Desire is good A business acquaintance we know is very judgmental of anyone who talks about, thinks about or strategically pursues monetary success. Making money. She thinks it’s a lower urge, somehow beneath her. She is proud to be poor, but not above living in assisted housing, receiving food stamps or having her “wealthy” friends … [Read more…]
I struggled with this… …and it cost me. Because of perceptions probably programmed in my youth, I initially rejected this wisdom. It reminds me a bit of Rio Perdido, the Lost River in Costa Rica. The river is hidden from view by a deep canyon brimming with towering trees, but once discovered holds a trove … [Read more…]
Timing matters Trying to build a real estate empire in the middle of the Gobi desert probably is not the best way to create financial freedom. Wealth creation coaches have one central theme when advising their protégées. Go with the tide At different periods the tide of opportunity moves in different directions, according to the … [Read more…]
Without a key… …the lock remains closed, barring all from entry. Wallace Wattles tells us that the rules, or laws, that govern every man, are as exact as the laws that govern the material universe. Here’s the thing about rules and laws. You can obey them, even use them to your advancement, or disregard them, … [Read more…]
The lapis philosophorum is the legendary alchemical substance capable of transmuting base metal like mercury, and doing what the ancient Greek’s called poiein chrysopoeia (make gold or silver). It was also called.. The elixir of life Fabled to rejuvenate the body and extend life even to the point of immortality; for many centuries, it was … [Read more…]
Playa Hermosa On the North Pacific coast of Costa Rico is one of those perfect little hideaways where the days flow together like a perfect margarita. You’re not sure how many you’ve had, but you want the feeling to last. The beach here is rarely congested, making it a refuge for those seeking nothing more … [Read more…]
It’s a drum beat And a little in your face. And it’s causing some sleepless nights for a lot of people. I know what is’s like to be knocking on retirements door without the financial resources required. Reading an editorial about the economy by Thomas Donlan in Barron’s on my flight to LAX, there it was … [Read more…]
Financial Stress Have you ever laid awake at night wondering how you’re going to pay the bills? Was there a time you couldn’t meet all your obligations? Have you worried about keeping a roof over your head? That was me. It didn’t matter how hard I worked, it seemed like sooner or later something … [Read more…]
Is your business growing?Are your efforts generating the results you hoped for?Is your team duplicating your success?Are you earning all you want?If you answered YES to these questions, ignore this invitation, but when I asked myself, my answer was NO. I realized that if I wanted different results I needed to do something I had not done … [Read more…]