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How to Retire Forever on a Fixed Chunk of Money

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:36:17 +0000

It’s at least worth considering.

The absolute _key _to success in early retirement, and indeed most areas of life, is to get the big picture approximately right and not sweat the small stuff. And design the big picture with a generous **Safety Margin, **which allow lots of slop and mistakes in your original forecasts and allows you to still come out with a surplus.

How to Retire Forever on a Fixed Chunk of Money

Stop Stealing Dreams (by Seth Godin)

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:58:00 +0000

If you’ve ever read or listened to anything by Seth Godin you know he has a knack for asking thought provoking questions, and challenging conventional wisdom. As such, he recently did a three part series on his Akimbo podcast about what school is for that I found fascinating. Hope they make you stop and think too.

S 3 E 9 Stop Stealing Dreams

S 3 E 10: Connect the DotsQ&A about Stop Stealing Dreams

[S 3 E 11 Getting In (to a Famous College)][1]

Find more at [www.stopstealingdreams.com][2][1]: https://www.akimbo.me/blog/s-3-e-11-getting-in-to-a-famous-college [2]: http://www.stopstealingdreams.com

Is it time to quit social media?

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:45:00 +0000

As I read this article what was running through the back of my mind was, “is it time to quit social media?”, and to be honest… but for being involved in real estate and a large bulk of that requiring being “engaged” I’m not sure I have much use for it. Never before has it been easier for marketers to target and connect with their “target audience”. You do realize that’s what social media has become right? The proverbial barrel where the fish are to shoot.

So, is it possible to take back the social networks? I’m not sure it is – at least with the current companies. Built from the ground up, or under a completely different model – maybe. But as the article linked to above points out it would be to the detriment of the “bottom line”.

Would I like a feed where I only see posts from my family, and maybe some other groups at my leisure? Of course, but unless I’m paying for that the only recourse I have is to a platform that has the resources to provide it based on the party that is willing to pay for it – the marketers.

So what would this “social media” service of the future look like? Number one, it should be built on a privacy, no-advertising first model. Second, I believe it should be decentralized, but speak a standard protocol – just like how email service is provided. Then, organizations like companies, teams, or even families could manage their own little groups and individuals could determine what they want to see or who they want to connect with…

And yet, as I sit here writing this, I wonder if it’s even possible or needed. After all, I’m able to run my own little blog right here. You can share it on social media if you so choose. In fact, I’ll probably post it to my account – and try not to look at the “likes” or “comments” that fuel the FB “engagement” engine.

So, while I may have just rambled for a number of paragraphs, let me finish by encouraging you to consider your use of social media, and at a minimum strongly consider turning off your notifications and moving the app to a sub-folder on your phone (just those two things alone have made a huge difference in my life). I would also encourage you to look into downloading and using Signal Messenger in place of text messaging and especially in favor of the social media messaging platforms.

Until we figure something out, you can always find me right here.

Schooling – The Minimalists Podcast

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:51:00 +0000

You have to listen to this! If you don’t think you have time, start at 45 minutes. T.K. Coleman makes some great points.

Schooling – The Minimalists Podcast

A Day In The Life of my Supposedly Frugal Stomach

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:24:00 +0000

Another good post by Mr Money Mustache. Probably the biggest thing that jumped out at me was this…

A cost difference of just $1.50 per person per meal, multiplied over a four-person family’s 372 meals per month makes a difference of** $558 per month, or about $96,000 per decade** after compounding.

Which, even if you don’t compound is around $65,000 in a decade.

A Day In The Life of my Supposedly Frugal Stomach

Stop Using WhatsApp If You Care About Your Privacy

Thu, 10 May 2018 14:46:00 +0000

Yet another reason to use [Signal][1]…

Stop Using WhatsApp If You Care About Your Privacy[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/signal/

Moments That Change Lives with Dan Heath

Wed, 09 May 2018 12:36:00 +0000

Love the idea of creating peak experiences. In fact, I’m reading the book now.

The EntreLeadership Podcast: #259: Dan Heath—Moments That Change Lives

This Week in Tech 663 Reasonably Miserable

Tue, 08 May 2018 12:15:00 +0000

You need to listen to this Twit episode.

This Week in Tech 663 Reasonably Miserable | TWiT.TV

What The Future Holds… (How to Use Physics to Predict the Future) with Michio Kaku

Mon, 07 May 2018 14:54:00 +0000

Probably more questions than answers, but still very interesting.

338 – Michio Kaku: What The Future Holds… (How to Use Physics to Predict the Future) – Altucher Confidential

What’s it like to be a robot?

Thu, 03 May 2018 10:50:00 +0000

Super interesting talk on how to adapt tech using robotics and the consequences of little design choices.

Become an overnight success in 10 short years

Wed, 02 May 2018 10:29:00 +0000

Everyone should listen to this podcast, but especially anyone just starting out.

[Become an overnight success in 10 short years][1][1]: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/biggerpockets-money-podcast-12-overnight-success-10-short-years-david-greene/

Surviving the Unthinkable

Tue, 01 May 2018 12:43:00 +0000

You never like to think it could happen, but it’s always a good idea to be prepared.

[310: Tim Larkin: Surviving the Unthinkable][1][1]: https://jamesaltucher.com/2018/01/tim-larkin/

Herding Tigers

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:31:00 +0000

Loved this Entreleadership podcast, and the book sounds like it could be interesting as well.

[243: Todd Henry—Be the Leader Creatives Need][1][1]: https://www.entreleadership.com/blog/podcasts/todd-henry-leading-creatives

Let’s bring a little Hope (Squad) to Lansing area schools

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:08:00 +0000

This is the quote that got me…

“As someone who has suffered from severe depression, I can assure you that while you may think life is precious, to someone who suffers from mental illness, life is painful. It’s easy for those of you who don’t suffer from these things to say life has value, but to someone who suffers every day, there appears to be only two choices at times: continue suffering, or end the suffering (often via suicide). I know that sounds probably weird to normal people, but that’s the way suicidal people think” – Quote from HS student shared in a Hope Squad meeting

That’s from [an article][1] my sister brought to my attention about what a mother and father are doing to help fight suicide and mental illness after they lost their 15 year old to suicide in 2015.

