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Monkey Brain Wants to be the Big Fish

“I saw a building that said, ‘Self Storage,’ and I thought, ‘I wonder if my ego could possibly fit in just one unit.’” – Jarod Kintz I did pretty well in high school. I came close to getting straight As, was president of a couple of clubs, played on sports teams, and had a job. … Read more

“Working Retirement:” A Formula for Unhappiness?

“Working Retirement:” A Formula for Unhappiness?

“Retirement can be a great joy if you can figure out how to spend time without spending money.” –Unknown “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” –Vince Lombardi When I make the networking rounds in Fort Worth, one of the questions I always try to ask people is “what do you want … Read more

Does McDonalds Take Apple Pay? Here’s What You Need to Know

Does McDonalds Take Apple Pay

Ever found yourself wondering, “Does McDonalds take Apple Pay?”. This guide will give you all the answers regarding Apple’s popular payment system and its compatibility with one of the world’s most beloved fast-food chains. An Introduction to Apple Wallet For those unfamiliar, Apple Wallet (formerly known as Apple Pay) is a widely used payment system … Read more

Future Happiness is Not Inevitable

Future Happiness is Not Inevitable

“Sooner or later comes a crisis in our affairs, and how we meet it determines our future happiness and success. Since the beginning of time, every form of life has been called upon to meet such crisis.” –Robert Collier Have you ever met someone who was stuck in a timeshare that they were desperate to … Read more

You SHOULD Live From Paycheck to Paycheck!

“I’ll be truthful. The weekly paycheck is the most important thing to me.” –Bela Lugosi When I was in the Army, I could tell when payday was, because the next Friday night, the night club in downtown Friedberg, Germany, where I was stationed, was hopping. There was beer flowing, people were happy, and it was … Read more

The Scarcity Mindset, the Abundance Mindset, and the Impact on Public Policy

The Scarcity Mindset, the Abundance Mindset, and the Impact on Public Policy

Note: A couple of years ago, I had a discussion with one of the deans of the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. We discussed collaborating on a white paper for publication addressed at state and national government leaders. Naturally, time and other priorities took hold, and said … Read more

The One Trick You Need to Save More for Retirement

Do you worry about your retirement? Don’t think you save enough? Do you tell yourself that, come next year, you’re going to save more, gosh darn it? Do you find that, when next year comes around, you’re not saving any more? Want to break the cycle? Read on and find out how. “Without deadlines and … Read more