Category: F.I. Mindset
How to Become a Thought Leader
The term “thought leader” gets tossed around a lot in certain circles. People use it in business, education, and content creation. But what is a thought leader, and how do you become one? I am just starting my journey into thought leadership, and I have been writing for over two years. Yes, it takes a…
Don’t Gamble with Retirement 8
My, how time flies. I can’t believe I opened my website over two years ago. I began publishing books on Amazon in early January 2021. I released the book “Don’t Gamble with Retirement” on February 13, 2021. I say this because it is time to celebrate. My retirement plans (along with my lovely wife’s) are…
What is Quiet Quitting?
We all go through these fantastic journeys when we leave home at 18. We start as young, “green” workers who depend on everyone to help and assist them. Along the way, we gain knowledge and experience, eventually allowing us to become managers and supervisors. Perhaps some of us will become the CEO of the company.…
What is Generational Wealth?
Many people believe that generational wealth is a myth. However, we know that wealthy individuals and families have passed their assets from generation to generation for years. What secrets do the rich have that we are struggling to discover? The key lies in assets and information. You need both to successfully pass along your fortune. …
You Can’t Get Rich By Acting Rich
Who doesn’t love a great movie? Movies make you laugh, cry, and get excited about your own life. For many, movies are their best hope of changing their mindsets. I love movies where a married couple has two kids, two nice cars, a home in upper suburbia, and can take vacations every year. This magical…
Love Calls: How to Thrive in a Long Distance Relationship
I’ve been married for 16 years; of those, I have been away for eight. It’s part of military life but part of everyday life for most people outside of America. Being with your family is a gift most people do not truly appreciate. In most third-world countries, men can’t earn enough in their local setting.…
The Magic of Compounding
Compounding is the most powerful force in the universe and one we all can use to our advantage. Of course, you have to understand it to achieve the best results. It’s been about a year and a half since my last article on the power of compounding. Since then, I have gone on to appreciate…
5 Takeaways from “Becoming a Money BOSS”
“Becoming a Money BOSS” by Kimberly Olson is an excellent money book that you can easily understand. I genuinely appreciate books that logically flow so I can follow along quickly. Inside the book, the author goes through the steps to understand, handle, and build money. If you are having difficulty getting a grip on your…
The Maintenance of a Great Life #1: Relationships
What does it mean to have a great life? It seems most people see the pictures and videos of social media influencers and believe that’s real life. However, most people don’t know how to obtain and, more importantly, maintain a wonderfully fulfilling life. What is maintenance? In the Naval Aviation community, there’s a saying, “It…
The Magic of Talking to Yourself
I think I have always talked to myself; however, now it’s a full-blown “thing.” I was looking through the refrigerator yesterday and talking near my wife. I was going on about reducing my sugar intake, and she asked what I said. I replied that I was talking to myself. She said she noticed I talk…
Passive Income for Everyone!
Life is good! Life is even better when you have multiple streams of passive income replenishing your bank accounts. So, what is passive income, and how do you get started? I’m glad you asked. Passive income is what separates the rich from the poor. However, you don’t need much passive income to change your life…
Don’t Fumble the Bag
Life presents us with a plethora (many) opportunities to change the course of our current direction. If you jump on these chances and convert them into investments, you will move along a path of abundance. Some people call this luck; however, you’ll need the education to recognize an opportunity and take advantage of it. Overcoming…
Successful People Need the Most Help
Life is challenging when you figure out how to become successful. As you grind your way into oblivion, everyone expects you to be perfect along the way. Discipline is key to successful relationships and financial independence. Discipline; some people have it, but most don’t. But success in the world comes at a cost—your sanity. As…
Passive Income Road Trip #7: Automated Business
You probably don’t know that I was born and raised in San Diego because I usually tell people I am from Arizona or Florida. Nothing against San Diego or California, but I feel more comfortable in smaller places. I arrived in San Diego today, and I remembered why I left. I am not a fan…
Passive Income Road Trip #6: Royalties
Wow, I don’t remember Yuma, Arizona, being so hot. As I pulled into this magical city, my thermostat read 106 degrees. Yikes. Yuma is one of my favorite places on Earth and the first place I truly felt at home in my life. My wife and I bought our first home here in 2008 and…
Passive Income Road Trip #5: Real Estate
After five days on the road, I finally arrived somewhere I could call home. My hotel room overlooks a beautiful desert landscape here in Tucson, Az. The room is a great little studio apartment-style living arrangement. One of the essential ideas of real estate investing is location, location, location. However, real estate is a mindset…
Passive Income Road Trip #4: Cryptocurrencies
I arrived today in the dusty city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. I have fond memories of this place from when my wife and I made this road trip in 2012. I remember a lush, green desert landscape; that memory is not what I saw today. The city looks like it did not survive the…
Passive Income Road Trip #3: Dividends
I woke up today in Fort Stockton, Texas, somewhere in the middle of this enormous state. It is hot as all heck here, and I wasn’t used to the heat. No matter how hot (or cold), passive income continues to flow into my accounts. Probably the most sought-after form of passive income is dividends. Welcome…
Passive Income Road Trip #2: Retirement Planning
I woke up today in San Antonio, Texas. I decided to split Texas into three days and two nights of driving. If you didn’t know, Texas is a massive piece of Earth. My friend called me and said I should have driven the 900 miles of Texas in one day. To that, I replied that…
Passive Income Road Trip #1: Financial Mindset
Well, I find myself on another cross-country road trip across America. This time from Pensacola, Florida, to San Diego, California. I am taking a seven-day slow drive to ensure I do my best to arrive safely. This is the fifth time I am making this trip, and I believe I am older and wiser each…
