Every 2-3 years I re-read The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Reading it again re-motivates me. Sometimes I get bored with his plan and want to get adventurous and create my own way...which most assuredly means that my Total Money Makeover will take longer 😉 ! Reading … Continue reading From My Notebook (21 March – 11 April 2020)
Money/Finances
Don’t lose what you’ve gained
Last night I was reading the little letter that St. John wrote to a friend of his. He said something really important in this letter: Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. (2 John verse 8) You work hard to gain: spiritual vitality, physical strength, intellectual capacity, … Continue reading Don’t lose what you’ve gained
Your daily habits may impact your income
I just finished reading Thomas Corley's book, "Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals." It's a quick, easy, and insightful read! (Check out Corley's website richhabitsinstitute.com). I first heard about this book from Dave Ramsey. My interest in this book was threefold: I want to be in a place where I can give … Continue reading Your daily habits may impact your income
The key to success – and anyone can do it
Yesterday I swung by Books-A-Million and picked up a couple of books! Lately I've been reading/thinking about this idea, "The important stuff requires daily attention." That's my simple way of saying what lots of really smart people have been saying for a long time. Anyhow, the book I picked up was Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret (The … Continue reading The key to success – and anyone can do it
Think about your life
When was the last time you sat down and thought about your life? I mean, when was the last time you thought deeply about where you are spiritually.Financially. Physically. Emotionally. When did you last time you gave thought to the relationships you are involved in, for instance, your marriage, kids, friends, etc. When was the last … Continue reading Think about your life
Stop “playing small”
"Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." Steven Pressfield Oh my! How liberating those two sentences are! It's okay to be good! It's okay to be REAL good! It's okay to be the best! No need for shame. No … Continue reading Stop “playing small”
Get a goal!
Shot this video this morning on the way to the gym. After watching I realize... the camera phone distorted my face and I really needed to shave! Having said that... the content is still good! So watch don't be distracted by my big, hairy face!
Intensity
What if we brought the same level of intensity to meaningful things (e.g. spiritual, physical) as we do to meaningless things (TV shows, games)? What would happen if you were as determined to go to the gym as you are to see your favorite TV show? What would happen if you were as determined to … Continue reading Intensity
Financial wisdom from a wise and smart dad (part 5)
I love Dave Ramsey. He has changed my life because he changed how I think about money. Another man who was instrumental in changing my life because he changed how I think about money is my friend Casey Graham. These are two of the wisest men I know when it comes to personal finances. The … Continue reading Financial wisdom from a wise and smart dad (part 5)
Financial wisdom from a wise and rich dad (part 4)
If you could sit down with someone who loves you and is both wise AND rich and listen to them talk about money, would you do it? That's what reading the book in the Bible called Proverbs is like. It is a collection of wisdom written mostly from a father to his son. What we find … Continue reading Financial wisdom from a wise and rich dad (part 4)
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