The organization is is called the [Hope Squad][2] and traces its beginnings back to 1998. That’s the year police asked Greg Hudnall, who was then a high school principal, to identify the body of a 14-year-old who had killed himself in the public park next to his school.

“I actually had to move the body to identify him. And afterwards I walked to my car, and I literally threw up and sobbed,” he said. “I mean this was an amazing young man.”

Hudnall vowed then to do anything he could to help prevent suicide in his Provo City School District of 14,000 students.

Now, I think it’s time for us to bring the [Hope Squad][2] program to all the school districts in and around Lansing.

Have you ever lost a loved one to suicide or know someone who has? Then you know how it can shatter a person, a family, and maybe even yourself. I lost my older [brother][3] to suicide just before my 21st birthday, and I’ve always wanted to do more. To know that maybe I helped even one person to hold on.

Please share this article or any of the resources in it with your superintendent, principles, and school board. (see below for links)

Suicide Prevention Resources

[National Suicide Prevention Hotline][4]: 800-273-8255
[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)][5]
[Hope Squad][2]
[Lansing area school district websites][6][1]: https://www.wcpo.com/longform/hope-born-from-grief [2]: https://hopesquad.com [3]: http://markjacobsen.net/2014/08/missing/ [4]: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ [5]: https://afsp.org/ [6]: https://freedomre.com/schools/

Say Yes to Your Spouse

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:16:00 +0000

I could probably stand to work on this, but “Your goal should be to say “Yes” as often as you can”

Or, from what I understand about improve it’s always, “yes, and”.

Keys to Your “Happily Ever After” Marriage: Say Yes to Your Spouse

Don’t Give Away Historic Details About Yourself

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:17:00 +0000

Please be safe out there

Social media sites are littered with seemingly innocuous little quizzes, games and surveys urging people to reminisce about specific topics, such as “What was your first job,” or “What was your first car?” The problem with participating in these informal surveys is that in doing so you may be inadvertently giving away the answers to “secret questions” that can be used to unlock access to a host of your online identities and accounts.

Don’t Give Away Historic Details About Yourself — Krebs on Security

Cousins Maine Lobster – Pushing Past Fear

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:56:00 +0000

Great episode on risk, entrepreneurship, and bootstrapping.

#257: Cousins Maine Lobster—Pushing Past Fear

How to Delete Your Phone Contacts from Facebook

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:36:00 +0000

If you’re not going to delete your FB account completely then at least look into how to not throw your friends under the bus.

How to Delete Your Phone Contacts from Facebook

The world organized by income

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 15:01:00 +0000

Ever forget how fortunate you are? How, to use Warren Buffet’s term, you won the “ovarian lottery”? Watch this and check out the site (dollarstreet.org).

Tyra Banks and her mom on the Jame Altucher Show

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:25:00 +0000

Great interview with Tyra and her mom…

339 – Tyra Banks: – Altucher Confidential

Why We Should All Ditch Other Messaging Apps for Signal

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:55:00 +0000

If you’re already on Signal you can find me there too. If not, I’d like to suggest it…

Why We Should All Ditch Other Messaging Apps for Signal

And here are [my reasons][1].[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/signal/

Put One Person in Charge of Each Task When Getting Ready to Travel

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:03:00 +0000

Personally, I think this is a great idea for just about anything…

Put One Person in Charge of Each Task When Getting Ready to Travel

Beyond #DeleteFacebook: More Thoughts on Embracing the Social Internet Over Social Media

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:59:00 +0000

I “like” 🙂 almost all the ideas here…

Beyond #DeleteFacebook: More Thoughts on Embracing the Social Internet Over Social Media

Facebook Lockdown

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Warning: I may get slightly snarky below. I’m not intending to belittle anyone’s intelligence, but to forcefully promote the importance of privacy and security.

So… recently I know a number of people’s Facebook accounts that have been “hacked”, and since I don’t want to bore you with the technical details I do want to provide some basic security advice and show you how to lock down your account.

First the basics… While I know it may be super tempting, or you “just weren’t thinking”…

NEVER click on a link you don’t recognize and have a reason to click on. I don’t care if it’s unicorns and rainbows or will create world peace. Stop clicking on links for no reason. What’s a reason? Ex, your friend messages you and says, “Hey [what they would normally call you], here’s a great recipe we tried last night and [some family member of theirs] really enjoyed it [link]”. Notice how actual identifying information was included in that and it was targeted?
But what about all the great articles on Facebook? Do you recognize the domain? Do you have a real reason to be going there? Maybe you should log out of Facebook and delete your account? But anyway, same rules apply… unless you recognize where the link is going to and you have a real reason – **don’t**click on the link!
Here we’re going to get a little Facebook specific, but NEVER install apps, games, or allow third party access to any part of your profile unless you are 100% sure of the legitimacy. In fact, delete all apps with access to your account. Ready, for a real link? [Here’s where you can delete apps with access to your account][1]. You’ve heard of Cambridge Analytica, right? If not, go delete your Facebook account right now and never log back in.
Ok, back to the basics… Never use the same password for sites. Hint, your Facebook account getting hijacked isn’t usually because of a bad password, it’s usually for one of the reasons above which I why this is listed forth. Still… don’t use the same passwords.
Ok, ready for probably the most important thing you can do other than following the items above? [Enable two factor authentication EVERYWHERE][2]. In fact, go back and read that article I wrote 4 years ago.

Ok, now I’m getting tired as this may be one of my longest posts ever. So, to wrap it up, here’s how to enable two factor authentication on your FB account (note, even 2FA won’t protect you from clicking on stupid links and installing apps).

