating opportunities for financial growth at the same time. Unlike traditional investments, which depend on market factors outside your control, self-investment directly impacts your earning potential, career development, and personal satisfaction. Furthermore, self-investment cultivates discipline and resilience - two traits essential for building and managing wealth. Discipline can help you create and stick to a budget, invest wisely, and avoid costly habits. Meanwhile, resilience gives you the ability to adapt and recover quickly, even in...
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I Quit Work For A Year
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I closed my work laptop on September 20th for what will be the last time for at least a year. Here's why I chose to embark upon this adventure of an extended sabbatical.
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Why I'm Voting For Trump (3): The Black Monolith
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Why I'm Voting For Trump (2): The Real Threat To Democracy
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Why I'm Voting For Trump (1): The America I Love
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Why Is It So Hard To Admit We're In A Recession?
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We are definitely in a recession. But no one will admit it. Why is that? Also: 5 things you can do to prepare for the "real recession" once it starts.
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Making Money, Losing It, and Doom Spending
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Making a lot of money is good, but it’s important to have realistic expectations. Also, where is all the money you've earned thus far? Meanwhile, Millennials and Gen Z are doom spending because the world is about to end.
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I Hate To Say It, But Traveling Sucks
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I’ll be a frontrunner here and go out on a limb to say that traveling sucks. In addition to being wildly expensive, travel sucks because it’s time consuming, exhausting, and a major inconvenience at almost every level. These are probably the reasons we often hear people say they need a vacation from their vacation. Let's talk about it!
info_outlineNot only will acting broke keep you rich, it also happens to be the best path to becoming rich for those of us who aren’t there yet.
As a financial strategy, acting broke is optimal because it positions us for both wealth building and wealth protection. Rather than growing complacent and sloppy, acting broke keeps us playing both offense and defense with our finances.