One reason why people start hating their jobs is because they've been passed over for some less-than-deserving mortal. Others start resenting their jobs because they didn't get the raise they were expecting, despite the new hire making 20% more! Bitterness pervades, and things go downhill quickly if the situation is not addressed. So what happens when your manager … [Read more...]
Making The Most Of What You Have In The Moment
Is your mind constantly racing? Do you feel like you're always chasing after time or wanting more? I go through thoughts like this often myself, but I'm working on finding greater contentment and calm. When I feel unsettled, I try and take just 1-2 minutes to close my eyes. In that brief pause, I think about making the most of what I have in that moment. There is a famous … [Read more...]
To Make Money Online, Correctly Predict The Future
Every blogger and internet entrepreneur aspires to make money online. Drawing from my experience of technically earning money online since 2009, let me provide insights to enhance your chances. One of the major revelations from blogging wasn't just the prospect of eventually leaving my full-time job in finance. This realization struck me when, in the fall of 2011, I received … [Read more...]
Interview With Sam Dogen, A FIRE Movement Pioneer
Today I interview FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement pioneer, Sam Dogen on his journey to financial independence. I've known Sam for decades and wanted to share his unique and fascinating story with you. Sam attended The College of William & Mary for undergrad (1999), got his MBA from UC Berkeley (2006), and worked at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse … [Read more...]
Getting Everything You Want And Not Happier
In a previous post, we talked about how to embrace your good fortune. In this post, I want to talk about the risk of not being happier after getting everything you want. We know that only the rich or poor say money doesn't buy happiness. The rich say so because they have the luxury of already knowing how it feels to have a lot of money. So in a way, … [Read more...]