Install an authenticator app on your phone like Google Authenticator.
Go to your Facebook security settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=security
Under “Setting Up Extra Security” enable “Use two-factor authentication”
Under “Code Generator”, click the “third party app” link to generate a QR code you can scan w/ the Google Authenticator app.
Follow the instructions.

Now, go enable 2FA for your other important accounts like banking and Google/GMail.

But most importantly, stop clicking on links!

PS: Again, apologies for any snarkyness. It’s interesting because in the wake of the cambridge analytica, #DeleteFacebook, and other campaigns I’ve been thinking of what it would take to create a distributed, secure, no ads based, non-profit social network. If you know of one already I would be interested. If not, and you’re a developer who might be interested in working on such a project, please let me know.[1]: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=applications [2]: http://markjacobsen.net/2014/04/heartbleed-and-the-importance-of-two-factor-authentication/

Lean or Agile? Why choose when you can have it all? The power of applying Agile with a Lean mindset

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:15:00 +0000

Interesting article. I have the book queued up for perusal. If you have a subscription to Safari Books you can read it too!

Lean or Agile? Why choose when you can have it all? The power of applying Agile with a Lean mindset

The Matador Defense – TWiT

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:14:00 +0000

I would strongly recommend listening to the segment on Facebook

This Week in Tech 658 The Matador Defense | TWiT.TV

The Real History of Daylight Saving Time

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:32:00 +0000

And now you know…

The Real History of Daylight Saving Time

Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32 with Liz Thames

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:22:00 +0000

Lots of practical advice and hard work here…

Designing a Frugal But Luxurious FI Life by Age 32 with Liz Thames

It’s Your Ship

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:33:00 +0000

Just finished It’s Your Ship, and can’t recommend it highly enough! I haven’t read a book in a while that spoke to what I might call a “personal philosophy”, but this is about as close as it gets. Love the focus on feedback, fun, and treating people like responsible adults.

Leadership principles outline in the book:

Take command
Learn real leadership
Lead by example
Listen aggressively
Communicate purpose and meaning
Create a climate of trust
Look for results, not salutes
Take calculated risks
Go beyond standard procedure
Build up your people
Generate unity
Improve your people’s quality of life

Still the Most Important Piece of Financial Advice You’ll Ever Receive

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:37:00 +0000

“Of course, simply spending less may not be the solution to every financial problem that we encounter. But it is the solution to most.”

Still the Most Important Piece of Financial Advice You’ll Ever Receive

Telling Our Kids To “Walk Up, Not Out” Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Incredibly Dangerous

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 12:35:00 +0000

Absolutely love every bit of this. Just a few nuggets…

“it isn’t an either/or proposition”

“Walking out is a powerful political statement being made by students too young to vote, but old enough to have performed multiple lockdown drills in their school.”

“insinuating that children are responsible for mass gun violence because they simply don’t take the time to “befriend the lonely kid” is not only victim-blaming, it’s dangerous”

“Walk up to the mirror, look yourself in the eyes, and tell yourself that you’ve done everything you can to prevent the next mass shooting. And if you can’t, stop looking to the students to save themselves and start looking at yourself.”

Telling Our Kids To “Walk Up, Not Out” Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Incredibly Dangerous

The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started.

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:16:00 +0000

Have been trying this in various forms since around the beginning of this year. Thus far I’ve had success with abstaining from alcohol for almost 100 days, and intermittent fasting off and on. Haven’t had anything stick, but it does feel good to know that sometimes you can maintain some of that old self control… at least for a while.

The Value of Fasting (from Anything). And How to Get Started.

401(k)s Aren’t ‘Bullshit’

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:36:00 +0000

There’s a lot of truth here, just as there is in [Oh Damn, 401(k)s Aren’t Magic][1] …

401(k)s Aren’t ‘Bullshit’[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/2018/02/oh-damn-401ks-arent-magic/

Feed Your Kid Dinner at 3 P.M.

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:39:00 +0000

Seems like an interesting concept if you can pull it off. My only reservation is that it can cut down on “family time”, but if it means better bedtime routines then it may just be worth it.

Feed Your Kid Dinner at 3 P.M.

Porn is not the worst thing on obscure social media sites

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:59:00 +0000

Love the reminder why my kids aren’t getting a phone or going on social media any time soon (if ever)…

“Puberty is harrowing enough in physical form, asking a child to also manage an online ego is like asking them to thread a needle while the plane is going down”

Porn is not the worst thing on Musical.ly. – Anastasia Basil – Medium

A Funny Look at the Unintended Consequences of Technology

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:55:00 +0000

Funny and scary at the same time…

The Culture Code

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:23:00 +0000

Just finished reading “[The Culture Code][1]” by Daniel Coyle, and have to say that I would highly recommend it especially to anyone in a management or leadership position. You can find the 3 parts and some recommended actions below.

Build Safety
- Overcommunicate your listening
- Spotlight your fallibility early on – especially if you’re a leader
- Embrace the messenger
- Preview future connection
- Overdo thank-yous
- Be painstaking in the hiring process
- Eliminate bad apples
- Create safe, collision-rich spaces
- Make sure everyone has a voice
- Pick up trash
- Capitalize on the threshold moments
- Avoid giving sandwich feedback
- Embrace fun
Share Vulnerability
- Make sure the leader is vulnerable first and often
- Overcommunicate expectations
- Deliver the negative stuff in person
- When forming new groups, focus on two critical moments (1st vulnerability & 1st disagreement)
- Listen like a trampoline
- In conversation, resist the temptation to reflexively add value
- Use candor-generating practices like AARs, BrainTrusts and Red Teaming
- Aim for candor; avoid brutal honesty
- Embrace the discomfort
- Align language with action
- Build a wall between performance review and professional development
- Use flash mentoring
- Make the leader occasionally disappear
Establish Purpose
- Name and rank your priorities
- Be ten times as clear about your priorities as you think you should be
- Figure our where your group aims for proficiency and where it aims for creativity
- Embrace the use of catchphrases
- Measure what really matters
- Use artifacts
- Focus on bar-setting behaviors[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/book/culture-code

How to Achieve Work-Life Balance in 5 Steps

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:26:00 +0000

If you don’t want to [read the entire article][1] because Time’s website is so overrun with ads, here’s the summary…

Everything is not equally important. Do fewer things and do them well.
Decide what your values are — and which ones take precedence.
Do the things that get disproportionate results.
Focus on the things only you can do.
Do the important things which must be done now.[1]: http://time.com/43808/how-to-achieve-work-life-balance-in-5-steps/

The top business-killing habit: silos

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:57:00 +0000

And, this is applicable for more than just the sales and marketing teams if you ask me…

“Put everyone on as few systems as possible, discourage fiefdoms of data, and you’ll win far more than you’ll lose.”

