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Developing a Financial Plan

Published on June 19, 2007 in Business and Finance and Gnorb's Favorites. 2 Comments

One thing The Wife and I have realized that as much as we’ve focused on finances over the life of our marriage, neither of us had ever suggested actually making a step-by-step plan for financial freedom — until this past weekend. Continue reading ‘Developing a Financial Plan’

It’s All About Systems

Published on June 12, 2007 in Business and Finance. 0 Comments

Someone once told me that America is a land built upon systems. This was why the nation had been so successful. And as I poke around the world of business (it doesn’t matter which type of business) the statement rings truer and truer every single day. Continue reading ‘It’s All About Systems’

Sure I’m Busy. Still Beats Getting Killed by a Manticore

Published on May 28, 2007 in Books, Business and Finance and Life. 5 Comments

Last week I did something I don’t remember having done for at least two years: I didn’t post anything on this site, at least nothing of consequence. If you’re wondering how it felt, don’t. The reason I took the hiatus was because I’ve been so swamped with matters of life, work, and money (learning, not financial trouble) that little energy has been left for blogging. This is why, for your entertainment and education, I’ll go over a few of the things I’ve been thinking about this week. (Believe it or not, this will actually be a useful post, so read on.) Continue reading ‘Sure I’m Busy. Still Beats Getting Killed by a Manticore’

Lee Iacocca: Speaking Out

Published on April 16, 2007 in Business and Finance, Personal Development and Politics. 1 Comment

If you’ve ever read Lee Iacocca’s autobiography (Iacocca: An Autobiography), or heard any of the history surrounding him, you know one thing: he’s a straight shooter. (If you haven’t read his biography, for the love of God, go to your library and pick it up, or buy it at a bookstore somewhere. Heck, most thrift stores have copies of it which you can get for really cheap. Check out the Amazon retail partners (linked above) if you want cheap and convenient.) At the age of 82, this guy’s been firing off left and right about what he sees as right and wrong with America today, and I’ll tell you, I agree with him, big time. Continue reading ‘Lee Iacocca: Speaking Out’