Category: F.I. Mindset
Become the CEO of Your Life part I
What is the secret to becoming wealthy and maintaining lifelong relationships? How do some people have it all— money, success, family, and love? Can you be one of the few that has it all? I believe that you can if you clearly define what having it all means. Don’t clearly define the definition of having…
20 (more) Books That Will Make You Rich
Read 20 Books That Will Make You Rich part 1 (This is Part 2) Reading in of itself will not make you rich. However, reading and creating actionable tasks WILL make you rich. I wanted to keep this page as simple as possible. I have attached my personal review of each of these books. These…
The Velocity of Money and How it will Make You Rich
If you had $30,000, how would you invest it? In the stock market? Or maybe a business? These questions are what you should be asking yourself almost daily. At any given time, you should know how to invest your money because your money should always be able to be re-invested. That’s right; your money should…
Y.B.E. Young Brilliant Entrepreneurs
I actually bounced the title of this article from one of my favorite songs of yesteryear. The year was 2001, and the song was Y.B.E. Young Black Entrepreneurs (YouTube) by Prodigy, on the album H.N.I.C. I was a Lance Corporal (E-3) stationed in San Diego, California. I had the album on cassette tape, and boy…
Books & Thoughts
I have read precisely 40 books over the last eight months, and one thing sticks out to me- each book starts to become a piece of who you are. After I read “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” I began to say, “The rich don’t work for money.” When I finished “Be Obsessed or Be Average,” I…
How Do You Define “Being Rich?”
What does it mean to “be rich” to you? I know many of us believe that being rich is living in a massive mansion with exotic cars, exotic women, and exotic animals. America has conditioned us to think along these lines- having millions upon millions of dollars is the definition of being rich. These dreams…
Do What You Love -OR- Love What You Do
Can your job make you happy? Are you happy doing your job? These slight turns of phrases may seem small, but they go much deeper into your psyche. Many people spend years chasing their passions, only never to find what it truly is. Others take a job for the benefit of their families and love…
The Road to Wealth: Where Will You Stop?
I’m getting old- which can be a good thing or a bad thing. I tend to look at it positively because with age comes experience. I am at the age now where my decisions, and those around me, are starting to bear fruit. In the world of relationships, those who got married and had kids…
Scarcity vs Abundance
What the world offers us is all a derivative of how we view the world. Our perspective shapes how the world treats us. I know that this will not ring true for many- but, some people can grab whatever they want from this world. These beliefs start to form during childhood and are extremely hard…
Success is a Habit: What is Your Daily Routine?
Not much truly separates the poor from the rich. Yes, many rich are born with privilege, giving them a big head start in life. But most millionaires are self-made. Being self-made means that they began as poor or middle class and created additional wealth for themselves. But what separates those few from the many that…
Mentorship is Dead
Mentorship is dead. No longer is an older, wiser professional going to assist and guide you through the process of succeeding at your job. You will get some online training and a quick meeting- and you’re on your way. Have fun. Interestingly, mentorship is needed more than ever. The world has never been as complex…
Create.
It’s time. I know that you may be scared or insecure, but I believe in you. You have the skill to become a creative force in this world. Forget about all the ways that the world has tried to prevent you from this moment. Growing up, we start to build up a fear of performing…
5 Takeaways from “The Practice”
“The Practice” by Seth Godin is a once-in-a-lifetime read for creative professionals and creative wannabes. The only caveat I have to the above statement is that I feel you have to be on a creative journey to understand the book honestly. This book touched me profoundly because I am fresh into my life, or career,…
Print Your Own Money!
It is illegal to print your own US Dollars. However, it is not unlawful to create products that people can buy with US Dollars. Thus, your job as an entrepreneur is to get customers to buy your products with US Dollars (or other currencies) by providing value. If you can do this, then you have…
Nobody Owes You Anything
As we begin our journey towards self-education, it is essential to remember that nobody owes us anything. Somebody could take the above statement out of context- so I will spend the article explaining it. By remaining humble, assisting others, and not expecting anything in return, we will always ensure our goals align with our intentions. …
Wealth is a Mindset
You won’t be rich until you think rich. This is a fact that most people will never truly understand. When your mind is not prepared to receive wealth, you will never achieve wealth. Wow, that rhymes, and I believe I just made it up. How do you prepare your mind to receive wealth? There are…
Are You Retiring To Something, or Retiring From Something?
I cannot wait for my retirement! I have so many goals and interactions to look forward to that it is almost insane to think about it. Work is holding my life back from its highest potential. However, it is prudent to stick around in the workforce until a stable retirement is guaranteed. So I wait…
We Married Valentine’s Day 2006; 15 Things We Learned about Love and Finances
It’s Valentine’s Day! My wife and I have reached our 15th year of marriage, which is our Ruby Red Anniversary. Time for some reflection. When you have been married this long there is a lot to reflect on, however, I will keep it mostly focused on finances. Love and relationships are always tied together, even…
Don’t Gamble Your Retirement Away
Let’s take your retirement nest egg and head down to Las Vegas. I am feeling lucky and there will be a full moon out tonight. Let’s let it ride, bet on black, and put it all on number 23. Does this sound like something that you would want to do? It sounds like a horrible…
When is Enough Money… Enough Money? $42,000,000
Is this really a problem that people have? Yes, it is. Enough money. Wow, I would have never thought I would say that my wife and I are approaching that point. Don’t get too excited yet, we still have a long way to go. But, it is weird to even think that this is an…