[Read the full article here][1][1]: http://www.christopherspenn.com/2014/04/the-top-business-killing-habit-silos/

This Is How You Speed Up Your Morning Routine (and Get More Sleep) #1aDay

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:42:00 +0000

Here’s the rundown, but read the whole thing…

Figure Out When to Go to Bed Based on When You Have to Get Up
Set Your Clothes Out
Don’t Check Facebook
Get a Quick Breakfast
Eat Lunch at Work
Shower the Night Before
Brew Your Own Coffee

This Is How You Speed Up Your Morning Routine (and Get More Sleep)

Announce the Reason You Are About to Look at Your Phone

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:11:00 +0000

I kind of like this idea. Even if you just announce it to yourself I think it’s a great mindful practice.

Announce the Reason You Are About to Look at Your Phone

Collecting | The Minimalists

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:52:00 +0000

“Clutter is in the eye of the beholder.”

Podcast 118 | Collecting | The Minimalists

12 Rules for Life: A Solution to Suffering

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:11:00 +0000

Some hard truth here…

312 – Jordan B. Peterson: 12 Rules for Life: A Solution to Suffering – Altucher Confidential

Stop Asking Your Kid About Their Day

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:24:00 +0000

It probably wouldn’t hurt for me to remember this. My goal is for them to want to talk to me when there really are important things weighing on their minds, and I know I did and still do tend to shut down just as described when treated the same way.

Stop Asking Your Kid About Their Day

Alexander Hamilton’s Deep Advice

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:09:00 +0000

It may seem ridged but I like the concept of how this guidance would help instill discipline while also establishing a routine with good intentions. Note also that it doesn’t say there is no possibility of deviation, but that changes should be highly considered before hand – perhaps by talking it through with someone more experienced and wise.

Alexander Hamilton’s Deep Advice – Study Hacks – Cal Newport

The Confidence Gap

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:17:00 +0000

Job #1. Try to instill confidence in my girls…

Success, it turns out, correlates just as closely with confidence as it does with competence.

Read the full article here

From Disorganized to Debt Free Through Budgeting and Routine

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:21:00 +0000

Impressive what this family did! Yet, still achievable my most.

From Disorganized to Debt Free Through Budgeting and Routine with Rosemarie Groner

5% Less

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:32:00 +0000

Sometimes the solution isn’t to 10x everything, or maybe 5% less will make you 10% happier 🙂

[Read the full article here][1][1]: https://bemorewithless.com/5percent/

How to Run a Meeting Like Google

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:43:00 +0000

Lots of good ideas here on ways to run good meetings, and not just Google centric.

[Read the full article here][1][1]: https://www.getminute.com/how-to-run-a-meeting-like-google-apple-amazon-and-facebook/

Real Artists Don’t Starve

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:43:00 +0000

Like the reminder to charge what you’re worth. Also learned a little history lesson.

Ep. 303 – Jeff Goins: Real Artists Don’t Starve – Altucher Confidential

3 Things I Wish Parents – and Teens – Knew About Pot

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:18:00 +0000

You learn something new everyday. And naive little me thought marijuana was just marijuana.

3 Things I Wish Parents – and Teens – Knew About Pot

The secret to learning how to do anything

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:05:00 +0000

Having a problem to solve is always a good way to really learn anything.

Read the full article here

How to Teach Young Kids Budgeting Habits Early On

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:34:00 +0000

From early childhood to the teen years this does a good job of laying out a plan you may want to follow…

[Read the full article here][1][1]: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-teach-young-kids-budgeting-habits-early-on-1528970036

How to Defeat Bad Breath Once and For All

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:57:00 +0000

A rather extensive post, but worthwhile read jic 🙂

Read the full article here

The Best Time of Day to Do Just About Anything

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 12:38:00 +0000

Read the full article for details, but these are the suggestions…

7 AM: Do Some Creative Thinking
8 AM (or 1 PM): Book a Doctor’s Appointment
9 AM: Go to the Post Office
9 AM: Schedule a Job Interview
9 AM: Search for an Apartment
9:30 AM: Drink Your Coffee
2 PM: Take a Nap
2 PM: Send Email
2 PM: Send Email
6 PM: Exercise
8 PM: Shop for Groceries
10 PM: Go to Sleep
10:30 PM: Start and End eBay Listings

Coaching People to Their Possibilities

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:28:00 +0000

Wow! This was a great episode on setting expectations, following up, and coaching to success…

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

The frightening thing you learn when you quit the 9 to 5

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:40:00 +0000

This is quiet the manifesto, but includes lots to ponder…

we’re born as subjects to the authoritarian figures of our parents, and from there we’re funneled straight into the education system, which steers us directly toward the employee workforce. In each of these systems, we are subordinates whose work is likely to be unrelated to our own values, on schedules that are always determined by someone else.

… though he appears to have returned to the 9-5 (at least for now), the sentiment is still good.

