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1% Better
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out ~ Robert Collier
Indeed it is! As we consider our money, small efforts add up over time (and small drips do too!) Rather than consider a major rework of your spending…

What Gets Maximized?
I read one of Seth Godin’s blogs that asked that question. I thought it was a pretty good one. In our lives, what gets maximized? When we spend our time, what gets maximized? When we deal with our money, what gets maximized?
Decide right…

Are You a Financial Olympian?
Did you watch the Olympics? Sadly, I did not see nearly as much as I would have liked, but I popped in here and there. The level of discipline, dedication, single-mindedness, and commitment that these athletes have is so incredible! I saw the…

What’s Your Story?
I just finished reading a lovely book about the magical Waverley women*. If you are a Waverley, you are odd but have a talent that borders on the magical. The Matteson men in the story are prominent business leaders while the Young’s are known…

Prosperity
Prosperity is the alignment of your beliefs, values, and actions.
Lorri Palko & Beth Egan
This is a unique way to look at the word prosperity. It puts a different spin on it and makes prosperity that much more attainable and controllable.…

Are you in danger of the Five Buck Syndrome?
I have talked about the “5 buck syndrome” before, many times. I have written about it and yet, this week, I did a lot of “5 bucking.” From app purchases to the shopping cart at the grocery store to online shopping’s lure of “only…

Whoops – Why Did I Do That?
Some mistakes involve doing things we wish we had not done. It happens, but if it happens and happens and happens again, it is probably time to take a closer look at what’s going on. Consider the following whoops areas and see if you fit one:
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What’s Your Dragon?
As you have probably guessed if you have read many of my blog posts, I love quotes. Love, love, love quotes. The right quote can hit you right between the eyes, pierce your heart, or stoke your internal fires. Here’s one that I love from The…