Test assumptions as inferences Share all relevant information – no silos Focus on interest, not positions Be specific – use examples – don’t mince words Agree on what important words mean – clarity Explain the reasons behind one’s statements, questions, and actions...
Passion An intense passion or desire for something. “Without passion, you don’t have energy. Without energy, you have nothing.” -Warren Buffett Perseverance The ability to be steadfast in reaching long-term goals despite difficulties. “Success is no accident. It is...
Basic Financial Maxims I Want My Kids To Know By Ron Muhlenkamp July 1991 (…and still relevant!) There is no free lunch. There’s no free income either. The essentials of life are cheap. Only the luxuries are expensive. A bad product is always a bad deal. A good...
An excuse is a justification for doing – or not doing – something. The dictionary implies that it’s a “reason” and we should not accept that description. An excuse turns out to be something other than the real reason that motivates your actions, or lack thereof. Think...
Labor Day is a special occasion to honor and pay tribute to all the workers in our country who work hard and have contributed so much to our economy and society. It is a well-deserved tribute to their hard work and dedication. It is through this hard work, all-in...
We Shall Meet Life With Full Presence and Power. We Shall Reclaim Our Agenda. We Shall Defeat Our Demons. We Shall Advance With Abandon. We Shall Practice Joy And Gratitude. We Shall Not Break Our Integrity. We Shall Inspire Greatness. We Shall Slow Time. Without more...