Read the full article here

All Code Is Bad, So Don’t Stress If Yours Sucks

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:38:00 +0000

Some funny for my developer friends. If you don’t program for a living, just ignore everything in these articles because you will become convinced the world will implode shortly. On the other hand, if you do program I’m pretty sure you’ll love this…

Read the full article here, or… check out the summary

Clarity on Your ONE Thing & Managing Your Time

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:40:00 +0000

For all my friends in education, esp the principals…

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Safety is an Expensive Illusion

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:37:00 +0000

If you haven’t heard of Mr Money Mustache yet, let me introduce you…

Read the full article here

10% Happier

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:41:00 +0000

Just finished 10% Happier by Dan Harris that chronicles his journey from young upstart reporter to drug use then finding meditation as a tool to help calm the mind and make him 10% happier. It really is a good book, and his sarcastic tone makes it a perfect read for anyone skeptical of meditation and Buddhism. Probably my favorite chapter is the one on his experience at a 10 day silent retreat, and the skeptical/derogatory thoughts running through his mind. In the end, the best part is that I didn’t think it came off as preachy or as my mom would say “she she la la”. Give it a try, or if you want to check out his next book try: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. It’s on my list.

20 Little Things to Make a Big Difference in Your Marriage

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 16:18:00 +0000

Read the full article here

16 Tips for Selling Properties Faster and for More Money

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:50:00 +0000

Cross posting from the [FreedomRE.com blog][1]…

Listen to the full episode here, but here are the main points – some commentary added 🙂

Have a pre-listing inspection performed by a licensed home inspector.
Clean up your home. – Please, please, please – you have no idea how often this is missed/skipped
Does it pass the sniff test? – It better unless you want it to take longer to sell.
[Take great pictures of your house][2]. – That’s why you hire a great agent – [like me][3]!
Be available.
Have your home ready for showings at all times. – You never know when or where your buyer will show up.
Be informative.
Use an agent. – [At your service][3]
Ask your agent for selling advice.
Price your house right. – You mean Zillow doesn’t know everything?
List in peak market time. – If you can. If not, I wouldn’t consider this a deal breaker. Just be ready for it to potenially take longer.
Double check your listing information.
Stage those weird areas that don’t have an obvious use.
Leave during your showings and make sure you take your pets with you. – So awkward when the seller sticks around. Get out! I would also add “take any valuables and medications” as well.
Be prepared to walk away from an offer.
Tell everyone you know that your house is for sale.[1]: https://freedomre.com/home-sale/16-tips-selling-properties-faster-money/ [2]: https://freedomre.com/home-sale/the-difference-is-in-the-details/ [3]: https://freedomre.com

Oh Damn, 401(k)s Aren’t Magic

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:36:00 +0000

“All of this has always ignored the mathematical fact that scrimping and saving and investing wisely will not save you if you don’t have enough money in the first place. If you are a low-wage worker who cuts your expenses to the bone in order to sock away $500 a year, on which you earn 8%, you will still not go more than a year in retirement without starving to death. The math just doesn’t work. We need to actually give people more money. This is common sense, but is anathema to the sort of magical thinking that says that the root of all poverty is bad decisions by the poor.”

Read the full article: Oh Damn, 401(k)s Aren’t Magic

Why You Should Let Kids Fight

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:34:00 +0000

Interesting, and yet hard to do sometimes. My gut says that generally speaking husbands are more apt to do this, but maybe that’s just speaking from personal experience 🙂

Why You Should Let Kids Fight

Tribe of Mentors

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 12:42:00 +0000

Just finished Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss which is really just a follow up to Tools of Titans if you ask me. That said, there’s still some wisdom here that is worth considering. Find some of my highlights and points to ponder below.

addiction is when we’ve “lost the freedom to abstain.” Let us reclaim that freedom.
While everyone else is running around with a list of responsibilities a mile long—things they’re not actually responsible for—you’ve got just that one-item list. You’ve got just one thing to manage: your choices, your will, your mind. So mind it.
Most teenagers choose to fool around rather than exert themselves. Halfhearted, lazy effort gives them a ready-made excuse: “It doesn’t matter. I wasn’t even trying.”
One of the most powerful things you can do as a human being in our hyperconnected, 24/7 media world is say: “I don’t know.” Or, more provocatively: “I don’t care.”
There is almost no situation in which hatred helps. Yet almost every situation is made better by love—or empathy, understanding, appreciation
We’d rather be pissed off, bitter, raging inside than risk an awkward conversation that might actually help this person and make the world a better place. We don’t just want people to be better, we expect it to magically happen
[amor fati][1] (a love of fate). It’s not just accepting, it’s loving everything that happens.
Let’s not confuse acceptance with passivity.
Perhaps today will be the day when we experience happiness or wisdom. Don’t try to grab that moment and hold on to it with all your might. It’s not under your control how long it lasts. Enjoy it, recognize it, remember it. Having it for a moment is the same as having it forever.
there is one thing and only one thing that causes unhappiness. The name of that thing is Attachment.
Don’t let another day tick away in ignorance of the reality that you’re a dying person. We all are. Can today be the day we stop pretending otherwise?
while we might be good at protecting our physical property, we are far too lax at enforcing our mental boundaries. Property can be regained; there is quite a bit of it out there—some of it still untouched by man. But time? Time is our most irreplaceable asset—we cannot buy more of it. We can only strive to waste as little as possible.[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/2017/11/amor-fati/

Old-School Investing Wisdom from 60+ Years with Mike Anderson

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:20:00 +0000

If someone has been doing something for 60+ years it probably makes sense to listen.

Old-School Investing Wisdom from 60+ Years with Mike Anderson

How to Make a Marriage Work

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:07:00 +0000

Always good to have a reminder to put that key relationship first…

Read the full article here

Dr. Michael Gervais – The Mental Game, Part 1

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:35:00 +0000

Another good Entreleadership podcast…

#236: Dr. Michael Gervais—The Mental Game, Part 1

3 Keys to Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Finally Stick

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:51:00 +0000

A good deep dive on habits and goals to make your resolutions stick…

3 Keys to Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Finally Stick (TPS176)

Email Bookmarklets

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:41:00 +0000

Ever want an easy way to email a webpage to yourself? Maybe it’s to send it to your task list, or just to share with a co-worker? Of course there are extensions for most browsers to do this, but if you would prefer a bookmarklet that doesn’t require any installation, here’s how to do it. This is the basic link structure…

javascript:document.location='mailto:?subject='+document.title+'&body='+escape(document.location);

Or, for simplicity sake, just drag and drop this link into your bookmarks bar… [Email][1]

Of course you can go wild and start customizing the URL to your hearts content. Set a value after the “mailto:”, or maybe even a CC. For example…

javascript:document.location='mailto:me@here.com?subject='+document.title+'&cc=you@there.com&body='+escape(document.location);[1]: javascript:document.location='mailto:?subject='+document.title+'&body='+escape(document.location);

Why Motivating Others Starts With Using The Right Language

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:06:00 +0000

I’ve loved this since I read it. “I intend to”, “I just did”, and “I have been doing” are wonderful places to be, but take some time to get to. Still, like the article points out the leap from asking permission to stating your intent is probably the most crucial and beneficial.

Read the full article here

Look Up

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:19:00 +0000

Over three years old now, but still as valid as ever…

When you’re too busy looking down you don’t see the chances you miss.

Free yourself from your filter bubbles

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:13:00 +0000

It probably wouldn’t hurt if we all freed ourselves from our own little filter bubble. That said, telling others their in a bubble or ridiculing them is probably not the best way to get a health dialog going. FWIW: I’m always open to a good conversation and sharing of ideas.

Free yourself from your filter bubbles

You, Too, Can Live Like Royalty and Delete All Your Social Media Accounts

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:41:00 +0000

Something to think about…

For centuries, inbred weirdos in castles ruled every aspect of our lives. These days, they mostly just suck up public assistance that might be better spent on, I don’t know, helping sick kids or something.

…and remember, you don’t even have to follow me on social media! You can just sign up for my newsletter!

You, Too, Can Live Like Royalty and Delete All Your Social Media Accounts

Establishing Healthy Habits for the New Year

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:38:00 +0000

Seems appropriate for the new year…

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Linda Papadopoulos: Validation: Why It’s Dangerous…

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:45:00 +0000

The comparison of social media to a public bathroom door seems apt…

Ep. 296 – Linda Papadopoulos: Validation: Why It’s Dangerous…

These 10 Simple Things You Do Are Making Your Marriage Last, Even Though You’re Not Aware Of It

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:36:00 +0000

A happy, healthy, and lasting marriage is the goal of every couple. We have all heard that half of all marriages end in divorce, and nobody wants their marriage to be another statistic.

The list is below, but you can Read the full article here

Kiss
Express Gratitude
Touch Each Other
Talk
Go on Date Nights
Fight
Plan Things
Do Nice Things
Laugh
Grow Together

Trump has given North Korea “the greatest gift ever”

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:31:00 +0000

Forget the sensationalist headline, and listen to the podcast episode. Interesting to get the perspective of people with more background then ourselves.

Trump has given North Korea “the greatest gift ever”

Kristen Hadeed – Learning to Lead

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:18:00 +0000

I thought this was pretty good and she has an interesting story. Feel free to pick up a copy of the book too.

#238: Kristen Hadeed—Learning to Lead

Ray Dalio: Principles for Investing in a Meaningful Life (Tested Strategies from 1 of The World’s Wealthiest Investors)

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0000

Not sure why it isn’t listed on his website, but if you subscribe to his podcast you probably would have caught this.

Pain + Reflection = Progress

5 step process:
Identify Goals
Identify problems
Diagnose root cause
Design way around
Push through and execute design

Ep. 290 – Ray Dalio: Principles for Investing in a Meaningful Life (Tested Strategies from 1 of The World’s Wealthiest Investors)

Scary Chip Flaws Raise Spectre of Meltdown — Krebs on Security

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:10:00 +0000

Please be sure to update/patch every device you have. On most Windows machines, you should be able to do a manual reboot (Start -> Power -> Restart) and have the updates applied. On iOS you want to go to Settings -> General -> Software Update

Scary Chip Flaws Raise Spectre of Meltdown — Krebs on Security

Facebook Makes You Sad, So Try Using It Less

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:01:00 +0000

A Facebook slam… on Facebook! Expect another FB post coming up soon. In the mean time, the best way to reach me is in person, via my blog, or the messaging platform of your choice.

“Scrolling through your news feed is distracting and depressing”

Facebook Makes You Sad, So Try Using It Less

White Women Keep Fucking Us Over

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 18:49:00 +0000

Interesting stats

White Women Keep Fucking Us Over

Floyd Landis: The Consequence of Exposing a Legend

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:44:00 +0000

Interesting story. Discussion about the need to use performance enhancing drugs to reach the highest levels is thought provoking.

Ep. 278 – Floyd Landis: The Consequence of Exposing a Legend: Learning How to Take Your Life Back & Overcome Rejection – Altucher Confidential

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:08:00 +0000

Just finished “[The Hard Thing About Hard Things][1]” by Ben Horowitz who is probably best known as the Horowitz in “Andreessen Horowitz” – as in Marc Andreessen of Netscape fame. It was a quick read. Mostly targeted at CEOs, especially CEOs of tech startups, but still had some useful ideas and concepts for those of us not in that camp. I’ve pulled out a few of my favorites below.

If you’re going to eat $hit, don’t nibble
The customer only knows what she thinks she wants based on her experience with the current product. The innovator can take into account everything that’s possible
In any human interaction, the required amount of communication is inversely proportional to the level of trust.
Build a culture that rewards – not punishes – people for getting problems into the open where they can be solved.
When you expect your employees to act like adults, they generally do. If you treat them like children, then get ready for your company to turn into one big Barney episode.
Being too busy to train is the moral equivalent of being too hungry to eat.
Management purely by numbers is sort of like painting by numbers—it’s strictly for amateurs.
The Law of Crappy People states: For any title level in a large organization, the talent on that level will eventually converge to the crappiest person with the title.
Once an employee takes a public stance, the social pressure for him to be consistent is enormous.
Shock is a great mechanism for behavioral change.
Move fast and break things.
Perks are good, but they are not culture.
You want to optimize the organization for the people—for the people doing the work—not for the managers.
In life, everybody faces choices between doing what’s popular, easy, and wrong versus doing what’s lonely, difficult, and right.
How easy is it for any given individual contributor to get her job done?” In well-run organizations, people can focus on their work (as opposed to politics and bureaucratic procedures) and have confidence that if they get their work done, good things will happen both for the company and for them personally. By contrast, in a poorly run organization, people spend much of their time fighting organizational boundaries and broken processes.[1]: http://markjacobsen.net/book/hard-thing

16 Small Habits That Could Seriously Improve Your Life Within A Year

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:09:00 +0000

Not a huge fan of sharing things that come off BuzzFeed, but the list is decent and doesn’t require you to click next for each one.

Here’s the list, but click through below for the detail:

Try reading for a set amount of time each day.
Practice swapping ‘sorry’ for ‘thank you’ when the situation is right.
Don’t just put things down, put them away.
And do your dishes every single day.
If something’s going to take you less than two minutes, just do it then and there.
Try to go to bed and get up at similar times each day.
Actually start flossing your teeth every day.
Put all of your spare change into a jar for an entire year.
Make a plan for the following day before you go to bed at night.
Practice a new kind of handwriting, like cursive or calligraphy.
Learn three words in a new language every day.
Get into the habit of writing in a journal daily.
Run for as long as you can…and then run again the next day, and the next.
Make your bed every morning before you leave the house.
Add new and healthy foods to your diet rather than focusing on removing other food groups.
And try meditating, starting with just five minutes a day.

16 Small Habits That Could Seriously Improve Your Life Within A Year

Work Won’t Remember That Weekend You Didn’t Give It. Friends Will.

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000

Read the full article here but this was my main takeaway…

I worked weekends on many occasions. One weekend a good friend from university was coming to New York on the way to a business trip in Chicago. He was only coming to see me. But IBM had asked me to work that weekend. I struggled to choose between them, trying to work out if I could do both. I couldn’t. So I told my employer I could not work. Dwin and I had a great weekend exploring the city. He is the godfather to my daughter and we see each other regularly. IBM does not remember that I did not work that weekend. Dwin would always have.

You Are Not Special 2012 Commencement Speech from Wellesley High School

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000

Still good 5 years later…

Read the full article here

The $100k Question: How to Ask for & Get What You Want

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 11:30:00 +0000

Here’s something I hope to practice even more in 2018. Maybe you can too.

Read the full article here

Man Asks Mike Rowe for “Life Advice”

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 11:59:00 +0000

Still as applicable now as it was then…

Many people today resent the suggestion that they’re in charge of the way they feel. But trust me. Those people are mistaken.

Read the full article here

Why Making Your Bed Every Morning Matters, According to a Navy SEAL

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Making your bed each morning seems like the least of our worries to start the day. However, according to Naval Adm. William McRaven, it may be the best way to start off your day.

Read the full article here

Former Facebook exec feels ‘tremendous guilt’ for what he helped make

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Interesting how much more I’m seeing people in the tech sector getting off of or massively limiting their amount of time on social networks. There does seem to be a place for the concept, but I’d rather see an open spec like email whereby different groups could host a “group”, but then individuals could log into one app on their phone or computer and have very targeted settings for what they want. I guess an argument could be made that email fills almost that exact role…

Former Facebook exec feels ‘tremendous guilt’ for what he helped make

Yelling at Kids can be Just as Harmful as Spanking

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Do I believe we should or can never yell? No. But it’s worth being mindful of when and why, and that there’s often a better way…

Read the full article here

The Only Rules You Need to Know

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Another oldie but goodie…

The 4/64 Rule (80/20 of the 80/20)
The 1000 Hour Rule (Good enough to be great, but not the best)
The 30/150/Millions Rule (know/gossip/stories)

Read the full article here

Merry Christmas!

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 10:55:01 +0000

Just a quick note to wish everyone that reads this blog a very Merry Christmas!

Taking a Meeting – The Right Way and the Wrong Way

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 11:30:00 +0000

It’s worth listening to successful people…

Read the full article here

10 Regrets You Can Avoid

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:21:00 +0000

Here’s the list, but please read the full article for additional detail/context…

Don’t buy things
Don’t fall in love with someone that is in love with someone else
Don’t try to please people
Run, don’t walk
Don’t make promises you can’t keep
Don’t steal paperclips from the office
Don’t wait for them to say yes
Don’t do anything you don’t want to do
Don’t consume bad things
Don’t time travel into the past

Again, here’s the [full article][1].[1]: https://jamesaltucher.com/2014/06/10-regrets-you-can-avoid/

Transform Your Health, Business, Income, Finances, and Marriage Doing This ONE Thing

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 01:03:00 +0000

Sometimes all it takes is one thing.

Podcasts Archive – The ONE Thing

Mike Van Cleave: A Conversation About Cancer & Learning How to Discard the Meaningless

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 11:48:00 +0000

A good and sobering reminder…

Ep. 288 – Mike Van Cleave: A Conversation About Cancer & Learning How to Discard the Meaningless – Altucher Confidential

How to Survive Deadly Black Ice On Winter Roads

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:20:00 +0000

Please read! Especially for my friends in or visiting the great white north…

How to Survive Deadly Black Ice On Winter Roads

The Essence of Fatherhood: 6 Simple Lessons

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:56:00 +0000

Having been doing this for 10 years there’s lots of truth here…

Your first job is to love them
Your example is more important than your words
A hug is more powerful than punishment
Trust them
Let them be who they’re going to be
Read with them

Read the full article here

18 Things People With Good Social Skills Never Do

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 11:53:00 +0000

Seems like a worthwhile reminder, especially around the holidays…

Never Let a Good Deed Go Unpaid
Never Forget a Name
Never Interrupt
Never Forget to Check In and Out
Never Let Your Appearance Go
Never Raise Your Voice
Never Get Too Excited or Angry
Never Let Yourself Get Walked On
Never Swear in Front of People Not Your Age
Never Be a Party Pooper
Never Leave Someone Out
Never Blurt Out Something Hurtful
Never Fight Immaturely
Never Laugh at Others’ Expense
Never Get Caught Without a Clean Joke
Never Upset the Apple Cart
Never Ignore People
Never Get Caught Without an Ice-Breaker

Read the full article here

Why You Should Care About Net Neutrality (in 1 paragraph)

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 11:15:00 +0000

Wondering why so many of your tech savvy friends are up in arms about the repeal of Net Neutrality? Here’s my answer in 1 paragraph…

Nearly 40% of the US has only 1 “choice” for broadband internet because of legislated monopolies lobbied for by those same providers. If net neutrality is wiped out not only can your favorite services be negatively impacted (think Netflix raises prices because Comcast charges them more – or you start seeing buffering on Netflix because of throttling- yes, that happened pre 2015), but many of the Netflix’s, Facebook’s, and Googles of tomorrow will likely never see the light of day if they have to pay to play as they start to reach critical mass. If there was real competition and real choice, I would have no issue. But there is not, and that’s the problem.

…do I hope I’m wrong? Of course, but the real course of action should be to eliminate all legislated monopolies first so that competition can happen. Then, maybe, consider what is under way… but if you have any trust in ISPs to make your life better… well, could I interest you in a bridge?

What A Little Girl Hears When You Tell Her She’s Pretty

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:55:00 +0000

Nearly 2 years old, but I try to remind myself of it every chance I get…

Read the full article here

Stop Hanging Out with Losers

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:23:00 +0000

Maybe a little harsh, but lots of truth!

EP246: Stop Hanging Out with Losers

The scary truth about what’s hurting our kids

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:19:00 +0000

This article makes me glad we haven’t given into giving the kids their own tablets and esp not a phone. How many years can we keep it up? Another reminder…
The scary truth about what’s hurting our kids

Warren Buffett’s Best Money Advice

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 22:12:00 +0000

Here’s some of Buffett’s best money advice.

Read the full article here

20 Misconceptions About Sex

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 03:52:00 +0000

Just in case you were interested…

Read the full article here

Calculate Nearly Any Percentage In Your Head with Simple Tricks

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:57:00 +0000

Whether you’re calculating a tip or just in need of some fast math, percentages can be something even math students goof. This video from YouTube channel MindYourDecisions shows you the easiest way to find those numbers in your head.

Read the full article here

We’re building a dystopia just to make people click on ads

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:16:00 +0000

25 Unnecessary Wastes of Money You Don’t Think About

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:06:00 +0000

Another oldie but goodie, and still largely applicable.

Read the full article here

Turns Out the Nearly $90,000,000 Donation to Prove the NFL Cares About Social Justice Is Bullshit

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:54:00 +0000

Yeah, I think I’m done with the NFL.

Turns Out the Nearly $90,000,000 Donation to Prove the NFL Cares About Social Justice Is Bullshit

Dear Young Men

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 12:33:10 +0000

I read this article way back in 2014 and found it in my blog’s “drafts” folder as I had obviously meant to share it back then. Anyway, much of what the writer describes is as applicable now as it was back then. If you have young boys at home, maybe you’ll consider sharing this at the appropriate time.

“men need to understand as early in their lives as possible that men have a long history of getting their way for no good reason. This advantage comes, of course, at the expense of fellow human beings, and we need to learn to be aware of it and eliminate it wherever we see it.”

Dear Young Men

Tim Ferriss: Using a New Lens To Make Life Easier

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:55:00 +0000

Tim Ferriss is making the rounds again for his new book, but he always has something worth listening to. Consider this.

Ep. 281 – Tim Ferriss: Using a New Lens To Make Life Easier – Altucher Confidential

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Learning to Slow Down (with Nichole Nordeman – Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker)

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:54:00 +0000

I thought this was a good show. While most of the talking is about moms there’s a lot that is appropriate for dads to keep in mind as well.
Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker: #40: Learning to Slow Down (with guest Nichole Nordeman)

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do While “Multitasking”

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:18:00 +0000

So true. Please enable “DND while driving” on your phone! Both the iPhone and Android have the feature. I’ve been using it since I updated to iOS 11, and it works well. Just getting the notifications I found was a distraction, and since I can still get calls from my “favorites” it’s been a huge help.

OPTIMIZE with Brian Johnson | More Wisdom in Less Time: +1 #52: The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do While “Multitasking”

Amor Fati

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:28:57 +0000

I really like this post on A Stoic Response to Bad News, but just wanted to call out the philosophy of “amor fati”… which if truth be told I could stand to implement more often. Anyway, what does “amor fati” mean?

Love your fate
With it you feel that everything happens for a purpose, and that it is up to you to make this purpose something positive and active.
Do not seek for things to happen the way you want them to; rather, wish that what happens happen the way it happens: then you will be happy.
Treating each and every moment—no matter how challenging—as something to be embraced, not avoided. To not only be okay with it, but love it and be better for it.

The Hardest Sell: Convincing Someone You’re Not What You Used to Be

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:58:00 +0000

A worthwhile listen on the art of persuasion even if the main subject discussed is unpleasant.

Ep. 276 – Scott Adams: The Hardest Sell: Convincing Someone You’re Not What You Used to Be – Altucher Confidential

How to Communicate with Your Partner About Money

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:58:00 +0000

Love the perspective here. It would probably behoove me to consider some of this more often…

Recognize your fears
Consider your partners fears
Know your numbers
Make a plan and trust the plan

EP232: How to Communicate with Your Partner About Money

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Bill Gates is investing $100 million to fight Alzheimer’s, a deadly condition that becomes more common every year

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:58:00 +0000

Here’s why Bill Gates is so amazing. Hope the investment is able to bring about some information, relief, or even a full or partial cure.
Bill Gates is investing $100 million to fight Alzheimer’s, a deadly condition that becomes more common every year

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